https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the face
of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the face
of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
Only been there once and driving wasn't as bad as I thought it would be,
we originally planned to get a helicopter flight to the show but the day before they called and said that the R44 we had booked was grounded for maintenance and if we still wanted to fly they would have to send a much bigger machine at double the price so we cancelled.
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the
face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when the
wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
Only been there once and driving wasn't as bad as I thought it would
be, we originally planned to get a helicopter flight to the show but
the day before they called and said that the R44 we had booked was
grounded for maintenance and if we still wanted to fly they would have
to send a much bigger machine at double the price so we cancelled.
Bastards. i've flown there and back (as a pax) 3 times from Moorabbin,
and i live 5 kays from MBN . It's not cheap, but I couldn't be shagged, after the first Airshow, where we spent nearly 4 hours on a fucking bus
from Flinders St, to Avalon...
Now, with time, really looking forward to Avalon, and maybe fly up to
the airshow at the gold coast? next year... (forgotten the name and
time...)
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the face
of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the
face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when the
wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
On Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:03:45 +1100, lindsay
<nope@nunnya.business.com.au> wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the face
of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
<https://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2023/PUBLIC/index.asp>
Held biennially at Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria, the 2023 event
will be the fifteenth such event staged at our Avalon Airport home.
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the
face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough.
Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when the
wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is
located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to rush to
the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is excellent to see
the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the water.
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine
Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon
airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is getting out
of hand.
On 22/11/2022 7:40 pm, lindsay wrote:
Bastards. i've flown there and back (as a pax) 3 times from Moorabbin,
and i live 5 kays from MBN . It's not cheap, but I couldn't be
shagged, after the first Airshow, where we spent nearly 4 hours on a
fucking bus from Flinders St, to Avalon...
Paying to fly into the airshow in a fixed wing would be worth the money
but a helicopter trip is very expensive.
Now, with time, really looking forward to Avalon, and maybe fly up to
the airshow at the gold coast? next year... (forgotten the name and
time...)
I was talking to a bloke at a car club event a few weeks ago and he owns
a Cessna 210, he told me that he regularly flies from Geelong where he
lives to his holiday home in Ballina NSW, takes about 4.5hrs which is probably quicker than flying commercial once you factor in getting to
and from an airport.
On 22/11/2022 8:46 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 22/11/2022 7:40 pm, lindsay wrote:
Bastards. i've flown there and back (as a pax) 3 times from
Moorabbin, and i live 5 kays from MBN . It's not cheap, but I
couldn't be shagged, after the first Airshow, where we spent nearly 4
hours on a fucking bus from Flinders St, to Avalon...
Paying to fly into the airshow in a fixed wing would be worth the
money but a helicopter trip is very expensive.
yep, just make sure the flogs who drop you off, agree that you will be picked up at the *same* place... I asked, they said the same place..
after 45 mins of no show, "oh, were waiting for you at Avalon East".. 3 kilometres away, with chair, camera gear etc... Not Happy Dan!
Now, with time, really looking forward to Avalon, and maybe fly up to
the airshow at the gold coast? next year... (forgotten the name and
time...)
I was talking to a bloke at a car club event a few weeks ago and he
owns a Cessna 210, he told me that he regularly flies from Geelong
where he lives to his holiday home in Ballina NSW, takes about 4.5hrs
which is probably quicker than flying commercial once you factor in
getting to and from an airport.
If I was rich enough, I wouldnt drive to my joint in Gippsland, employ
you as a heli driver.. :-)
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the
face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough.
Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when the
wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is
located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to rush
to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is excellent to
see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the water.
Much jealous...
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine
Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways in
order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon
airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is getting
out of hand.
Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruises booked,
and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
One-cover?
On 23/11/2022 9:20 am, Petzl wrote:
On Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:03:45 +1100, lindsay
<nope@nunnya.business.com.au> wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the face
of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
<https://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2023/PUBLIC/index.asp>
Held biennially at Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria, the 2023 event
will be the fifteenth such event staged at our Avalon Airport home.
