A smaller than usual gathering (which reflected the size of the Exhibition itself) but nevertheless, in keeping with the high quality of stands to be visited, the excellent company made up for the lack of numbers[:D][:D]
In true V-Flyer fashion, Darren Wheeler, Vegascrazy, Spressoben and a most welcome new face, Daharis, met up at the Manhattan Bar and partook of some fizz[:w][:w] This was particularly apt as we were seated adjacent to the BA Stand and could imagine we were awaiting a flight to sunnier climes.
Given the atrocious weather outside, I must say that the beverages had the desired effect of warming the cockles of one's heart and bringing back memories of the last visit to the Clubhouse[}:)] As usual, conversations ranged from catching up on each other's trips and how we had secured our best deals - thanks to the info found onV-Flyer[y][y]
The time came to make out own way around the Exhibition, which was very quickly achieved. Perhaps the most notable stand (other than confirming that the BA club seat is still lacking in comparison to VS Upper[:D]) was the stand offering a motorised suitcase. The weight of the suitcase was a mere 10kgs[:0] This would be of no use to Mrs Buns[B)]
The adjacent Christmas Fair beckoned and the free tastings of venison sausages, wines and toffee Vodka was ample consolation from the plethora of wrapping stands and the like.
We all re-assembled at the Manhattan Bar for a departure drink and glad once again that we had renewed acquaintances
All in all a wonderful afternoon, made all the better with being with such nice people
buns
In true V-Flyer fashion, Darren Wheeler, Vegascrazy, Spressoben and a most welcome new face, Daharis, met up at the Manhattan Bar and partook of some fizz[:w][:w] This was particularly apt as we were seated adjacent to the BA Stand and could imagine we were awaiting a flight to sunnier climes.
Given the atrocious weather outside, I must say that the beverages had the desired effect of warming the cockles of one's heart and bringing back memories of the last visit to the Clubhouse[}:)] As usual, conversations ranged from catching up on each other's trips and how we had secured our best deals - thanks to the info found onV-Flyer[y][y]
The time came to make out own way around the Exhibition, which was very quickly achieved. Perhaps the most notable stand (other than confirming that the BA club seat is still lacking in comparison to VS Upper[:D]) was the stand offering a motorised suitcase. The weight of the suitcase was a mere 10kgs[:0] This would be of no use to Mrs Buns[B)]
The adjacent Christmas Fair beckoned and the free tastings of venison sausages, wines and toffee Vodka was ample consolation from the plethora of wrapping stands and the like.
We all re-assembled at the Manhattan Bar for a departure drink and glad once again that we had renewed acquaintances
All in all a wonderful afternoon, made all the better with being with such nice people
buns