h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Well, as mentioned before, I'm off to Mexico shortly, to give me a welcome break from this life - and indeed to give this life a welcome break from me.

I'm not leaving until Monday, but I'm minimising h2g2 activity after tonight due to still being on shift at work for the next couple of days, and needing to sort my real life out before departure... I do feel rather smug, though, because I've lost over a stone in the last two months and I'm now the same size and weight I was when I was 21 - result!

All I can say is, I shall miss h2g2 quite a lot and do take care of yourselves, as I'm sure you will.

Finally, does anyone have any tips on long-haul flights? I'm flying British Airways, and I've never been further than Venice, Granada or Prague before... and I've no idea what to expect in comparison to a Ryanair 737.

Have a good break! When are you back?

My first flight was to Africa! My top tip for long haul flights is just to do what feels right (and won't get you locked up). I quickly gave up trying to sleep and just watched films for hours and hours, which seemed to work. I didn't think it was as bad as people said it would be....

Otto

Thanks, and September 6th

Watch loads of films - that's what I do on flights from London to LA and back(10 hours each way). Mind you, that was on Virgin and they give you a pretty good selection.

Have a great time, don't drink the water, and by all the cheap Mezcal you can afford to bring back

That's not *too* long, Six

We shall miss you. Probably

I'll miss you Drink a shed load of water- some chemist will tell you why, but you get really thirsty, and drinking water minimises the effect of jet lag. Make sure you walk around- the last thing you need after a long-haul flight is to be knackered and have cramp.

Yes, make sure it's tap water

We actually have a bunch of useful entries in the UG for Mexico

A520868

I know, I found that!

Do you wish to leave any instructions for the safe care of your Phantasy Phootball team?

B

I thought about it, but I'm not sure what I can suggest... do I *have* any options?

I can take over your team temporarily if you like. I won't buy or sell anyone, except in the case of long-term injury (a month or more). Deal?

B

Deal! Oh, and if you can think of anyone better than Jo Tessem (ie more likely to get a game) that I can afford, sell him!

I don't think I can afford to sell Tel given the excessive amount I bid to get him, unless he's definitely ruled out for the entire season by some freak injury...

I will endeavour to replace Jo Tessem for you. However, with 0.2m plus - hmmm, let's see - another 0.2m for Tessem to play with, don't expect anyone from the big teams.

**browses player list**

How about Muzzy Izzet? He looked quite useful against Chelski yesterday. Or there's several good Blackburn midfielders up for grabs. Tugay?

B

Is Claus Jensen too much to ask for?

By the way - and I think this is really puishing my luck, considering what you've just agreed to do for me - I just noticed another three typos in the midfielders list - two Everton, and a Leeds.

I'll get me coat.

OK - for that, the League has placed a 0.7m Reserve price on Jensen.

B

*sigh* That cleans me out, doesn't it...

Am now in Oaxaca, having a whale of a time and will be taking the overnight bus to Puerto Escondido on Thursday night... love to all!

Ooh. I like the name. Sounds nice already