Yep. looking forward to it. And as time will allow, now I wont have to
work anymore, looking at booking a hotel room for this
https://pacificairshowaus.com/
could be fun... :-)
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:31:24 +1100, lindsay
<nope@nunnya.business.com.au> wrote:
On 23/11/2022 9:20 am, Petzl wrote:Googled accommodation seems selling fast (if you believe them) >https://tinyurl.com/2zkq3yhh
On Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:03:45 +1100, lindsay
<nope@nunnya.business.com.au> wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the face >>>> of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon airshow,
and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff driving....
<https://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2023/PUBLIC/index.asp>
Held biennially at Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria, the 2023 event
will be the fifteenth such event staged at our Avalon Airport home.
Yep. looking forward to it. And as time will allow, now I wont have to >>work anymore, looking at booking a hotel room for this
https://pacificairshowaus.com/
could be fun... :-)
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au> wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:˙ Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the >>>>>>> face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough. >>>>> Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when
the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is
located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to rush
to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is excellent to
see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the water.
˙Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine
Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
˙Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon
airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff
driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is getting
out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
˙One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are
planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think
older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au>
wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:˙ Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in >>>>>>>> the face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick
enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when >>>>>> the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is >>>>> located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to
rush to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is
excellent to see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low
over the water.
˙Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine
Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
˙Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon
airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff
driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is
getting out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
˙One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are
planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think
older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really hammer
you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was $6000,
i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
On 27/11/2022 4:36 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au>
wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:˙ Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in >>>>>>>>> the face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight. >>>>>>>
enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when >>>>>>> the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is >>>>>> located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to
rush to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is
excellent to see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low
over the water.
˙Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways >>>>> in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine >>>>>> Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
˙Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff
driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is
getting out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
˙One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are
planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think
older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really hammer
you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was $6000,
i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
If its that expensive many people might just gamble on not needing it? >Depends where are are headed too, AFAIK countries such as the UK have >agreements with Australia regarding health care for each others citizens
so Aussies are covered in the UK.
Not much chance of me going on a cruise, my wife would be sea sick
whilst the ship was still tied up to the dock:-)
On 27/11/2022 4:36 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au>
wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:˙ Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in >>>>>>>>> the face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight. >>>>>>>
enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when >>>>>>> the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which
is located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to >>>>>> rush to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is
excellent to see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low
over the water.
˙Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways >>>>> in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine >>>>>> Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
˙Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff
driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is
getting out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
˙One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are
planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think
older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really
hammer you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was
$6000, i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
If its that expensive many people might just gamble on not needing it? Depends where are are headed too, AFAIK countries such as the UK have agreements with Australia regarding health care for each others citizens
so Aussies are covered in the UK.
Not much chance of me going on a cruise, my wife would be sea sick
whilst the ship was still tied up to the dock:-)
On Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:36:08 +1100, keithr0 <user@account.invalid> wrote:
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au>
wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:˙That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:˙ Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in >>>>>>>>> the face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight. >>>>>>>
enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... when >>>>>>> the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which
is located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to >>>>>> rush to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is
excellent to see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low
over the water.
˙Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways >>>>> in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine >>>>>> Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
˙Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff
driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more
Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is
getting out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
˙One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are
planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think˙Of course they are.
older people are a bigger risk
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really
hammer you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was
$6000, i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
It would be interesting to see their numbers with claims.
Noel wasn't talking about cruises, just a trip to the USA.
On 28/11/2022 9:21 am, Daryl wrote:
On 27/11/2022 4:36 pm, keithr0 wrote:As soon as you put cruise on the form, the price goes up, $2800 in one
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au>
wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways >>>>>> in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough. >>>>>>>> Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the >>>>>>>>>> face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight. >>>>>>>>
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap sideways around the bay... when >>>>>>>> the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...
I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is >>>>>>> located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to rush >>>>>>> to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is excellent to >>>>>>> see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the water. >>>>>> Much jealous...
