is it ever going to happen?

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it feels like we have been waiting an absolute lifetime for this holiday to start. everything is booked: 13 flights, 15 hotels, hire cars, shuttle buses, conferences, dinners, pub gatherings with friends .. its all done ... but is the date ever going to finally arrive?

i always particularly look forward to the airport and all of its procedures to get you to that place of no return - no mans land! you know, after you've checked in, cleared the screening process and customs and finally its time for a well earned holiday drink! thats the beauty of international travel and 'no mans land' - even if you are leaving at 10am you are still guaranteed a refreshing alcoholic beverage at any hour of the day. its the true taste of freedom.

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