tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post7858368236941286590..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: I Do It All The TimeGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-45721398989530507712016-01-27T23:29:36.863+00:002016-01-27T23:29:36.863+00:00Sometimes Virginia I think it isn't worth it a...Sometimes Virginia I think it isn't worth it and within Eurpope now I tend to drive however long the distance. Unfortunatly when it comes to the Antipodes I have no choice but to fly.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-70270916057029354022016-01-27T23:27:54.491+00:002016-01-27T23:27:54.491+00:00What a wonderful journey to make Lee. In 1999 when...What a wonderful journey to make Lee. In 1999 when I was in WA I decided that when I finally retired I would take 6 months out and drive round Australia. As it happened life intervened and I went to live a half life in Kiwiland. There is a tremendous compuslion though with the vastness of your country and one day..........Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-48463325715866186242016-01-27T21:22:09.794+00:002016-01-27T21:22:09.794+00:00So that's how you got to see Fingal's Cave...So that's how you got to see Fingal's Cave!! What a nice pilot.<br />The stress of air travel these days always makes me wonder if it's worth it....so much imposition of our bodies and personal space....travel will never be like it was in the good old days.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-6947809380376504482016-01-27T11:16:11.267+00:002016-01-27T11:16:11.267+00:00An interesting post, Graham. How things have chan...An interesting post, Graham. How things have changed these days. <br /><br />Back in early 1987 I flew from Cairns across to Perth...it was supposed to be the first direct flight from Cairns to Perth, but we did have a couple of stops along the way...but that's another story. During the flight the Captain, purposely, flew low, as well...which was wonderful...particularly flying over the Gulf Country of north-west Queensland, and then down through the Northern Territory to Alice Springs. Seeing the MacDonnell Ranges late in the afternoon as the sun was beginning its descent brought tears to my eyes. The vista and the colours proved the paintings by the late Albert Namatjira, the acclaimed Aboriginal artist, were true. His colours on his canvases weren't a lie.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-74026129593303488692016-01-27T08:36:51.425+00:002016-01-27T08:36:51.425+00:00I think the truth is Meike if that someone really ...I think the truth is Meike if that someone really wants to defeat the system they will always find a way...eventually.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-67358007493384106262016-01-27T06:48:15.198+00:002016-01-27T06:48:15.198+00:00While I do understand the need for a certain level...While I do understand the need for a certain level of security, I find the whole "lipsticks out" approach well over the top. Also, how come that in spite of all these measures being in place, we still hear of incidents when someone managed to get a weapon of some form aboard a plane?Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-6407103242003715372016-01-27T06:46:01.520+00:002016-01-27T06:46:01.520+00:00It is, Cro.It is, Cro.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-69082883659817674212016-01-27T05:14:39.244+00:002016-01-27T05:14:39.244+00:00I remember flying into Palma Majorca when the airp...I remember flying into Palma Majorca when the airport had no more than a couple of corrugated iron sheds. I imagine it's very different now.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-15852432018799326012016-01-27T00:20:12.931+00:002016-01-27T00:20:12.931+00:00The old DC3? what an airplane! I spent many hours ...The old DC3? what an airplane! I spent many hours on it in the a the 60's. The Viscount was also a very nice ride. You're right it was so much better without all the security checks.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-82497874978009019452016-01-27T00:02:33.746+00:002016-01-27T00:02:33.746+00:00Exactly Terra the children used to rush onto the a...Exactly Terra the children used to rush onto the apron to meet me. Halcyon Days.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-35555908014257668882016-01-27T00:01:36.844+00:002016-01-27T00:01:36.844+00:00Mrs Thyme you hit the nail on the head and I certa...Mrs Thyme you hit the nail on the head and I certainly don't want to go to New Zealand by land and sea!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-9080639490564924722016-01-26T18:50:14.169+00:002016-01-26T18:50:14.169+00:00I recall when friends and family could go right up...I recall when friends and family could go right up to the waiting area and wait with you till you boarded the plane and they could wait in a similar area when you returned. Now that area is past security checkpoints so they can't wait with you. Ugh.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-80718399825432860062016-01-26T17:11:50.522+00:002016-01-26T17:11:50.522+00:00It is nonsense to me, it is a little bit scary, an...It is nonsense to me, it is a little bit scary, and it really tries your patience to be at any airport and to fly to any destination. But, if you wanta' go there (wherever!) and don't want or can't have a road trip in a car or van.....well, you are kinda' stuck and have to put up with the enormous hassle! Peace Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361079101751470855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-62275722307339317812016-01-26T17:09:25.079+00:002016-01-26T17:09:25.079+00:00Nuffink? How about nothing?Nuffink? How about nothing?Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-27522333619966554762016-01-26T17:08:28.830+00:002016-01-26T17:08:28.830+00:00I think, Adrian, that airport security did start w...I think, Adrian, that airport security did start when the IRA were particularly active but of course it was nothink like it is now.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-14769647320491025132016-01-26T17:07:01.352+00:002016-01-26T17:07:01.352+00:00Monica you would be astonished. Some places even i...Monica you would be astonished. Some places even insist on lipstick and so on being removed. At the very least they have to be shown separately.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-31081791872334342932016-01-26T17:04:18.473+00:002016-01-26T17:04:18.473+00:00Yes Serenata. I'm wondering whether things wil...Yes Serenata. I'm wondering whether things will have changed when I get back to NZ.<br />Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-76846161739252655292016-01-26T16:56:45.968+00:002016-01-26T16:56:45.968+00:00YP I'm not quite sure why security at Stornowa...YP I'm not quite sure why security at Stornoway is so strict. Having said that I think what used to get many people was the way in which it was done. In 2009 I travelled back and forward to Glasgow every weekend for 9 weeks. On every occasion my bag was disected in minute detail. Even my personal papers were gone through until I made it very clear that confidential papers were not to be searched unless they could show good reason as to why they should. They didn't try again but I think I was a marked man! Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-12524918133183137982016-01-26T16:52:15.061+00:002016-01-26T16:52:15.061+00:00I think nominal security started before 9/11 but i...I think nominal security started before 9/11 but it certainly started in earnest after that Jenny.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-55162187272539050812016-01-26T16:23:19.380+00:002016-01-26T16:23:19.380+00:00Airport security is nothing more than capitulation...Airport security is nothing more than capitulation to terrorism. I can't remember anything being checked when the IRA were being naughty. ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-45430441943559211392016-01-26T16:20:51.746+00:002016-01-26T16:20:51.746+00:00I've not not been in the air since the late 19...I've not not been in the air since the late 1970s... I'd feel quite lost just trying to pack a bag for air travel now, not having a clue what one is allowed to bring aboard or not! DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-65180612277244274852016-01-26T16:01:22.012+00:002016-01-26T16:01:22.012+00:00It is sad how things have changed and not for the ...It is sad how things have changed and not for the better. Unfortunately the need for safety checks is paramount nowadays which can add so much stress, bother and waiting to the journey time. Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-66833288361700886002016-01-26T15:25:45.410+00:002016-01-26T15:25:45.410+00:00Isn't it funny how airport security measures v...Isn't it funny how airport security measures vary so much from airport to airport? Maybe not funny but concerning. I guess the security is tight at Stornoway because, according to my sources, The Islamic State are planning to turn Lewis and Harris into their northernmost caliphate. No wonder you are fleeing to the land of the long white cloud.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-79644554882476860542016-01-26T15:22:40.264+00:002016-01-26T15:22:40.264+00:00I know what you mean. Sometimes it's hard even...I know what you mean. Sometimes it's hard even to remember what it was like before 9/11 - which I think was the start of all this, if my memory serves? ??Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com