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Derrygal Mar 24th 2011 9:36 am
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Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9262527)
Yes I am and now that the money has cleared into my account from the apt sale I am ready to go. Here are the flight details:

Delta Flight 34 departing Newark at 6:05pm on Saturday 26th March, arriving at Amsterdam at 7:50am (6:50am UK time) on Sunday 27th March.

Delta Flight 9296 (operating as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) departing Amsterdam at 10:15am (9:15am UK time), arriving in Birmingham at 10:30am UK time.

I'm going home :thumbsup:
Have a great flight!! All the best to you in your new life back home!! :)

Wawa Mar 24th 2011 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9262527)
Yes I am and now that the money has cleared into my account from the apt sale I am ready to go. Here are the flight details:

Delta Flight 34 departing Newark at 6:05pm on Saturday 26th March, arriving at Amsterdam at 7:50am (6:50am UK time) on Sunday 27th March.

Delta Flight 9296 (operating as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) departing Amsterdam at 10:15am (9:15am UK time), arriving in Birmingham at 10:30am UK time.

I'm going home :thumbsup:
All the very best Lorac05...wish I was in one of your excess luggages......:lol: Will have to be content with watching and waiting for your first post from 'the flip side', to quote Bee.

bandrui Mar 24th 2011 3:15 pm
Re: The 'Bon Voyage' Thread! - Flight Tracker!
 
Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9262527)
Yes I am and now that the money has cleared into my account from the apt sale I am ready to go. Here are the flight details:

Delta Flight 34 departing Newark at 6:05pm on Saturday 26th March, arriving at Amsterdam at 7:50am (6:50am UK time) on Sunday 27th March.

Delta Flight 9296 (operating as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) departing Amsterdam at 10:15am (9:15am UK time), arriving in Birmingham at 10:30am UK time.

I'm going home :thumbsup:
Hey Lorac05 - that's great. I can't track you this weekend (out of town) but I will certainly be thinking of you. Have a good trip and don't forget to post when you can. I shall be soaking up all the details you care to share.
All the best,
Linda

curleytops Mar 25th 2011 1:08 am
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Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9262527)
Yes I am and now that the money has cleared into my account from the apt sale I am ready to go. Here are the flight details:

Delta Flight 34 departing Newark at 6:05pm on Saturday 26th March, arriving at Amsterdam at 7:50am (6:50am UK time) on Sunday 27th March.

Delta Flight 9296 (operating as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) departing Amsterdam at 10:15am (9:15am UK time), arriving in Birmingham at 10:30am UK time.

I'm going home :thumbsup:
Have a wonderful safe trip Lorac, congratulations and best wishes!:thumbsup:

fatcat65 Mar 25th 2011 2:59 am
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safe trip and happy landings...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

quoll Mar 25th 2011 10:14 am
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Bon Voyage Lorac!

charleygirl Mar 26th 2011 10:20 am
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safe travels Lorac! must be on the plane now!

sallysimmons Mar 26th 2011 1:45 pm
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I can't even imagine how exciting it must feel! Good luck Lorac!!

quoll Mar 27th 2011 8:18 am
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Originally Posted by charleygirl (Post 9266571)
safe travels Lorac! must be on the plane now!
Must have arrived by now! Welcome home!!!

Beedubya Mar 27th 2011 9:01 am
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Welcome home Lorac. :thumbsup:

bandrui Mar 27th 2011 10:59 am
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Hi Lorac,
I tracked your flight until I went to bed. I see it took off 2 hours late so hope you made that connecting flight in Amsterdam :huh:. Hope your return is everything you want it to be.:)

Lorac05 Mar 27th 2011 11:31 pm
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Originally Posted by bandrui (Post 9268267)
Hi Lorac,
I tracked your flight until I went to bed. I see it took off 2 hours late so hope you made that connecting flight in Amsterdam :huh:. Hope your return is everything you want it to be.:)
I'm home!!! Yes the flight did take off two hours late due to the plane coming from Atlanta having engine problems. However Delta were aware of this and were re-booking everyone's connecting flight at check in at Newark - I was pushed to a flight leaving Amsterdam at 11:30am UK time. I was able to call my parents to let them know from Newark that I would be arriving at 12:50pm instead of 13:30am.

