Today I decided to head up to the slopes, if only to prove to myself that it’s do-able as a day trip! It is.
Jamie was going off to work at midday, so it was a good opportunity to stretch my little English wings and adventure out on my own in my new wheels. I was [...]

Progress on the transport side of things today. I’ve commissioned the bike Jamie sourced for me a few weeks ago, this is basically new and came from a friend of hers for $160. It needed the tyres pumping (achieved with a workshop compressor!) and a lock. And a pump. So I bought both of these [...]

… well, I’ve nearly got a Social Security Number, anyway. It takes about 4 weeks to get the application through, but at least the proverbial ball is now rolling. We went and applied for it in the Social Security Office, where – be warned, be very warned – threatening, abducting or killing any member of [...]

I am now, er, here. In the US.
A smooth flight: it was virtually empty, so we were able to stretch out on all four of middle seats, and were plied with as much booze as we wanted. Virgin Atlantic really is the mutt’s nuts for the London-LA hop. Food was pretty good too, and plenty [...]

So this is The Moment! We’re sat in the pub in Terminal Three at Heathrow, and the departure gate’s just been announced so we’ll be off soon. Effortless, rapid check-in and security clearance. Last Stella-top.
The party on Saturday night was … epic! To all that made it, thanks for being there, and it was great [...]