VS016 MCO-LGW 11 Nov 09 (Upper)

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Well a month in the sun had come to an end and I had to return to Blighty[:#]

I had a good drive to MCO and arrived to the usual chaos that is MCO...I always find it such a shock after being on an island for a month[:w]

Check In was friendly[^]hoorah and I was soon doing last minuite Christmas shopping in the disney store so yet again more bags to board with[:w]

I noticed the queues for security were non existent which is a rarity so decided to make a dash for it and go through to the Delta Crown Room. It was fairly empty so I ordered a Margarita and curled up on a sofa with a pile of olives, plastic cheese and crackers. I downed the Margarita fairly quickly, which tasted strange,[ii] and went back for another only to find that due to a language misunderstanding had been a mojito[:0]Neither cocktail was at all authentic hence my not really knowing what I was drinking. So I sat quite happily in the lounge in a haze of rum, tequila and plastic cheese[:D]

We were called to board and as usual a sweet man escorts you to the gate and straight on the plane[^]I always think this such a lovely detail.

I had arranged to meet Jilly on board and we introduced ourselves over a glass of champagne[:w]. It was so good to meet another v-flyer and have someone to talk to.

As usual the seats are a bit tired but after a few more glasses of bubbles mixed with the previous cocktails I was a happy camper[:D]

The flight was fine except for the meal....please no one order the vegetable quiche it was disgusting and the fried green tomatoes inedible[:$] I don't eat meat so I made do with yet more cheese...at least not of the plastic variety and a Rich Belgian chocolate cheesecake[:I]

I then made the mistake of asking to try the new vodka before ordering it from duty free forgetting about all the other drinks I had consumed[?] Not the wisest decision as the next thing I remember is breakfast being served[|)][:0] I never eat breakfast on a plane so had a couple of cups of coffee and freshened up ready to swan into LGW.

Arrivals is looking worse than ever and I couldn't find the IRIS machine or anyone to tell me where it was behind all the scaffolding and plastic sheeting so by the time I got through my case was on the belt and off I went to be met by Roxsy-Popsy[:X]
You didn't think I would be driving after all those drinks did you[?][:D]

Sunshine[8D]

It was lovely to meet you and you didn't look at all intoxicated to me, probably due to the amount of G&Ts I had consumed. It was amazing how much we had in common, that much I can recall.

I can't remember too much of the flight either though, I think I slept for 80% of it. Believe it or not we were waiting another 40 mins for our luggage after we said our goodbyes.

Both my trains were delayed but I did get home eventually to a surprise birthday party! Hope you enjoy yours.

Jilly

[buns]

Sunshine

Thanks for yet another fine TR[y][y]
quote:I noticed the queues for security were non existent which is a rarity so decided to make a dash for it and go through to the Delta Crown Room

I know that can be tempting, but Mrs Buns and I always retire to the McCoy's Restaurant above the Terminal for our last American Meal in knowledge that having a substantial meal can off set the onslaught of jet lag [:w][:w][:w]

Unfortunately, on our most recent return from Florida (TR to follow soon) we had to route via JFK, so our usual routine was somewhat disturbed

Thanks once again

buns

Thank you for the great TR.[y]

quote:Originally posted by Sunshine
I then made the mistake of asking to try the new vodka before ordering it from duty free forgetting about all the other drinks I had consumed[?] Not the wisest decision as the next thing I remember is breakfast being served[|)][:0] .


I do believe I can see a pattern forming here...

quote:Originally posted by mdvipond
quote:Originally posted by Sunshine
I then made the mistake of asking to try the new vodka before ordering it from duty free forgetting about all the other drinks I had consumed[?] Not the wisest decision as the next thing I remember is breakfast being served[|)][:0] .


I do believe I can see a pattern forming here...




Indeed - sort of reminds me of a somewhat notorious flight in May -when I requested another G&T (I may had had 1 or 3 with a few esteemed V-Flyers) was informed 'Sir, you have drunk the flight dry of Gin (one bottle of T10, one of Bombay and even one of Gordons)' - my natural reply was 'well make that a vodka and tonic then please' - and suprisingly we got served it . . . . don't remember much of the rest of that flight either [:w][:I]

Jilly....I am glad you had a good birthday despite of everything. How nice to have such a surprise waiting for you[:D] I bet you were cursing me for exiting the airport so quickly[}:)] It was a pleasure to meet you

Mdvipond...I did say that your TR made me feel better about writing regarding my mixed consumption of beverages[:w]

Hackneyguy....I never did purchase said vodka as the CC were obviously unable to extract any cash from me in my sleepy coma[|)] Luckily Mr Sunshine had been in charge of the T10 on his previous trip so that is safely[?]in our drinks cabinet[:D]

Buns...Do you hate the plastic cheese that much[:$][:D]

Sunshine[8D]

Glad you had a good journey allbeit fast asleep.

cheers

alex

quote:Originally posted by Sunshine


The flight was fine except for the meal....please no one order the vegetable quiche it was disgusting and the fried green tomatoes inedible[:$] I don't eat meat so I made do with yet more cheese...at least not of the plastic variety and a Rich Belgian chocolate cheesecake[:I]



I completely agree with you 100% on the quiche!! [:$][:$][:$]

quote:Originally posted by Tinkerbelle
quote:Originally posted by Sunshine


The flight was fine except for the meal....please no one order the vegetable quiche it was disgusting and the fried green tomatoes inedible[:$] I don't eat meat so I made do with yet more cheese...at least not of the plastic variety and a Rich Belgian chocolate cheesecake[:I]



I completely agree with you 100% on the quiche!! [:$][:$][:$]


I'm not quite sure how it falls under the term 'quiche'. I know eggs and pressurised cabins aren't necessarily a good mix, but how did that (and let's not mince words) savoury muffin get classified as a quiche? Is it a VAT thing, like Jaffa Cakes?

Thanks for the both the TRs; I admire your sang froid in the face of 'a bang from the engine'[:0]

Paul

[buns]

quote:Originally posted by Sunshine


Buns...Do you hate the plastic cheese that much[:$][:D]

Sunshine[8D]


Well it would seem greedy to take a handful of the blessed things[:I][:I]

It does strike me as being rather strange as in other Crown Room, there has been a much more extensive range of snacks available - perhaps it is the greedy Brits on the BA and VS flights that has the staff hoarding the stuff away until we have gone[:w][:w]

buns