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Arrival was on time even with a diversion around runway roadworks and the luggage was soon on the carousal. AVIS was the next visit only to be informed that my pick up time had not been changed from my previous time (being about 2030) and there was no SAAB available, however, there was one being cleaned that had to be returned to BNE as there was a dent in the bumper – if I wanted that one, there would be no one way charge – suits me!

The dent in the bumper was so minor it took Mr. AVIS and Mr! a while to find it J

After a couple of attempts to get the roof down with the luggage in the trunk – there are sensors that stop the roof folding correctly, we were on our way. I love the SAAB convertibles – wouldn’t buy one, but they are nice to rent. The day was warm, the sun was out, Mr! & Mrs! on the way to the hotel.

Crowne Plaza Towers was the choice of abode with a nice package deal, ocean facing balcony on the 14th floor with breaky the next morning. For the price, I personally thought the room was ordinary however Mrs! liked it. Down to the bar, a couple of drinks, then up to the revolving restaurant for dinner. Over all, a nice experience hotel wise.

(Monday 23rd April 2007)

Back in the SAAB, we have picked up a passenger, my business associate checked into the hotel the night before and both of us rearing to go. Blasting south from the hotel, music playing, top down, not a care in the world until we hit NSW and still had not reached our destination of Mudgeeraba. After asking a nice bloke in a car next to us, he pointed out we were about 15km south of where we wanted to be – OK, no probs, U bolt and off to find Mudgeeraba.

After a couple of meetings and a good blast down the freeway to Brisbane, we dropped my associate at his new hotel and Mrs! and I drove north to kill the rest of the day.

4E and 4F as assigned seats, nice J. It’s always nice when your profile criteria is met.


An hour and a half in the BNE QC, 3 or 4 Heinekens and we boarded our flight to MEL.
Food out was a tasty selection of – argggh, done it again! OK, BNE, give lessons to MEL QC – BNE had Dim Sims, Spring Rolls, Cheese etc. The only real complaint is you near need to set a table up alongside the server at BNE QC as there’s always too many people and not enough food. I have likened the hot food rush at BNE QC as similar to Dingo’s fighting over a dead roo.

The flight pushed off on time and landed in MEL almost on time. The luggage arrived – number 4 on the carousel (my previous best was number 5 – yes I do keep tabs on silly things like that!) and we were off out the door.

The Qantas flight crew were extraordinarily pleasant to everyone I noticed. I would say that the flight crew was the best I have ever had. I have also sent a letter to Qantas to say as much.

A brisk walk in the chilly Melbourne air took us back to long term where my sparkling Patrol waited gleaming in the sodium vapour haze.

All in all, except for the tantrum kid who made a flight very unpleasant for all on board (except those with iPods or ear plugs), we had a pleasant overnighter to QLD.

By the way, the sole I offered to the small Gods was the sole of my RMW’s as they went through the X-ray

Mr!