Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendee

[Bootobethin]

I agree with MM that these fests are a true indication of the forum friendships and support for one another.
Some of us are not able to go and the festivities are generously shared with all of us.
Thank you to all the photographers and posters who keep us all included.
It was fun even from afar!

[cookie1]

I have just arrived home. It is 5.45 here and 8.45 Hobart time. I had a good flight from Melbourne and appreciate the fact that Qantas managed to get me on a flight home when I missed my connecting flight.

[mcmich]

Glad you're home safe and sound Cookie - I bet DH and DD are pleased to see you home. 

[achookwoman]

Ral and I are more than pleased to hear that everyone is eventually getting home safe.
I will post about our holiday in the holiday thread.

[judydawn]

I've only just sat down to relax with some crackers and cheese and a cuppa - no wine in sight LOL.  I had to visit Mum as I found out she has gout when I phoned her from Melbourne, 91 and gout for the first time!  Spent quite a while with her then came back home to unpack,  now catching up on the forum and in particular wanting to see how everyone got on with the delays.

As Katie said, we were very lucky with our flights but poor you MF,  your situation is terrible and I do hope you've  found someone to talk to at least.

Gayle, how you hit the ground running is beyond me.  I'm going to be easing myself back into my previous life, you guys wore me out!!

After our spacious hotel Chookie, I can understand your cottage would be very small but I'm sure you will get used to it.

Those staying in Tassie, enjoy the rest of your stay and to every single one of you, thanks for a wonderful few days - you're  a great bunch of ladies (and gentlemen).  It is a privilege to know you.

[CreamPuff63]

MM must be coming to Melbourne as he's posted on Facebook: C U in 2015 (holding you to it  )

[Cornish Cream]

Good to hear the travelers are home safe and sound although a little weary
Everyone  remaining in Tasmania enjoy the rest of your stay.I'll be watching in the holiday thread to see what you are doing.

[Emme]

Did say I would post some pics so here are  a couple. Couldn't get it to work in Hobart.  Pics taken on the Sunday night and I think by now everyone will know who they are.  So glad most are home safely by now and Gayle I don't know where you get your energy from.

[cookie1]

Thanks Marie. Once I got on my flight to Perth I simply fell asleep.

[gertbysea]

Here is my story.

I was getting progressively worse since Sat and now I am really ill. Went to doctor. Heavy Duty anti idiotics. Can't breath can,t swollow, can't hear. I have to go somewhere as my cleaner coming. Don't wanna go anywhere.


The hosties had to carry that brat kid around. The yummy mummy just lost the plot and said he was always like that. Every time they gave the kid back he screamed blue murder. It was about  2.5 I figure. Not a baby. Even some passengers took him. I had mother and 4 year old beside me. In front of them were father and 2 year old . If they passed the kids once they passed them 50 times. No seat belts on them and I had to get up from my seat at least 20 times as they switched seats. When I got off the plane I vomited into several napkins I snaffled from the galley on the way out the door. In all my life it was the most horrendous trip ever.  The brat kid refused to have a seat belt and the mother said he did not like to be confined. She needs to be confined in the bad mother's home. She managed to touch up her makeup every five minutes which was good .

I had a ball. I still cannot believe how spoiled I was. It is a shock and a real surprise to think that something about me is valued by some. I was really humbled and grateful to know that.

As soon as My cleaner goes I am back in bed. I am even cancelling my nail appointment for tomorrow so you know I must be bad eh?


Glad everyone got home eventually. MFnyou probably had a ticket that did not allow late flight changes without a hefty fee if at all. Standard practice. The rudeness not so much. Some of the check in staff is not employed vy QF as are the cabin crew  and are outsourced in some places.  That would have been sooooooo frustrating to see that plane go without you. Never again will I get a direct flight. At least if I had gone the long way In would not have had to put up with that mother and child for more than an hour or two.


Love ya long time!

Gretchen

[cookie1]

Gert stay with that bed. That bug is a nasty one.
Of course we love you. What is there not to love?

That mother sounds like she needs committing. A pity the hosties didn't have a tranquilliser they could have given him.
I had a less than one year old near me over to Melbourne. They would miss their flight as they were on the same one as me. They were then flying to Newman home to Dad and hubby. The little one fell asleep and so did the young Mum. I so admired her flying to Hobart from Newman in the north of WA by herself.

Take care Gert.

[judydawn]

Gert, that's terribly that you're so ill.  You hid it well, I would never have known.  The flight from hell and you had to be on it, everyone must have been so happy to get off that plane. Rest up until you feel much better and I hope that will be really soon. You're an integral part of the fest groups, it wouldn't be the same without you, of course we love you.  xxxx

[Emme]

Sorry to hear you are so sick Gert and that you  had to put up with all that on top of not feeling well.  Talk about a flight from hell.   Please look after yourself and get plenty of rest.  xx

[achookwoman]

Oh Gert that is simply awful.  Being so ill and having to put up with that family. Ral and I were just saying this morning that we wondered how you were going. Not even a chance to " spit the Dummy".
You add that special bit of spice to the Forum.  Of course we love you.  You are family.
We are freezing cold, rain and wind. And now it is snowing.  Warm in our little cottage as we have all the heaters on.  Did the tour of Oatlands Mill this morning. Beautiful organic stone ground flour. Worth staying in the lack  lustre town just to see the mill. Pub the only place to eat.  Bought bread, tomato soup to have with cheese. Off to Strahan tomorrow.

[gertbysea]

Oh Gert that is simply awful.  Being so ill and having to put up with that family. Ral and I were just saying this morning that we wondered how you were going. Not even a chance to " spit the Dummy".
You add that special bit of spice to the Forum.  Of course we love you.  You are family.
We are freezing cold, rain and wind. And now it is snowing.  Warm in our little cottage as we have all the heaters on.  Did the tour of Oatlands Mill this morning. Beautiful organic stone ground flour. Worth staying in the lack  lustre town just to see the mill. Pub the only place to eat.  Bought bread, tomato soup to have with cheese. Off to Strahan tomorrow.

Sounds perfect chookie.

I spewed up while I was walking from the plNe  to the gate lounge one handed. Did good I thought. Very smooth. I doubt anyone noticed. Was looking for that kid so I could have dropped the lot on his head. The thing is he was perfectly well,behaved with everyone else. He was not stupid just hated his mother.

Gert