29 June - my journey there

It was a stunning journey. The highlight should really have been the 1st class GNER ticket to kings cross (thanks John, also for getting me to T4) but it paled in comparison with my club world ticket on BA. I have heard DS for ages talking about 31 inch this and 32 inch that when it comes to aircraft leg room, but this wasnt a seat. It was a room. I had more space here than i did in my 5th form work carroll at Downside. The thing came with cushions and blankets and stuff, and i was basically lying back for most of the flight, watching the clock, trying to read a spot of Bill Bryson, and watching Hitch on BA's flight tv. It was the only film on offer, and it had its moments. The flight was great, immigration took an hour, and then i had a car waiting for me when i got there. It was just a car, some Lincoln something or other, but the thing about these North American cars is that they are the size of a small Harborne flat, so you feel like you are important...

The flat, when i was introduced to it, was a stunner too. I'm only here a week or so, depending on who i believe, but it has a DVD, CD player, satellite TV, gym... and most importantly, it looks out on to the CN tower. Here i was wondering how often i might do the tourist thing in 6 months, and i live next door to the thing!

All being well, i move in to North York next week, but it will be a bit of a laugh having this place while it is there!