All packed and ready to go
Sep 18th 2007, 1:13 pm
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All packed and ready to go
Tomorrow's the day. The cats had their tick and tapeworm treatment this afternoon, so I have seriously unhappy cats at the moment. Tomorrow will be worse, however, after a two-hour drive and then the flight. After hearing Mike and Jo's sad news, I've been freaking out a little thinking about my babies in the hold, while also feeling incredibly guilty about doing this to them. Hopefully, everything will be fine and they'll settle in nicely once they're done - I just want the flight over with.
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Sep 18th 2007, 1:51 pm
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Tomorrow's the day. The cats had their tick and tapeworm treatment this afternoon, so I have seriously unhappy cats at the moment. Tomorrow will be worse, however, after a two-hour drive and then the flight. After hearing Mike and Jo's sad news, I've been freaking out a little thinking about my babies in the hold, while also feeling incredibly guilty about doing this to them. Hopefully, everything will be fine and they'll settle in nicely once they're done - I just want the flight over with.
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Wishing you all the happiness in your move back home (U.K)...just wish it was me..doing what you are doing right now....!!!
Best of luck
Jackie in Perth but would rather be in/near Manchester!!!
Sep 18th 2007, 3:46 pm
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Tomorrow's the day. The cats had their tick and tapeworm treatment this afternoon, so I have seriously unhappy cats at the moment. Tomorrow will be worse, however, after a two-hour drive and then the flight. After hearing Mike and Jo's sad news, I've been freaking out a little thinking about my babies in the hold, while also feeling incredibly guilty about doing this to them. Hopefully, everything will be fine and they'll settle in nicely once they're done - I just want the flight over with.
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Sep 18th 2007, 7:19 pm
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Tomorrow's the day. The cats had their tick and tapeworm treatment this afternoon, so I have seriously unhappy cats at the moment. Tomorrow will be worse, however, after a two-hour drive and then the flight. After hearing Mike and Jo's sad news, I've been freaking out a little thinking about my babies in the hold, while also feeling incredibly guilty about doing this to them. Hopefully, everything will be fine and they'll settle in nicely once they're done - I just want the flight over with.
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Look forward to hearing how things go at this end. Welcome back.
Sep 19th 2007, 1:55 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
You're coming back to a very lovely place
By the way, when I checked in on return from Oz - in addition to 7k carry on luggage, you were allowed to have a lap top as well. May be worth checking.
Good luck and enjoy
xx
Sep 19th 2007, 2:03 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Tomorrow's the day. The cats had their tick and tapeworm treatment this afternoon, so I have seriously unhappy cats at the moment. Tomorrow will be worse, however, after a two-hour drive and then the flight. After hearing Mike and Jo's sad news, I've been freaking out a little thinking about my babies in the hold, while also feeling incredibly guilty about doing this to them. Hopefully, everything will be fine and they'll settle in nicely once they're done - I just want the flight over with.
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
Had a minor packing crisis today. The carry-on allowance of one 13-lb bag just killed me. I don't think I've ever had such a restrictive carry-on policy before; is this just Virgin? Delta seems to be much more lenient. Had to ditch my laptop bag and find a much smaller bag. Now taking my laptop, a blanket, my wallet, and hopefully my neck pillow - and that's it. Couldn't even take a book without going over the limit (13 lbs is nothing!), so I'll be buying a book once I get through security. I feel sorry for anyone having a longer flight than my relatively short 7.5 hours.
Anyway, wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their help and advice. I wish you all the best with your travel plans and will come back on once I'm back online to let you know how the pet scheme went.
Tara
all the best tara and enjoy that manicure and pedicure today
Sep 19th 2007, 2:26 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Thanks everyone. Dunroving: I think I'll be relaxing with a massive bottle of wine once I have the cats safely back with me. I'll be focusing on every bump once i'm in the plane (do I know my anxiety buttons or what?). TruBrit - the mani/pedi was great; probably my last one for a while, as I'll be on the student budget for a bit.
Once again, thanks for everything. Tara
Once again, thanks for everything. Tara
Sep 19th 2007, 3:07 am
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Have a safe trip back home. Don't forget to let us know how you are going on.
Sep 19th 2007, 8:45 am
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Hmm, I missed this post, and now I'm late. 
Hope you and yours got back safe, TaraC!
Hope you and yours got back safe, TaraC!
