Hi money friends, recession, what recession?

Hi Lillie
Hope all goes well with your visit to Madrid. It's a long time since I have flown as Hubby likes to stay in England (having been a Submariner in the Royal Navy) he says he has seen all the world for free and loves England the best. He's always encourages me to go with one of my friends. Would you think he wants rid of me?
I must say I used to hate all the queueing it's so tiring.
Have a good flight and a safe journey.

Thank you Sabre, I have to agree with your hubby.

Just about to have a large swig of your recommended tipple, it may help to lighten the load...aah that's better,I must be careful not to overdo it, I wouldn't want to get thrown out.

To be honest I love every aspect of going on holiday - yes, even the airport part. We get in the car with our cases, start the engine and that's it! Holiday starts right there and then. I find airports interesting and exciting places, I love people watching and plane watching. We've been delayed at Manchester airport several times and never even noticed because there's so much to see keeping us occupied. One eye on the screen ready for a Gate number, the other eye on the goings-on around us. I hope your trip goes well LILLIE.

What you're witnessing LILLIE are people fleeing this country. Spending any savings they have and enjoying life whilst they can before the onslaught of old age, so as when they become too infirm the state will have to intervene and offer them free care.

Hi Lillie. Did you manage to stagger onto the plane after your G and T's.
Hope the flight was good and have a safe return one. Don't forget your duty free.

I HATE flying and everything about it.

My career was in the railway industry, so Mr F and I are fortunate to receive free travel by train in Britain and half price just about anywhere else. I was lucky enough to advance far enough up the career ladder to qualify for First Class travel and we have enjoyed many relaxing holidays by train all over the world.

There is absolutely no comparison between queuing for ages to sit in a space that would insult a battery hen while you a eat some plastic food out of a plastic tray, and sitting in a comfortable seat eating a nice meal with good wine before retiring to your en-suite sleeping berth to wake up next morning at your destination.

Hi Lillie.

I adore trains, especially steam ones. My late husband and I were founder members of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and spent many years doing voluntary work including helping to run the buffet carriage, doing lots of painting to the carriages and sometimes serving in the shop. We also tidied up the platform. Those were the days a lovely light relief from us both being stuck in Local Government offices all the week. Then the terrible two came along and I was unable to go as much but hubby still went. We always make the annual trip to see the station and ride on the train. There is a seat in memory of my late husband on the platform.

Well I'm back on good old terra firma and ensconced on my sofa with a lovey cup of tea, bliss.

The littlees are playing swingball in the garden (I wish I had a quarter of their energy).

We flew by Ryanair suffice it to say after the return trip in two weeks time ,'never again'.
They made Easyjet look like a luxury airline.

The delays added up to two and a quarter hours which seemed like a lifetime as in order to get more bums on seats the wretched seats don't recline at all and stay in the bolt upright position, quite dreadful.

So we will venture further afield to Luton next year and travel with EJ.

I won't depress you any further by telling you the cost of food and drink at the airport or on the plane, but take my advice take your own sandwiches and drinks, you'll save a fortune.

Oh it's good to be home, I just hope I can recoup my lost energy and give these two a good holiday as we've lots to do and see during the next fortnight.

Sounds awful! I've not flown for years... To much waiting around, seats too cramped and air traffic controllers far too strikey.