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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10633817)
I think it depends on the airline, but usually they don't allow dogs in the cabin unless they are 'service' dogs, so he/she will probably be in the hold. :(
I heard it was at least 3 hours for International flights, but I don't think anyone would need to get there THAT early. So long as you take into consideration going through security and plan accordingly...a couple of hours would be fine. I usually start shaking once I get to the airport. I only have to get out of the car and hear the planes taking off for it to really hit me that I'm going somewhere. :) |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
HappyGlow is a "he" and I thought he was a "she"! lol
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10633832)
It is at this point, I feel for the pets. I wonder what they have to endure from the time they are handed over to the time the plane departs.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10633834)
HappyGlow is a "he" and I thought he was a "she"! lol
Sorry Windsong... :( :rofl: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
HappyGlow should be boarding the plane within the next hour :) Whoo Hoo !
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He must be SO excited now, aside from missing his little dog a bit. All the hard work is behind him now. On to phase two - getting settled in the UK.
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Come on, Happyglow! Time to check in with us lol! You must have your laptop with you!!!! :D :D
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Lets all raise our glasses to HappyGlow :drinkwine:who will board the plane in 40 minutes :D Bon Voyage my friend...safe travels and enjoy that moment when you realise you are home. :)
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10633910)
Lets all raise our glasses to HappyGlow who will board the plane in 40 minutes :D Bon Voyage my friend...safe travels and enjoy that moment when you realise you are home. :)
I wonder if they have Internet connection on his plane so he can connect. He is going to be doubled over with laughter when he reads all these messages and sees how frantic we are lollllll |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10633918)
Raising my glass to HappyGlow!! :drinkwine: :thumbsup:
I wonder if they have Internet connection on his plane so he can connect. He is going to be doubled over with laughter when he reads all these messages and sees how frantic we are lollllll |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10633923)
It's not frantic, it's excited !! :rofl: I think the Internet connection is only for those lucky devils in first class and business class. The rest of us have to make do with what we get. :) Besides, would you be able to concentrate on anything else BUT getting on the plane? lol
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Happy for Happyglow
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Currently watching my husband's (Robert) flight on flightaware from PHL to Manchester. US 734
It was very weird as I waved him off to begin "our" new chapter in life without me (I have to sell the house, cars etc before I can go) and I must admit at the moment it doesn't seem real as he travels a lot with work and i'm used to being on my own for a couple of weeks at a time. Maybe once I realise that he's not coming back in a fortnight it will sink in more, but right now it's rather odd. He had the major collywobbles last night worrying if we're doing the right thing and all, but there's no turning back now, he's resigned from his old job and starts his new one next week. I'm just glad the weather forecast for the coming week in UK is somewhat sunny, it always seems better when the sun's shining upon arrival :) Another chapter in our life is beginning and I don't know whether to be excited or to shit myself if I'm honest! ( sorry if this post was too long for the thread but it is related to Flight Tracker) |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10634104)
Currently watching my husband's (Robert) flight on flightaware from PHL to Manchester. US 734
It was very weird as I waved him off to begin "our" new chapter in life without me (I have to sell the house, cars etc before I can go) and I must admit at the moment it doesn't seem real as he travels a lot with work and i'm used to being on my own for a couple of weeks at a time. Maybe once I realise that he's not coming back in a fortnight it will sink in more, but right now it's rather odd. He had the major collywobbles last night worrying if we're doing the right thing and all, but there's no turning back now, he's resigned from his old job and starts his new one next week. I'm just glad the weather forecast for the coming week in UK is somewhat sunny, it always seems better when the sun's shining upon arrival :) Another chapter in our life is beginning and I don't know whether to be excited or to shit myself if I'm honest! ( sorry if this post was too long for the thread but it is related to Flight Tracker) I think when the day draws near to fly over, it is bound to make you wonder if you are doing the right thing. As you said, though, it is the beginning of another chapter . . . another adventure :) As many have said, you won't know unless you try ;) I don't think going back home can ever be bad ;) |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10634137)
Oooohh, so we have another "bon voyager" today :)
