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johnslat · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject:

Dear NCTBA,

" . . . people who like to have their news delivered to them in the easiest of terms."

As opposed to people who like to have it delivered in terms that are the most difficult to comprehend??

Regards,
John

Railway3 · Joined: 31 Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Location: UK

A stupid question but if they have arranged my PTA why they just dont let me know when I am flying etc etc?......I need to sort out things like asking my friends to drive me to the airport, seeing everyone before i leave.....I am just pulling my hair now and waiting to hear from them

johnslat · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:

Dear Railway3,

Is there no way you can contact them?

Regards,
John

Railway3 · Joined: 31 Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Location: UK

Yes by email and ONLY if they reply!

I have tried phoning them but for some reason the its neither accepting any extension number nor the operator picks it to answer.

I have emailed them several time and they didnt bother to reply.......gutted

johnslat · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:33 am Post subject:

Dear Railway3,
I'm afraid that's pretty standard. I assume you don't have a fax number. I guess all you can do is wait, then.
I'm sorry - hope you hear from them soon.
Regards,
John

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Travelling on Saudi Arabian Airlines should be seen as a way of putting yourself to the test. Only the strongest pass this test of aptitude for surviving in the Kingdom.

You do not expect international airline travel to be PLEASANT do you ?

littleoldlady · Joined: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 286 Location: knitting heaven

Oh but with Emirates it is wonderful Laughing

They take you to heaven then drop you in Dubai Laughing

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I would be wary of any airline that promises to transport me to heaven. I will wait for the Angel of Death to do that. The time will come...........

007 · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:43 am Post subject:

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

The main problem with Saudi Airlines is the lack of punctuality. I remember waiting in Dammam airport for a flight to Jeddah and finding that the flight had simply disappeared and that we had an eight hour wait before they would deign to take us. I then remembered that the reason I was going to Jeddah was to meet a Sri Lankan I'd met at Colombo airport, when we were both waiting for a Saudi plane that was four hours late.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

For most people international travel is and alswys has been difficult, unpleasnt and even dangerous. The idea that we can gain pleasure from travel is a nonsensical modern idea.

Travel is a foretaste of the Seven Circles of Hell.

That is why pilgrimage is seen as something difficult and a form of sacrifice.

007 · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:48 am Post subject:

johnslat · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:16 pm Post subject:

Dear 007,

scot47's been to hell and back. There are nine circles if you believe Dante's version. Others say that there are seven circles, one for each of the "Seven Deadly Sins."

I'll go ith scot47's eyewitness account.

I just took a test that told me where I'd end up:

You are one of the lucky ones! Because of your virtue and beliefs, you have escaped eternal punishment. You are sent to the First Level of Hell!

http://www.4degreez.com/misc/dante-inferno-test.mv

And here's a good sparknotes quiz on Dante's Inferno.

http://www.sparknotes.com/poetry/inferno/quiz.html

Regards,
John

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject:

An over-reliance on demon sidik would also be a good precursor!

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