Outta Here!

[Dizzbe]

Okay - it is time to play.....where in the world is Dizzbe?

I am on my way for a whirl wind business trip. Within the next 10 days, I will hit both the East and West Coast of Australia (Perth & Adelaide). Then off to Singapore, and then to Shanghai, China to Wuxi, China and back to Shanghai for the trip back to SLC.

All for a business trip to roll out the beginning of a global system project in which I am the Finance lead. We may have a couple hours for fun, but the rest will be - office, airplane, and hotels.

Not really looking forward to the transit time and sleep loss. But at least most of the flights are going to be in business class, so I hope I'll be able to lay out and maybe get some sleep.

Next month we will be in Canada, and throughout Latin America.

In case I'm not able to log on - have a good week plus and for heaven's sake I hope the weather eases up for those in the midwest!

[SixPac]

Take care and have fun, when you can.

Charlie and Margaret


:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[VABird05]

It sounds like a fantastic opportunity to see those parts of the world, Vickie. Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

[Chriscrete]

Have a good trip and get a little sight seeing in.
Dennis & Judy

[redbirdsal]

Vic, That sounds FANTASTIC!! There's always time for a little fun...:roll:

[Claire T]

Vickie,
I hope you have enough time to enjoy the sights, at least some of them.
Happy flying and sleep whenever you can.
Enjoy yourself, if you can and be safe.

Claire

[FritsB]

Have a nice trip Vickie. When you come to NL let me know.

[Dizzbe]

Good Day mates!

Well I am in Adelaide Australia. Had a good flight over - was upgraded to first class! Now that is the way to fly, had one of the bed seats. Pretty cool. It was a bit bumpy, but much easier to take when you are laying flat out & sleeping.

The only bad part so far was that my luggage didn't get here. They say it is coming in today, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Yesterday I spent over $600 just buying makeup, tolietries, shoes and an outfit for today. You can't even believe how expensive things are here. I bought a $12 pair of socks!! Back in the USA the same ones would have been $5 at Kohls. So United is going to get a nice little bill from me.

Here until Wednesday then off to Perth for a day. After that Singapore on Friday & China on Sat.

I am going to carry an extra set of clothes in my briefcase for the remaining flights.

[5bird7]

Sounds like a whirlwind of a trip. Hope you clothes catch up with you. Enjoy anytime you have on your own.

[islandtime]

Enjoy your trip and safe flying, Vickie! Oh - and keep your eye out for wayward international 'Birds!!!:wink:

[Nicky-The-Squid]

Glad ou made it over in fine style Vickie. Hope your clothes catch up with you. My goodness girl, you do keep yourself busy.

[trpar]

Sounds like a helluva trip Vickie. I have always wanted to visit Australia and New Zealand. Looks like I may get it done in two years. Have a great trip and stay safe.

Ted

[Dizzbe]

Well one word to the wise, when travelling international ALWAYS bring an extra outfit. Still no bag & we leave tomorrow for Perth.

Also I now have a cold - it must be from washing out my clothes each night and trying to get them dry by the morning.

Wish me luck today - on getting drugs and clothes!

[Dizzbe]

Update - I did get my clothes finally after three days without. We arrived in Perth yesterday - did one site visit and then crashed at the hotel. VERY nice hotel. My cold is really worse, so I ended up staying in while the rest of the group went out to dinner.

Today (Thursday) we have toured two more sites and are ready to head to lunch and then while the others fly out at various stages today - I stay overnight and then fly out alone to Singapore tomorrow morning. Glad that the hotel is so nice - Perth Intercontential. Hopefully after another night in I can wipe out the cold.

After an over night stay in Singapore it is on to Shanghai, China - where yes Claire, we can finally work in some sightseeing.

Elle - no thunderbirds yet, but I did see a '60s Mustang with the steering wheel on the "Right" side of the car. THat has been really hard to get used to. I've almost been hit - well more times that I care to think about. The guy driving our car lived here 20 some years ago and acts like it was yesterday. Maybe in his mind - but NOT in his actions. We keep yelling - CAR whenever he goes awry.

Lots and lots of Fords in Australia, most I don't recognize the names of - but the blue oval is still the same. Gas prices and general prices are very expensive here, and salaries don't compensate. We may complain, but in retrospect - we have it pretty good.

[NEW_BYRD]

Okay - it is time to play.....where in the world is Dizzbe?

I am on my way for a whirl wind business trip. Within the next 10 days, I will hit both the East and West Coast of Australia (Perth & Adelaide). Then off to Singapore, and then to Shanghai, China to Wuxi, China and back to Shanghai for the trip back to SLC.