I think when the day draws near to fly over, it is bound to make you wonder if you are doing the right thing. As you said, though, it is the beginning of another chapter . . . another adventure :) As many have said, you won't know unless you try ;) I don't think going back home can ever be bad ;) I just hope all the local cats and dogs there won't pick on them for having American sounding meows and woofs :) And no, going back home can't be bad, it's all we've talked about doing in the last 17 years |
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According to Flightaware, Happyglow landed in Holland two hours ago :) I assume he has gone through Immigration and is waiting to pick up doggie now before proceeding to get three trains, a ferry and two taxis before reaching his final destination in the UK :)
Good luck, Happyglow! |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10634538)
According to Flightaware, Happyglow landed in Holland two hours ago :) I assume he has gone through Immigration and is waiting to pick up doggie now before proceeding to get three trains, a ferry and two taxis before reaching his final destination in the UK :)
Good luck, Happyglow! Gosh, that's definitely a journey and a half. It's unimaginable to me to have to catch a plane, three trains, a ferry and two taxis... I can't remember the final destination but wouldn't it have been easier to get a plane straight to the UK? Way to go Happyglow :) You're HOME!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by quoll
(Post 10630330)
Flightradar24 for me - I have it on my iPhone as well
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10633537)
We live vicariously through EVERYONE that is flying to the UK..lol. I look up at the planes flying over the house and wonder how many people in there are on their way home?? :thumbsup: Bon Voyage to your niece and a safe flight :)
"love this piece - listening while tracking my daughter's flight home for good from Montreal - after 10 years living away from UK in various places. The ups and downs matching radar and my emotions." I've been blubbing ever since! |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10634104)
Currently watching my husband's (Robert) flight on flightaware from PHL to Manchester. US 734
It was very weird as I waved him off to begin "our" new chapter in life without me (I have to sell the house, cars etc before I can go) and I must admit at the moment it doesn't seem real as he travels a lot with work and i'm used to being on my own for a couple of weeks at a time. Maybe once I realise that he's not coming back in a fortnight it will sink in more, but right now it's rather odd. He had the major collywobbles last night worrying if we're doing the right thing and all, but there's no turning back now, he's resigned from his old job and starts his new one next week. I'm just glad the weather forecast for the coming week in UK is somewhat sunny, it always seems better when the sun's shining upon arrival :) Another chapter in our life is beginning and I don't know whether to be excited or to shit myself if I'm honest! ( sorry if this post was too long for the thread but it is related to Flight Tracker) |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by Cardienscarf
(Post 10634862)
Congratulations on your husband's new job and going home! I hope it won't be too long before you can join him :)
I spoke briefly with him this morning and all seems well :) he said the sun is shining and there's fluffy white clouds overhead too! |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10634889)
Thank You
I spoke briefly with him this morning and all seems well :) he said the sun is shining and there's fluffy white clouds overhead too! Congratulations from me too :) The sun is shining? Wow ! LOL But I'm sure the time will fly past and it won't be long before you too are getting on that plane home and you'll be reunited once more :) :thumbsup: |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10634889)
Thank You
I spoke briefly with him this morning and all seems well :) he said the sun is shining and there's fluffy white clouds overhead too! |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Anybody heard from Happyglow? Can't wait to hear how the trip went.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10634901)
Congratulations from me too :) The sun is shining? Wow ! LOL But I'm sure the time will fly past and it won't be long before you too are getting on that plane home and you'll be reunited once more :) :thumbsup:
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10635720)
Until I get there I'm going to have to teach him how to look for bargains in the shops. He told me earlier that he'd bought some mouthwash from a local garage and it cost him £6 for a small bottle :eek: (it was late on Bank Holiday Monday so no big supermarkets were open at the time) I'd best get back quick to stop him from bankrupting us with his weekly shop at the Shell garage!
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by Cardienscarf
(Post 10635653)
Anybody heard from Happyglow? Can't wait to hear how the trip went.
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by ElizabethK
(Post 10635720)
Until I get there I'm going to have to teach him how to look for bargains in the shops. He told me earlier that he'd bought some mouthwash from a local garage and it cost him £6 for a small bottle :eek: (it was late on Bank Holiday Monday so no big supermarkets were open at the time) I'd best get back quick to stop him from bankrupting us with his weekly shop at the Shell garage!
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by Cardienscarf
(Post 10636542)
Unless he's buying you chocolates and flowers ;)
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Ok...who is the next member of our happy BE family to depart for home??
