Setting Off

And we're off...in 1.5 hours

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May 20th 2009
Yes, we were at the airport too early to do the bag drop. All of you who know Shane well will understand. We've just had dinner at the Gordon Ramsey "Plane Food" restaurant at T5 and a lovely bottle of wine. We might finally be feeling relaxed for the first time in weeks. Janie has just texted to say she's waiting at the airport in Paris, as well be meeting her later tonight at the Milan M ... read more

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