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Old 11th Jan 2013, 11:01
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enicalyth
 
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ian, they have been uplifted

Their stay was one day. If the reportedly rough landing means anything the unexpected upslope was probably a factor. It catches even the wary. By night you can expect a thump and it'd be a first-time for the crew. By day the non-standard lighting looks especially pink! Thump again.

The A330-200 and L-1011-500 do it well; the B747 not so dusty for a large dowager; the B777-200LR is not what I'd prefer but she'll do nicely.

The island exerts a strange magic as you can gather from the response. Once bitten... it is not half so basic as we kid on... it is merely a ruse to keep grackles at bay. Beer of choice is "Castle".

Normal pax load is 185 which is dictated by the "accommodation" on Long Beach in the Chapel of Rest aka the fridge! Up to 25 tourist pax can fly there with 27kg bags in addition to the miltary/contractors. Do not pack more than 18kg for the hold. UK mains. You need 3 weeks to do the walks justice. Sod the golf.

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