And I had a welcome committee - my parents and my sister with her two kids with ballons saying "Welcome Home"!! Slept very well last night and will take a few days to get my legs back before getting going.

windsong Mar 27th 2011 11:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9269186)
I'm home!!! Yes the flight did take off two hours late due to the plane coming from Atlanta having engine problems. However Delta were aware of this and were re-booking everyone's connecting flight at check in at Newark - I was pushed to a flight leaving Amsterdam at 11:30am UK time. I was able to call my parents to let them know from Newark that I would be arriving at 12:50pm instead of 13:30am.

And I had a welcome committee - my parents and my sister with her two kids with ballons saying "Welcome Home"!! Slept very well last night and will take a few days to get my legs back before getting going.
Terrific to read you are back on home turf, Lorac. You must be feeling tons of relief to finally be "home".

Derrygal Mar 28th 2011 10:13 am
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Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9269186)
I'm home!!! Yes the flight did take off two hours late due to the plane coming from Atlanta having engine problems. However Delta were aware of this and were re-booking everyone's connecting flight at check in at Newark - I was pushed to a flight leaving Amsterdam at 11:30am UK time. I was able to call my parents to let them know from Newark that I would be arriving at 12:50pm instead of 13:30am.

And I had a welcome committee - my parents and my sister with her two kids with ballons saying "Welcome Home"!! Slept very well last night and will take a few days to get my legs back before getting going.
Glad you got back home okay - all the very best to you for your future back in the UK.

bandrui Mar 28th 2011 11:04 am
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Originally Posted by Lorac05 (Post 9269186)
I'm home!!! Yes the flight did take off two hours late due to the plane coming from Atlanta having engine problems. However Delta were aware of this and were re-booking everyone's connecting flight at check in at Newark - I was pushed to a flight leaving Amsterdam at 11:30am UK time. I was able to call my parents to let them know from Newark that I would be arriving at 12:50pm instead of 13:30am.

And I had a welcome committee - my parents and my sister with her two kids with ballons saying "Welcome Home"!! Slept very well last night and will take a few days to get my legs back before getting going.
Lucky you Lorac05... the welcome committee. I don't think there will be anyone there when I arrive :(. How wonderful for you. It brought a tear to my eye.
Keep us posted after you take some time to get ovewr the jet lag.
All the very best
Linda

windsong Mar 28th 2011 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by bandrui (Post 9270613)
Lucky you Lorac05... the welcome committee. I don't think there will be anyone there when I arrive :(. How wonderful for you. It brought a tear to my eye.
Keep us posted after you take some time to get ovewr the jet lag.
All the very best
Linda

Linda - The long loving arms of the UK will reach out to encircle you in its embrace :)

BUTTERFLY SUN
My beautiful bright sun
I open my wings to you
To feel your warmth,
Your light, and your joy.
Come warm my body
Through my outstretched wings
And I will fly . . . fly . . . fly
And revel in your rays forever.
Copyright © Tina Ryan - All Rights Reserved

bandrui Mar 28th 2011 1:56 pm
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Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9270828)
Linda - The long loving arms of the UK will reach out to encircle you in its embrace :)

BUTTERFLY SUN
My beautiful bright sun
I open my wings to you
To feel your warmth,
Your light, and your joy.
Come warm my body
Through my outstretched wings
And I will fly . . . fly . . . fly
And revel in your rays forever.
Copyright © Tina Ryan - All Rights Reserved
Thank you. That was beautiful. Touched me deeply.

windsong Mar 28th 2011 1:58 pm
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Originally Posted by bandrui (Post 9270836)
Thank you. That was beautiful. Touched me deeply.
You're welcome, Linda. I wrote that poem to accompany a piece of music called "Butterfly Waltz" and its symbolism touches many facets of life.

If we stay "open", we will truly be encircled by the beauty of nature and all it has to offer.

bandrui Mar 28th 2011 2:26 pm
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Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9270840)
You're welcome, Linda. I wrote that poem to accompany a piece of music called "Butterfly Waltz" and its symbolism touches many facets of life.