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine >>>>>>> Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.
Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff >>>>>>>>>> driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more >>>>>>> Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is getting >>>>>>> out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are >>>>> planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think
older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really hammer >>> you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was $6000,
i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
If its that expensive many people might just gamble on not needing it?
Depends where are are headed too, AFAIK countries such as the UK have
agreements with Australia regarding health care for each others citizens
so Aussies are covered in the UK.
Not much chance of me going on a cruise, my wife would be sea sick whilst >> the ship was still tied up to the dock:-)
case. We are booked on a long cruise next October, but are thinking of walking away from our deposit due to the cost of insurance (considering
the places that we will visit, insurance is essential unfortunately)
"keithr0" <us...@account.invalid> wrote in message=20 news:juj2ui...@mid.individual.net...=20
On 28/11/2022 9:21 am, Daryl wrote:=20
On 27/11/2022 4:36 pm, keithr0 wrote:=20
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:=20
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwal...@westpine.com.au>=
st-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale=20wrote:=20
=20
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:=20
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:=20
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:=20
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:=20
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:=20
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fa=
the=20=20
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in =
=20face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.=20=20
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight.=
gh.=20=20
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enou=
=20Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..=20
=20
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap sideways around the bay... when=
is=20the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time...=20 >>>>>>>=20I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which =
ush=20located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to r=
to=20to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is excellent=
r.=20see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the wate=
e=20Much jealous...=20
=20
=20
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshin=
=20Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose.=20 >>>>>> Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways=
=20in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..=20 >>>>>>=20
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon=
=20=20airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff=20 >>>>>>>>>> driving....=20
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more=
ing=20Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is gett=
e=20=20out of hand.=20Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruises=20 >>>>>> booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)=20
=20One-cover?=20
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we ar=
=20planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,=20 >>>>=20That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80=20
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.=20
=20
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think=
er=20=20older people are a bigger risk=20=20
Of course they are.=20
=20
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.=20
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really hamm=
=20you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was $6000,=
=20i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.=20=20
If its that expensive many people might just gamble on not needing it?=
=20Depends where are are headed too, AFAIK countries such as the UK have=
ns=20agreements with Australia regarding health care for each others citize=
lst=20so Aussies are covered in the UK.=20
Not much chance of me going on a cruise, my wife would be sea sick whi=
=20the ship was still tied up to the dock:-)=20As soon as you put cruise on the form, the price goes up, $2800 in one=
=20
=20case. We are booked on a long cruise next October, but are thinking of=
=20walking away from our deposit due to the cost of insurance (considering=
=20the places that we will visit, insurance is essential unfortunately)We were booked on a cruise in April 2024. Freo, Broome, Komodo, Lombok,=
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conditions it was up to $1300. Fortunately our deposit was only $1 so we==20
won't be going.
On Monday, 28 November 2022 at 8:32:57 pm UTC+10, Nick O'Tyme wrote:
"keithr0" <us...@account.invalid> wrote in message
news:juj2ui...@mid.individual.net...
On 28/11/2022 9:21 am, Daryl wrote:We were booked on a cruise in April 2024. Freo, Broome, Komodo, Lombok,
On 27/11/2022 4:36 pm, keithr0 wrote:As soon as you put cruise on the form, the price goes up, $2800 in one
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwal...@westpine.com.au> >>>>>> wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruises
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which is >>>>>>>>> located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late to rush >>>>>>>>> to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is excellent to >>>>>>>>> see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the water. >>>>>>>> Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick enough. >>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in the >>>>>>>>>>>> face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight. >>>>>>>>>>
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap sideways around the bay... when >>>>>>>>>> the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time... >>>>>>>>>
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on Sunshine >>>>>>>>> Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose. >>>>>>>> Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their runways >>>>>>>> in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B..
Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff >>>>>>>>>>>> driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more >>>>>>>>> Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is getting >>>>>>>>> out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we are >>>>>>> planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think >>>>>>> older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really hammer >>>>> you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was $6000, >>>>> i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
If its that expensive many people might just gamble on not needing it? >>>> Depends where are are headed too, AFAIK countries such as the UK have
agreements with Australia regarding health care for each others citizens >>>> so Aussies are covered in the UK.
Not much chance of me going on a cruise, my wife would be sea sick whilst >>>> the ship was still tied up to the dock:-)
case. We are booked on a long cruise next October, but are thinking of
walking away from our deposit due to the cost of insurance (considering
the places that we will visit, insurance is essential unfortunately)
Bali, Freo. I checked out insurance and before I'd entered my pre-existing >> conditions it was up to $1300. Fortunately our deposit was only $1 so we
won't be going.
We're about to do a small ship cruise from Cairns to Auckland via a few Pacific islands. For us of a more 'mature' age, things get weird. My quotes (when they would actually quote) varied from $2200 to nearly $4000 for me and She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed.
As mentioned above, the USA is about double compared to a similar length trip to UK/Europe.
On Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:30:00 +1100, Daryl <dwalford@westpine.com.au> wrote:
On 30/11/2022 10:36 am, Magani wrote:
On Monday, 28 November 2022 at 8:32:57 pm UTC+10, Nick O'Tyme wrote:
"keithr0" <us...@account.invalid> wrote in message˙ We're about to do a small ship cruise from Cairns to Auckland via a
news:juj2ui...@mid.individual.net...
On 28/11/2022 9:21 am, Daryl wrote:We were booked on a cruise in April 2024. Freo, Broome, Komodo, Lombok, >>>> Bali, Freo. I checked out insurance and before I'd entered my
On 27/11/2022 4:36 pm, keithr0 wrote:As soon as you put cruise on the form, the price goes up, $2800 in one >>>>> case. We are booked on a long cruise next October, but are thinking of >>>>> walking away from our deposit due to the cost of insurance
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl <dwal...@westpine.com.au> >>>>>>>> wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum >>>>>>>>>>> which is
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even >>>>>>>>>>>>>> in the
face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing >>>>>>>>>>>>> sight.
Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick >>>>>>>>>>>> enough.
Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere..
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap sideways around the bay... >>>>>>>>>>>> when
the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time... >>>>>>>>>>>
located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late >>>>>>>>>>> to rush
to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is >>>>>>>>>>> excellent to
see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low over the >>>>>>>>>>> water.
in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B.. >>>>>>>>>>
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on >>>>>>>>>>> Sunshine
Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I suppose. >>>>>>>>>> Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their >>>>>>>>>> runways
Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruises >>>>>>>>>> booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)Retiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff >>>>>>>>>>>>>> driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more >>>>>>>>>>> Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is >>>>>>>>>>> getting
out of hand.
One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip >>>>>>>>> we are
planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap, >>>>>>>>
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think >>>>>>>>> older people are a bigger risk
Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really >>>>>>> hammer
you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was $6000, >>>>>>> i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
If its that expensive many people might just gamble on not needing >>>>>> it?
Depends where are are headed too, AFAIK countries such as the UK have >>>>>> agreements with Australia regarding health care for each others
citizens
so Aussies are covered in the UK.
Not much chance of me going on a cruise, my wife would be sea sick >>>>>> whilst
the ship was still tied up to the dock:-)
(considering
the places that we will visit, insurance is essential unfortunately)
pre-existing
conditions it was up to $1300. Fortunately our deposit was only $1
so we
won't be going.
few Pacific islands.˙ For us of a more 'mature' age, things get
weird.˙ My quotes (when they would actually quote) varied from $2200
to nearly $4000 for me and She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed.
Sounds like another good reason to not go on a cruise.
Yeah, mad to go on a floating petri dish currently and likely for years.
Interestingly, one of the cheaper ones was our health fund.˙ I guess
they know how healthy (or otherwise) we are.
˙As mentioned above, the USA is about double compared to a similar
length trip to UK/Europe.
