By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 2:43 pm: |
Ok here's the new one.
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 2:48 pm: |
This one is nice, although not "real", and done by Olaf
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 2:59 pm: |
Looks great!
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By James & Margarite Hix on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:21 pm: |
Thank you!so much better. margarite
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:24 pm: |
Sorry I have been away. The internet connection went down for a while, only just got it back. I see that Olaf and Rachid may not get off the ground today after all. Annie B.
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By James & Margarite Hix on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:31 pm: |
Wish we had their cell# so we could get a definite status....margarite
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:37 pm: |
Margarite, I know some people on the same flight and I didn't dare to call them, afraid I would get a verry upset person on the phone....
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By James & Margarite Hix on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:40 pm: |
Such a bummer.....but they'll get there. Bet the airport bars are packed. No dive boats today.
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:45 pm: |
I can imagine that Martin. What would u have to sya?
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 3:47 pm: |
No boats Margarite, but there are fish
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By Martine TLOUZEAU - Jean Paul GODARD on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:20 pm: |
Hi folks, good evening all,
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:27 pm: |
Martin, Igor, to top it all off... If Olaf wants to go back to Rotterdam, he has a very slim chance of making it if he's gone by train... the NS has cancelled all trains too.
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:27 pm: |
Evening Martine,
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By Carole Baker on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:29 pm: |
Such shame that Olaf and Rachid did not make it off the ground on schedule, but here's to hoping they will take off this evening. It will be worth it in the end. What a horrible storm that is on your side of the pond...hurricane force winds...just horrible. Hope no one else is injured and that the damage is done and that no more will happen. CArole
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:29 pm: |
Marc, I don't think he wants 2 come back. I think he'll wait 4 the first chance 2 get out of here.
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:34 pm: |
Nothing worse than being at the airport all day, only to hear finally that your flight's been cancelled.
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By Martine TLOUZEAU - Jean Paul GODARD on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:37 pm: |
Any news from Olaf and Rachid ?
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By Kitty @ CrystalVisions on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:43 pm: |
But I'm gonna hurry you to the bathroom in a sec, Marc
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:45 pm: |
Martine,
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:48 pm: |
Hi Kitty,
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:51 pm: |
Igor, O&R had tickets to the 747... the one going at 23.30 will be the MD-11... I doubt they can fit everyone in there...
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By Olaf on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:53 pm: |
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By Olaf on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:57 pm: |
2 mins left .. gotta head back for the gate in a min. If someone finds out anything about contacts, could some of the dutch send an SMS to me with info ?? (06-21218300)
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:57 pm: |
Olaf, In Dutch: In kralendijk, iets voor de kerk zit een lenzen boer. Sterkte. Als je toevallig ene Reinierse of Van Veghel tegenkomt: Doe ze de groeten.
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By Olaf on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:58 pm: |
thnx Martin !!
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By Marc @ CrystalVisions on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 4:59 pm: |
Olaf, you might be able to pick up lenses at Schiphol. Many drugstores carry standard spec lenses these days, I would think you're not the first looking for some at an airport.
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:00 pm: |
Olaf, let me know if I can do anything 4 u. U can reach me at my mobile (0651138321). I'll check 4 a eye-guy now. Take care & be safe. Try 2 keep your spirit up!
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:06 pm: |
Is this a trip from hell??
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:09 pm: |
Man, this sucks!
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:15 pm: |
I doubt if the part about leaving wednesday or even later is true. That means KLM has to pay for the hotelrooms for all the pax. Doubtfull... It must be cheaper to send an extra plane tomorrow.. We'll just wait for the complete story when Olaf and Rashid get back.
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:21 pm: |
Lets hope we will see them soon.
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By Martine TLOUZEAU - Jean Paul GODARD on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:33 pm: |
My surprise for them was a message I sent to KLM checking just to wish the boys a nice flight and happy stay on Bonaire from all BTers...I suppose that due to this sh... at Schiphol, KLM didn't forward the message. The problem seems very, very serious there. I fear the MD11 going to Bonaire with an extension to Quito (or Lima) can't absorb all the 01.00 PM 747 passengers. They may be reported on the Caracas flight too, if delayed...The meteo says the winds are calming now, and the worst has gone, if they do not leave tonight, they for sure will leave tomorrow. Perhaps their flight won't be concelled but just reported tomorrow. Does anyone know if KLM has on online flight tracker ? I couldn't find on their website, and I d not undestand dutch.
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:38 pm: |
I feel so sorry for Olaf and Rachid. They haven't found each other yet either. What a good start for them. Surely it can only get better fron now on. Annie B.
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:40 pm: |
Martine, That's a great idea. I doubt if they have a flight tracker, but I'll take a look. Did you check KLM.nl or .com?
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:42 pm: |
That's right Annie and that's the spirit.
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By Martin de Weger on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:45 pm: |
Martine, just checked and I cann't find it either... Maybe on the nortwest site, as they are KLM's partner??
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By Martine TLOUZEAU - Jean Paul GODARD on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:51 pm: |
Martin, I agree with you, KLM will not let them down. They will give some hotel accomodation to those who can't go back home, and they probably send an extra flight to CUR/AUA/BON with all the left passengers.
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By Igor van Riel on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:55 pm: |
I'm off 2 bed 2. Have 2 rise at 6:00. But that'll be my last day! Sweet dreams all & I hope I can view some sunsets in the morning (will keep the monday-morning-depression away).
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 5:59 pm: |
Night Martin, and good night Martine. That was a lovely thought of yours, to leave them that message. Annie B.
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 6:00 pm: |
Night Igor, Hope you get a good nights sleep. Annie B.
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By Rachid van Luyk on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 6:25 pm: |
Hi all, just got home. U all heard the story from Olaf, it’s unbelievable what a mess it was today at Schiphol. I hope I can get to Bonaire this week. I let u all know.
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 6:56 pm: |
Rachid. Sorry you could not get to Bon. This storm has been bad. We have been following both your progress all day, worrying about you both. At least you are safe and sound. Things can only get better from now on. Keep yer chin up. Annie B.
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 6:59 pm: |
forgot the sunsets.
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By James & Margarite Hix on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 7:00 pm: |
Sunsets are marginal tonight,Igor.................
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By James & Margarite Hix on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 7:03 pm: |
But I'd still rather be there than here. Poor Rachid and Olaf....
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 7:05 pm: |
Hi Margarite. Got dark quick tonight didn't it. Annie B.
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By James & Margarite Hix on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 7:25 pm: |
Sure did! I hope O and R are able to get going tomarrow......Is it late there?margarite
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By Annette Bursey on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 7:54 pm: |
Margarite. Rachid has gone home. Annie B.
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