If we stay "open", we will truly be encircled by the beauty of nature and all it has to offer.
Oh, that was your poem! So beautiful. And those are my thoughts exactly on the beauty of nature. That is why I have decided to look for a place by the sea and hopefully close to more of the beauty of nature. If I can have that, I am happy. My second cousin thinks I should move to Devizes because they have this supermarket and that supermarket. Those aren't the things I am looking for in a place. Quite the reverse.

windsong Mar 28th 2011 2:52 pm
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Originally Posted by bandrui (Post 9270876)
Oh, that was your poem! So beautiful. And those are my thoughts exactly on the beauty of nature. That is why I have decided to look for a place by the sea and hopefully close to more of the beauty of nature. If I can have that, I am happy. My second cousin thinks I should move to Devizes because they have this supermarket and that supermarket. Those aren't the things I am looking for in a place. Quite the reverse.
I quite agree, Linda. Go for the peace and nature and the beautiful views. When you have that, the rest is easy.

I am going to look at Devon, Somerset and Wales. My family originates from all three places and I have been watching quite a bit of all three on BBC's Escape to the Country. That show not only shows you the homes but the beautiful countryside and villages. It's wonderful.

bandrui Mar 28th 2011 3:18 pm
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Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9270894)
I quite agree, Linda. Go for the peace and nature and the beautiful views. When you have that, the rest is easy.

I am going to look at Devon, Somerset and Wales. My family originates from all three places and I have been watching quite a bit of all three on BBC's Escape to the Country. That show not only shows you the homes but the beautiful countryside and villages. It's wonderful.
I really must get the BBC Iplayer. How did you do that?

bandrui Mar 28th 2011 3:19 pm
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Ooops. I think I am getting off track for this thread. Do you want to answer that over on Silly Chit Chat? :D

curleytops Mar 30th 2011 1:12 am
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I'm on my way :thumbsup: Started my journey yesterday from where I lived, spending the day in Thunder Bay with my family and on to Toronto this afternoon where I'll spend the night with an old friend I haven't seen in over 10 years. Boy do we have some catching up to do!

I'm leaving Canada on Thursday departing Toronto Air Transat Flt. TS824E (Thos. Cook TCX215) at 4:10 pm arriving London Gatwick 4:40 am Fri. April 1 ... I CAN'T WAIT::D:thumbsup:

windsong Mar 30th 2011 1:48 am
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Originally Posted by curleytops (Post 9274135)
I'm on my way :thumbsup: Started my journey yesterday from where I lived, spending the day in Thunder Bay with my family and on to Toronto this afternoon where I'll spend the night with an old friend I haven't seen in over 10 years. Boy do we have some catching up to do!

I'm leaving Canada on Thursday departing Toronto Air Transat Flt. TS824E (Thos. Cook TCX215) at 4:10 pm arriving London Gatwick 4:40 am Fri. April 1 ... I CAN'T WAIT::D:thumbsup:
I am SO excited and happy for you!! Where is your final destination in the UK?

curleytops Mar 30th 2011 3:05 am
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Originally Posted by windsong (Post 9274216)
I am SO excited and happy for you!! Where is your final destination in the UK?
Windsong, I'm going to Folkestone, Kent, still trying to figure out how to change the location thingy:unsure:

Beedubya Mar 30th 2011 5:08 am
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Originally Posted by curleytops (Post 9274135)
I'm on my way :thumbsup: Started my journey yesterday from where I lived, spending the day in Thunder Bay with my family and on to Toronto this afternoon where I'll spend the night with an old friend I haven't seen in over 10 years. Boy do we have some catching up to do!

I'm leaving Canada on Thursday departing Toronto Air Transat Flt. TS824E (Thos. Cook TCX215) at 4:10 pm arriving London Gatwick 4:40 am Fri. April 1 ... I CAN'T WAIT::D:thumbsup:
Bon voyage curleytops!! Hope you have a safe and pleasant journey. :thumbsup:

Wawa Mar 30th 2011 6:05 am
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All the very best Curleytops...this is the beginning of a brand new life - I will wave when I see you go over :lol: so get a window seat....

moonsurfer Mar 30th 2011 8:44 pm
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Well my Dad goes back after 28 and a half years tomorrow, don't know the flight number but 8.30 pm from Bangkok on Etihad Airways to somewhere in the Gulf then Heathrow - I'll be going for a visit later in the year and in the meantime I keep hoping for a redundancy from the Government :)

Beedubya - so glad you made it back and am enjoying hearing your updates ;)

Beedubya Mar 30th 2011 10:41 pm
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Originally Posted by moonsurfer (Post 9276246)
Well my Dad goes back after 28 and a half years tomorrow, don't know the flight number but 8.30 pm from Bangkok on Etihad Airways to somewhere in the Gulf then Heathrow - I'll be going for a visit later in the year and in the meantime I keep hoping for a redundancy from the Government :)

Beedubya - so glad you made it back and am enjoying hearing your updates ;)

I came on Etihad too, so your dad will be stopping in Abu Dhabi.