Most likely because many countries in UK/Europe have reciprocal health
agreements with Australia.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/about-reciprocal-health-care-agreements?context=22481 Friends recently spent 8 weeks in the US visiting family, he is a dual US Australian citizen, due to having to extend their stay they run out of their usually medications, a family member is a doctor so no cost to get prescriptions but because they don't have any US medical insurance each script which cost less that AU$10.00 cost more than US$300each, 2 scripts each total cost in excess of US$1200,
A yank on facebook was comparting the US and Thailand.
they were trying to claim back on their travel insurance,
Why did they have to extend their stay ?
On Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:34:47 +1100, keithr0 <user@account.invalid> wrote:
On 28/11/2022 2:57 am, Rod Speed wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:36:08 +1100, keithr0 <user@account.invalid>
wrote:
On 27/11/2022 3:59 am, Rod Speed wrote:˙It would be interesting to see their numbers with claims.
On Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:42:09 +1100, Daryl
<dwalford@westpine.com.au> wrote:
On 26/11/2022 5:35 pm, lindsay wrote:˙That's what Noel Whittaker has reported but he is over 80
On 23/11/2022 5:38 pm, keithr0 wrote:
On 22/11/2022 6:40 pm, lindsay wrote:˙ Much jealous...
On 21/11/2022 9:45 pm, Daryl wrote:I missed seeing one take off while at Fighter World museum which >>>>>>>> is located on the edge of RAAF Williamtown, I was just too late >>>>>>>> to rush to the balcony. The area around Port Stephens in NSW is >>>>>>>> excellent to see the RAAF fast jets, F18s and F35s often fly low >>>>>>>> over the water.
On 21/11/2022 7:03 pm, lindsay wrote:Me, and the Wurth rep couldnt get out the office door quick >>>>>>>>> enough. Unfortunately they were behind the clouds somewhere.. >>>>>>>>>
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/military-fast-jet-operations-raaf-base-east-sale
we certainly heard them at midday in SE melb suburbs, even in >>>>>>>>>>> the face of a 75kmh wind gust at the same time.
Heard about that on the news, would have been an amazing sight. >>>>>>>>>
Have seen 2 x F-15's doing a lap˙ sideways around the bay... >>>>>>>>> when the wind isnt howling, it seems you have a bit more time... >>>>>>>>
˙Seems like they've been spread out till the RAAF get their
I was told that an F35 was seen doing dummy approaches on
Sunshine Airport in Maroochydore, probably one from Amberly I >>>>>>>> suppose.
runways in order, perhaps for the imminent arrival of B-52's, B1-B.. >>>>>>>
˙Thanks for that, as he looks at insurance for the two cruisesRetiring very soon, will have time to get back to the Avalon >>>>>>>>>>> airshow, and i'll be flying in again (as a pax) ... stuff >>>>>>>>>>> driving....
I'll have to get there for the show sometime, we need to do more >>>>>>>> Australian trips, the travel insurance for overseas trips is
getting out of hand.
booked, and the 2 per year till I'm dead. :-)
˙One-cover?
I haven't checked prices for travel insurance for the OS trip we
are planning for mid next year but I'm guessing it won't be cheap,
and ended up with RACQ but with lesser cover than his usual.
turned 70 a few months ago and it seems insurance companies think >>>>>> older people are a bigger risk˙Of course they are.
or maybe they think we have more money so they can gouge us.
The price starts to climb in your 70s, once over 80, they really
hammer you especially on a cruise, one quote for a 30 day cruise was
$6000, i.e. $200 per day! It's getting quite ridiculous.
˙Noel wasn't talking about cruises, just a trip to the USA.
It's expensive for the US, especially if a cruise is involved. The
wife broke her shoulder on a US trip, it would have cost us a couple
of thou without insurance, mind you getting the (well known) company
to pay up was a major task.
Paul Edwards who used to post here a decade or so ago managed to smash
his ankle coming down the airport escalator. Cost tens of Ks to fix,
still not paid out yet.
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