The flight went off without a hitch, and DAMN, I am never flying on a long trip again unless it is business (first) class. I was bumped up after the first flight fiasco, and holy crap! is it nice to fly while sitting in a recliner with a private TV and plenty of leg room, noise canceling headphones, a five course meal, free booze (wine with dinner, port with fruit and cheese (brie!) for dessert), and being waited on hand and foot like royalty. It is absolutely worth the extra money. Hell, I’m going to see if I can’t pay to upgrade myself for the flight back.
Made it to Manchester, the train ride was absolutely fantastic (take note America, you too could have an above ground rail system that is perfectly good public transportation and doesn’t smell like piss!) with great scenery the whole way. Was met at the station by my girl, and managed to fight off the mild jet-lag for most of the rest of the day and get to bed at what I would consider a normal time (while only dozing off on the sofa while lying in her lap and snoring myself awake, once or twice).
Had a nice walk around town and to the local castle ruins (lots of pictures). A good lunch (a full “English Breakfast”, and Fado’s has it fairly close to right). Back at the house now.
I’ll update more later, for now, I’m going back to my girl.
Hallaleujah! I’m glad you finally made it. Have fun and see you when you get back.
I am sooo glad you made it! My heart dropped when I read the many delays. Can’t wait to see the pics! Have a wonderful time and a safe trip home.
Personally, I don’t give a shit about you. Fuck off.
🙂
I hope you guys are having the time of you lives. Give Gemma a big hug for us. Drink lots of beer for Gonzo and me. Can’t wait to see pictures!
(While you’re screwing off, I’ll keep the show going.)
For those of you who want to NOLA to prosper, here are two suggestions.
Fuck you and your limey tart.
😀
Wow, the sensitivity and love just radiating from GonzO and Mensa is touching.
Good times still, got rained on, while walking into town today. Had another good lunch. Gonna teach the folks here about good coffee tonight (there was a little coffee shop in town — i.e. selling beans by the bag, not coffee by the cup — where I bought some nice Ethiopian grind). I think the big pub night is on Friday, and I’m going to represent the home team to the best of my ability — but to be fair, there are some pro-level drinkers here. I might just get taught a lesson myself.
I think the big pub night is on Friday, and I’m going to represent the home team to the best of my ability — but to be fair, there are some pro-level drinkers here. I might just get taught a lesson myself.
If you let the Brits outdrink you, we’re not letting you back into the Colonies.
Know this.
Hey, We still own you.. just sit down and shut up
It’ll be Welshmen he’s drinking against, not Brits.. there’s a whole world of difference… the Welsh have nothing to do except drink, they make a living out of it
If that’s the case, what do they get paid in? Bar nuts? Pretzels? 🙂
*yawn*
So you lot are British enough to still own us but not British enough to be pansies… Uh…huh. In the words of Ulysses Everett McGill, "Ain’t this place a geographical oddity."
"Hey, We still own you.. just sit down and shut up"
Yeah? Why don’t you come over here and say that?
Oh, wait… 🙂
"It’ll be Welshmen he’s drinking against, not Brits.. there’s a whole world of difference… the Welsh have nothing to do except drink, they make a living out of it"
Clearly, you’ve not met anyone from Wisconsin. Or NOLA.
Have fun, Stuffalotta. Gemma, Whom I have not met, Please show the man a good time. In more ways than one!
Have a great time, enjoy yourself and your girl. And continue adding to that list of first. Be sure to include that upgrade to First Class, you lucky bastard. It of course is well deserved.
Hi Gem, can’t wait until we see you back here in the states. Thanks for taking such good care of our boy.
And for the record… Wikististics