All for a business trip to roll out the beginning of a global system project in which I am the Finance lead. We may have a couple hours for fun, but the rest will be - office, airplane, and hotels.

Not really looking forward to the transit time and sleep loss. But at least most of the flights are going to be in business class, so I hope I'll be able to lay out and maybe get some sleep.

Next month we will be in Canada, and throughout Latin America.

In case I'm not able to log on - have a good week plus and for heaven's sake I hope the weather eases up for those in the midwest!

For a second there I thought you meant you would be doing all of this traveling in your bird! HELLO! HAHA.

[BirdWings]

Just received an email from Dizzbe. She could not log in to TBN. I hope she doesn't mind me posting her email. This is what she wrote....


I am finally at an office site and was going to try to log into TBN & guess what ...... the government won't allow access to the site. You've all been filtered!!!! They must worry about spreading the Ford word over here. I haven't seen any Fords in Singapore or China.

It is sooo hot and humid here, I've been miserable. The hotels we've stayed in though have been very nice, the only thing is that you can't drink the water or even brush your teeth using the tap. They provide bottled water though so that hasn't been a problem. I was able to take a side trip to a market yesterday and bought some pearls - the price is unbelievable. Really cheap.

We are in Wuxi China today and head back to Shanghai tonight for a flight back to the USA tomorrow (Tuesday). I can't wait to get home and also to log back into TBN. How is the hardtop relay going? By now shouldn't it be in Oklahoma?

Take Care - Miss you all and looking forward to being back online Tuesday.

Vickie -

[Dizzbe]

Well I made it back from a whirlwind trip and needed a few days to recoup. Hit the wall yesterday, so I decided to take today off. Good decision, it's been hard to sleep at night back home when you'd spent 11 days awake during our nitetime.

The trip went well, we did get to do some sightseeing. Was able to go through a wildlife park in Perth. Petted a Kangaroo and a Koala bear. There was a big Kangaroo that I was petting and the whole time I looked at his big tail and feet and kept thinking "this dude could knock me into next week if he felt like it." But they seemed very comfortable with people. I'll post some pictures later. The Koala have a life. They sleep 20 hours a day. The fur on them was so soft, and they just looked very sweet, even if they also a bit spacey. I think that the eucalyptus they eat may have something to do with that.

Several people in Australia would comment on my "accent" they would ask about USA and want to know where I was from. Some people asked about the flooding as well as it had been on the news so much over there. So every person that asked had heard of Iowa. It made me feel proud of the country that so many people said they wanted to visit here and see the US.

Singapore was ok - it was hot and humid though and we just drove around a bit prior to flying out. So we didn't get to see much. The people there were very nice though and there were flowers and beautiful trees everywhere. You can tell that they take care of their country.

Shanghai was the pitts. Oh my gosh I didn't like that city. Talk about hot and humid, it was like a swamp. And so many people. We went to a market area and there were peddlers swarming all around you, I hated it. Driving is a crap shoot, our driver was good - but you just have to learn to weave through all of the traffic there. Signs and lane dividers don't mean a thing. I wonder how many scooter riders are run over there? It was crazy. The area has some nice areas, but then right next to them are buildings that are crumbling. Construction is very poor there - was afraid the whole time that I'd feel the ground shake. The buildings would have just toppled. Can you tell I have no desire to ever return there?

So glad to be back in the USA, where we take turning on the tap and drawing a glass of drinking water for granted. I never will again after being away.

I'll get a few pictures posted later.

[Ms Mitchell]

Glad you are back and can't wait to see some of the pics.

[JATBIRD]

I have an '04 Merlot with Tan top and interior and currently live in Las Vegas. I used to have a travel schedule similar to yours only just in the USA. I traveled 265 days a year usually to two different cities per week and touched all 50 states. Enjoy your travels and be safe. It would be nice to talk to you at some time about business when you are in one place long enough. Here is my e-mail address, John_Tolson@aarrus.com. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

JATBIRD

[Dizzbe]

Hi John - Great choice of color combo you have! I am a bit biased though.

The Asia Pac trip in total was a whirlwind & made me realize that I can mark China off my list of places to see as I don't have any desire to return there.

I don't know how you could travel 265 days a year - WOW. I would be exhausted. I see that you are going to Desert Thunder II next week in Vegas - I'll see you there & we'll need to chat work. Although my job ended last month, I am in the market for a new gig and it's always great to hear others opinions. See you next week John!