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I got lost, that is where I thought I was!

Only 2 ICBM, neither of which went far and one broke up... 2017 – North Korea tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-14 on July 4.[41][42] It launched from the Panghyon Aircraft Factory 8 km southeast of Panghyon Airport.[43] It was aimed straight up at a lofted trajectory and reached more than 2,500 km into space.[44] It landed 37 minutes later,[45] more than 930 km from its launch site,[46] into Japan's exclusive economic zone.[47] Aiming long, the missile would have traveled 7,000-8,000 km or more, reaching Alaska, Hawaii, and maybe Seattle.[45][48][49][50][51] Its operational range would be farther, bringing a 500 kg payload to targets in most of the contiguous United States 9,700 km away.[52][53][54] 2017- The 14th missile test carried out by North Korea in 2017 was another ICBM launched at 23:41 North Korea time (15:41 GMT) from Chagang Province in the north of the country on July 28, 2017. Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Boston, and New York appear to be within range.[55] The missile's reentry vehicle (RV) was seen by people in Japan as it entered the atmosphere and landed near the northernmost Japanese island, Hokkaido.[56][57] Analysis later revealed that the RV broke up on re-entry; further testing would be required.[58] The CIA made an assessment expecting adequate performance of the RV under the different stresses of a shallower trajectory towards the continental US.[59] Wiki

And you hate UK style Chinese... do i see a trend here?

If anything... I actually don't think he has the capabilities, what have we seen, one successful missile launch and a few mishaps. All those that go rolling past at the chest-beating parades are ersatz.

It's free in Biz now on Emirates. Internet access is on and off a bit during the flights depending on where we are flying over. After updating a few things I put the phone away, find a film to watch and ping for a Drambuie.

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Didn't I recently read somwhere it is set to increase in September.

Not everyone carries a spare pair of socks, and I remember my father's feet after a shift at work were horrific. He would slip his shoes off and place them up on the hearth where the heat would stew them, and we as kids would suffer in fearful silence, hoping mother would come in from the kitchen and order him to put his slippers on! I start my journeys out barefooted at the Bangkok end, clean socks come out an hour or two from UK landing. Airline food and sitting does seem to cause belly churns, as you say, you were leaving the malodorous effects behind. My problem is I usually haven't had the option of blue-cheese for a while and cannot refuse!

I believe it is brave to make a negative report of a poor eatery, but it is at least as valuable to the readers as a good one. Thanks for taking 'one for the team'....

I got a Korean next to me in First Class once who was turning the air blue around him!

Let us home none of them are gamy!

And sometimes it isn't just about distance. Better to have a tailwind than a headwind. Generally it is quicker to fly West to East, as that is the direction of jetstreams, located North and South of the Equator. Something to do with warmer air rising at the equator going north and south and accellerating relative to the ground due to rotation of the earth. Anyone who has flown back and forth UK-USA knows the flight is much longer heading back to UK.

Yes, my friend goes there regular, he is Scottish so it must be good value.

I looked at some pics on this Philipines page (cos it was in English) and got misled by the pic at the bottom. Have to see if the shop near me has one for a whiz around. Thanks.

Are some confusing soi 15 Beach Rd, with soi 15 Second Rd (which runs from 2nd Rd, past the Mercure, behind the avenue then sharp right to Buakhao)?

That's me. I also have never liked the idea of a single rear shock/spring off centre. Just looks wrong. Have to look at the specs. Thanks.

Same with Emirates/Dubai. Got her a nice bottle of perfume..... About 45 miles per AED.

These things change but as I just flew back on a free one-way Biz Class ticket I am impressed. I say free but the taxes were probably about what an economy flight costs!!

How much are they? Might be interested in a new bike myself.

You just beat me to it, I watched the first 2 episodes and enjoyed them. Very similar in style to 'Breaking Bad'.

Was it here or perhaps Thai Visa where I read of someone complaining a Samsung Phone they bought off Lazada was giving problems and the buyer insisted it was not a new itme as he thought, but one which had been returned to Samsung, they had fixed it and it ended up for sale, cheap, as 'new' on Lazada? Anyhow, my recent purchase from them, a new lappy battery, was fine.

It opened in Acrobat on my laptop.

Me too, but heading South. Don't have to worry about BA and their issues!

Wot, again..... Carnage for holidaymakers after British Airways systems CRASH at Heathrow and Gatwick. The Star! The Sun.