Thanks Moonsurfer, just slowly getting back into it and am now seriously job hunting as I kept changing my mind about where I was going to live/work.

quoll Mar 30th 2011 10:55 pm
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Originally Posted by moonsurfer (Post 9276246)
Well my Dad goes back after 28 and a half years tomorrow, don't know the flight number but 8.30 pm from Bangkok on Etihad Airways to somewhere in the Gulf then Heathrow - I'll be going for a visit later in the year and in the meantime I keep hoping for a redundancy from the Government :)

Beedubya - so glad you made it back and am enjoying hearing your updates ;)
Sounds like the process is beginning! Give him chance at least to find somewhere so you can doss down with him for a little while.

Let us hope that the VR packages are on offer soon. I am thinking of packing it all in too today - might feel different tomorrow but retirement is sounding really good right now!

Beedubya Mar 30th 2011 11:06 pm
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Originally Posted by quoll (Post 9276465)
Sounds like the process is beginning! Give him chance at least to find somewhere so you can doss down with him for a little while.

Let us hope that the VR packages are on offer soon. I am thinking of packing it all in too today - might feel different tomorrow but retirement is sounding really good right now!
But Quoll if you retire in Canberra you will surely die of boredom!! :eek: You will have to split your time between here and Oz.............

cheers Mar 31st 2011 2:02 am
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Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9276439)
I came on Etihad too, so your dad will be stopping in Abu Dhabi.

Thanks Moonsurfer, just slowly getting back into it and am now seriously job hunting as I kept changing my mind about where I was going to live/work.
Where are you going to live?

quoll Apr 1st 2011 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by Beedubya (Post 9276491)
But Quoll if you retire in Canberra you will surely die of boredom!! :eek: You will have to split your time between here and Oz.............
Yes, boredom:eek: It's why I work having retired once already but I am getting too old for it now, I just want to curl up under the doona and hope that it all goes away!

Curly tops, I missed tracking you (that's the problem with being on the other side of the world) so welcome home! You should be there by now!!!

curleytops Apr 1st 2011 9:21 am
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I'm home and it feels great :thumbsup: About to enjoy some fish & chips very shortly :p

bandrui Apr 1st 2011 10:31 am
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Originally Posted by curleytops (Post 9280242)
I'm home and it feels great :thumbsup: About to enjoy some fish & chips very shortly :p
Excellent... have some for me!

Beedubya Apr 1st 2011 8:26 pm
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Originally Posted by curleytops (Post 9280242)
I'm home and it feels great :thumbsup: About to enjoy some fish & chips very shortly :p
Well done Curleytops. :thumbsup:

I hope you had some mushy peas too. :lol:

windsong Apr 2nd 2011 2:15 am
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Originally Posted by curleytops (Post 9280242)
I'm home and it feels great :thumbsup: About to enjoy some fish & chips very shortly :p
Wonderful news!!!! Keep us in the loop. Can't wait to see pics ;)

Pollyana Apr 4th 2011 6:51 pm
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Originally Posted by curleytops (Post 9274353)
Windsong, I'm going to Folkestone, Kent, still trying to figure out how to change the location thingy:unsure:
At the top of the page on the cream bar you will see a link called SHORTCUTS , drop down the menu there and click on EDIT PROFILE. About halfway down your profile page you will see a box for LOCATION. Type in your update and then save at the bottom of the page :)

Pollyana Apr 7th 2011 3:33 pm
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By popular request, even though I am only home for a month :o

If anyone is bored - I leave Brisbane in about an hours time, A330 to Singapore, QF51, then A380 QF9 to Heathrow.........:thumbsup:

I'm coming home, I've done my time.........(pity I have to come back and serve the rest of my sentence :D)

windsong Apr 7th 2011 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Pollyana (Post 9292808)
By popular request, even though I am only home for a month :o

If anyone is bored - I leave Brisbane in about an hours time, A330 to Singapore, QF51, then A380 QF9 to Heathrow.........:thumbsup:

I'm coming home, I've done my time.........(pity I have to come back and serve the rest of my sentence :D)
Enjoy your stay in the home country! I am glad you have this opportunity to go home - and for a month, too. That will give you lots of time to weigh things up :)


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