Sep 19th 2007, 9:05 am
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Tara, I just joined this forum and have been madly reading all of the messages, especially the ones about people moving back to the UK. I am so jealous of you
Because, I plan on moving back to the UK within the next year. Can't wait to here how your trip went travelling back home. Where did you fly to
Also, another thing we have in common is I have two cute cats that I am bringing with me. I have been doing research on the Pet Passport thing and would love to hear how that went too. Anyway good luck in moving back home, and all the best. I am very, very jealous 
in a good way!!! Congratulations
Because, I plan on moving back to the UK within the next year. Can't wait to here how your trip went travelling back home. Where did you fly to Also, another thing we have in common is I have two cute cats that I am bringing with me. I have been doing research on the Pet Passport thing and would love to hear how that went too. Anyway good luck in moving back home, and all the best. I am very, very jealous in a good way!!! Congratulations
Sep 19th 2007, 9:11 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Tara, I just joined this forum and have been madly reading all of the messages, especially the ones about people moving back to the UK. I am so jealous of you Because, I plan on moving back to the UK within the next year. Can't wait to here how your trip went travelling back home. Where did you fly to Also, another thing we have in common is I have two cute cats that I am bringing with me. I have been doing research on the Pet Passport thing and would love to hear how that went too. Anyway good luck in moving back home, and all the best. I am very, very jealous in a good way!!! Congratulations
Because, I plan on moving back to the UK within the next year. Can't wait to here how your trip went travelling back home. Where did you fly to Also, another thing we have in common is I have two cute cats that I am bringing with me. I have been doing research on the Pet Passport thing and would love to hear how that went too. Anyway good luck in moving back home, and all the best. I am very, very jealous in a good way!!! Congratulationsi have two cute cats that i am taking back to blighty with me hopefully next year. they came out with us almost 6 yrs ago and now they will be going home and we all can't wait
that pet passport seems confusing but tara had it all buttoned up and lots of peeps return to the uk with their pets so it can't be that difficult. we have had the titre test done and so all's looking good so far.
how long have you been away from the UK?
Sep 19th 2007, 9:29 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Thanks TruBrit, that was awfully nice of you to welcome me I chose the name marmalade as I always spread it on my toast in the morning when I go to visit family back home in Scotland. I've been away 20 years (can't really believe it, as time has definitely gotten away from me). All of my family is back home in Scotland, and as the years go by I get more and more homesick. I have enjoyed my time here in the US, but my home will always be Scotland.
The last time I was home was for my father's funeral (August) and that put a lot of my mulling over moving home into perspective. He had been sick for many years and I knew that he wouldn't last past a couple more I just wished I had moved home before now so I could have spent some quality time with him before he passed away. I am looking at moving home next summer, if I can wait that long. I am a teacher and have to wait until I am registered in Scotland though, and that takes a lot of paperwork and time, unfortunately.
Maybe you can answer this question. Is it better to fly my cats over when it is warmer weather rather than in the winter or does it not matter seeing it is very cold at 35,000 feet no matter the season. A bit concerned about my little ones (cats). Are you thinking of moving home?? And, where is home for you?
I chose the name marmalade as I always spread it on my toast in the morning when I go to visit family back home in Scotland. I've been away 20 years (can't really believe it, as time has definitely gotten away from me). All of my family is back home in Scotland, and as the years go by I get more and more homesick. I have enjoyed my time here in the US, but my home will always be Scotland.The last time I was home was for my father's funeral (August) and that put a lot of my mulling over moving home into perspective. He had been sick for many years and I knew that he wouldn't last past a couple more
I just wished I had moved home before now so I could have spent some quality time with him before he passed away. I am looking at moving home next summer, if I can wait that long. I am a teacher and have to wait until I am registered in Scotland though, and that takes a lot of paperwork and time, unfortunately. Maybe you can answer this question. Is it better to fly my cats over when it is warmer weather rather than in the winter or does it not matter seeing it is very cold at 35,000 feet no matter the season. A bit concerned about my little ones (cats). Are you thinking of moving home?? And, where is home for you?
Sep 19th 2007, 9:45 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Maybe you can answer this question. Is it better to fly my cats over when it is warmer weather rather than in the winter or does it not matter seeing it is very cold at 35,000 feet no matter the season. A bit concerned about my little ones (cats). Are you thinking of moving home?? And, where is home for you?
home for me is surrey, although born a scouser i moved sth when i was 18, just a few yrs ago
now mum and dad have passed away the sth is where home is and my life.many airlines will not let pets travel during the winter months. our two cats are persians and many airlines will not allow snub nosed cats or dogs so best to obviously check with your preferred airline. we are taking ours back on the QM2 as the flight out was so horrendous for them. continental did an ok job but it's such a long process for them from check-in to collection and really so noisy down in the aircraft hold. they will be 13 next year and i think the long flight will be too much for them tbh.
tara will report back once she gets back online in the uk and will give us a full run-down i know!
Sep 19th 2007, 10:00 am
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Re: All packed and ready to go
Tara, I just joined this forum and have been madly reading all of the messages, especially the ones about people moving back to the UK. I am so jealous of you Because, I plan on moving back to the UK within the next year. Can't wait to here how your trip went travelling back home. Where did you fly to Also, another thing we have in common is I have two cute cats that I am bringing with me. I have been doing research on the Pet Passport thing and would love to hear how that went too. Anyway good luck in moving back home, and all the best. I am very, very jealous in a good way!!! Congratulations
Because, I plan on moving back to the UK within the next year. Can't wait to here how your trip went travelling back home. Where did you fly to Also, another thing we have in common is I have two cute cats that I am bringing with me. I have been doing research on the Pet Passport thing and would love to hear how that went too. Anyway good luck in moving back home, and all the best. I am very, very jealous in a good way!!! Congratulations There has been loads of thread about taking pets back to the UK and there's always someone around to help you if you have any questions.My mum had a cat called Marmalade...yes he was a ginger tom.
