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

Nice...I've been there a few times...say hello to the guys in 'The London Pub' *hehehe*

Mobile is fine as long as it remains off. You're not going to get any reception up there anyway. MP3 players are also fine. The only things you're not allowed to carry in your 1 item of mini laptop bag sized hand baggage are food, drink and other gel/liquids (no water, toothpaste, hand cream, makeup, shoe odour eaters, etc).

I knew I'd have to have it switched off, but didn't really want to leave my little Space Odyssey to fend for itself in my suitcase.

Hmm. That'll be lighters out then. What'll I do while waiting for my case?

Take some juggling balls with you. That way you can make make some booze money from other tourists while you wait for your bag to arrive.

I could pile some shopping on the conveyor belt and complain that there's never any staff on.

Rang the airport to check whether there were any delays earlier. Everything was fine. Rang my friend at her desk to tell her we were going to have a five hour delay.

There was lots of panicky jibba jabba and then she dashed over. Couldn't keep the straight face up though.

I can't get the biro ink off my forehead.

How unnaturally evil of you
I'm just having a panic attack about Thursday, feel free to ignore this quivering heap of something that I guess is me.

I've never shot under a desk so fast.

Which part? The big scary airport, the flight or the whole other country?

You'll be fine.

Oh the everything bit. I'm going to blame being a coward and having my shoes thrown in a lake.

Just follow the signs that say "'merica - thattaway" and don't go fiddling with the captains computer stuff.

And remember, in case of an emergency: break dance.

You mean I've got to learn how to breakdance? That'll take months, I've got 36 hours

Yes. It'll take your mind off the panicking about getting lost in the airport.

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Don't mind me, I've gone all daft.

I've been chucking bits of things in my case all week. I'm not sure what's in there now. It's probably easier to check what's left in the house rather than go through the suitcase.

Been doing the same. Tomorrow I'm going to empty it and start over.

OK Croz. You only need *one* kitchen sink. I'm a seasoned traveller, trust me on this.

RF

p.s. Have a great time!

Footy, are you flying with Ryanair? If you are, you might want to check what their current security checks entail

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/notices.php?notice=060822-ASP-EN

No!

Phew!

I'm glad I'm not, I'd make some people laugh themselves to death looking like that.

Think I'd make them laugh walking in normally.

Just realised I've packed the clothes I'm wearing to go to the airport in. I'll have to turn up in flip flops and my pirate gear.