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10638433)
Ok...who is the next member of our happy BE family to depart for home??
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10639345)
That might be me :) flight shopping tonight. Probably between 12 - 16th April:amen:
I MIGHT be flying out on the 16th too... :D |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10639375)
EXCELLENT ! Don't forget to update us with your flight details so we can wave at the plane and follow your progress :thumbsup::thumbsup: How exciting ! :)
I MIGHT be flying out on the 16th too... :D |
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Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10639378)
If you knew how much I have to do between now and then :eek: you wouldn't say that. Nothing like leaving everything to the last minute. I am a text book case of how not to plan an International move right now. Still frankly all I really need is my passport and a plane ticket :lol:
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10639382)
Oh believe me I know EXACTLY what you are going through.. :rofl::rofl: I'm just waiting for my passport and I'm on the next plane :) So it's going to be the following: 1. passport arrives, 2. book ticket 3. pack 4. fly. All in the space of a couple of days. :rofl::rofl::eek:
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by vikingsail
(Post 10639388)
Yes :fingerscrossed: on the passport front. I think you mentioned earlier it might arrive by this Friday? Hope so, that would make for a busy but exciting weekend.
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YooHoo Happyglow...are you out there????? I guess you're out having way to much fun in the UK to remember us little people... :rofl::rofl::rofl::o
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by WhoFan63
(Post 10643563)
YooHoo Happyglow...are you out there????? I guess you're out having way to much fun in the UK to remember us little people... :rofl::rofl::rofl::o
Sat in bed with comatose pooch, drinking earl grey, wrapped up in everything I can find cos it's freezing in here. Spring's coming on wednesday apparently! :thumbsup: All is lovely, its great to be back, there's still a bit of countryside left. As for the humour - let's just say there was hilarity on the Norwich train before I even got home, and it's so wonderful to be somewhere where we all speak the same deeper language. Also got rather overenthusiastic in Sainsburys and bought everything, and yes it's about half the price of Canada, for a pescatarian and a small canine omnivore anyway. Thanks for all the good wishes, now to catch up on everyone else's news - who's next for the big leap? |
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by happyglow
(Post 10643897)
:o we're here! Just sooo tired, first time I've had a spare five minutes and a little energy to report in. Jetlag is a :banghead: and I need way more :beer::drinkwine: and COFFEE to reset my brain.
Sat in bed with comatose pooch, drinking earl grey, wrapped up in everything I can find cos it's freezing in here. Spring's coming on wednesday apparently! :thumbsup: All is lovely, its great to be back, there's still a bit of countryside left. As for the humour - let's just say there was hilarity on the Norwich train before I even got home, and it's so wonderful to be somewhere where we all speak the same deeper language. Also got rather overenthusiastic in Sainsburys and bought everything, and yes it's about half the price of Canada, for a pescatarian and a small canine omnivore anyway. Thanks for all the good wishes, now to catch up on everyone else's news - who's next for the big leap? You can't tease us like that about the train :sneaky: Do tell what happened. We all need a laugh :D Looking forward to more news :thumbsup: |
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Welcome home, Happyglow! Good luck in your new life, and good luck with keeping the weight off! I haven't managed it. Enjoy all that being home has to offer!
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Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
Originally Posted by perthhomeschool
(Post 10643944)
:thumbsup: Thanks for checking in! Sounds like all is going well. I'm sure you've said before, but where are you? Norwich?
You can't tease us like that about the train :sneaky: Do tell what happened. We all need a laugh :D Looking forward to more news :thumbsup: It requires the talents of Miss Betty to write about the train, but suffice it to say there was me (old git with small confused dog and too much luggage), a sweet and innocent young student and a very drunk fisherman jammed in the end of a carriage right by the loo, which of course the whole train decided to use, so it was like a rather smelly and riotous cocktail party. Eventually we managed to grab seats and a very young, erm, lady and gentleman took over the end of the carriage. He wanted to fight everything, they had two babies in tow and she was humungous with more. The atmosphere was somewhat tense as their loud arguing spilled over into the carriage (he kept opening the door and uttering vague threats at the world in general) so I decided to use Canadian charm on them. Sometimes it's very useful being a "foreigner" - worked a treat! :thumbup: Everyone else was lovely, had lots of charming chats with people and the copious coffee at Norwich station saved my life ;) |
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