Goldenrivett,
Yes we did that too - many times. And this thread has made me think back a bit. I forget the likely fuel figures I would have had to play with - lost in the mists of time I fear! I guess I would have had to burn off about 20 to 30 mins of fuel after arriving at the field. Whether I would have had the equivalent of Island Reserve I don't recall, but it must have been close to the required amount.
What concerns me about the discussion on this thread is the lack of lateral thinking. Is everyone these days blinkered by strict rules, SOPs and overbearing managements?