[robert waddell]

went down to London yesterday   just for the day  flew down (first time in a plane) observations of the day
first all the palaver to get on board these fundamentalists have done more the job market than they realise
then the acceleration that the plane has i want a jet engine
the economy it is just starting to bite down in London well according to my taxi driver back to the airport i was his third fare yesterday and in his taxi from the airport so not very encouraging for us up north
two hours hanging about heathrow   but it was not wasted aircraft constantly taking of every 2-3 minutes
then the loved up couple in front of me going through the check in  obviously they had been at the night before and just could not wait for the next night    if she was that desperate they could have went to the bog
if my car creaked and groaned as much as the aircraft back to Edinburgh i would be very worried  my seat was opposite the wing the outer half flapping up and down the ailerons just did not look right but the views were terrific both down and back   the wind farm at braes of doune  then the vastness of the wind farm at elvanfoot can only be seen from the air not much in the way of cloud down but back up the fluffy white stuff was just like an Arctic scene  a well back to reality

[doganjo]

Flying's great - I love it, but I've decided train is much more relaxing and to be honest doesn't take a great deal longer these days!  Glad you enjoyed the trip, Robert.

[Bionic]

I love flying and have done a fair bit of long haul flying over the years. Several times to Asia, Africa and the US and once to OZ.
My two most memorable flights.  At Johannesburg airport we were transferring to another flight. I asked for a window seat and the attendant looked a bit perplexed saying they are all window seats. I looked perplexed back but then once I saw the plane I realised the set up. A small plane with only one seat each side of the aisle and our lunch, a carton of juice and a sandwich, was sitting on our seats as we boarded.
 
The second memorable flight was in the Maldives where we were on a plane on skis, taking off and landing on water. That was a real experience.
 
Robert I know what you mean about the acceleration. The take off is always my favourite part.
Glad you enjoyed it. Are you going to share with us the reason for your trip?
Sally
 

[robert waddell]

well it was not me that was paying for it      which makes  a  big difference       at this moment in time no i will not be divulging  my reason for the journey to London

[Sylvia]

I don't mind the occasional flight to Ireland (1hour and 10 minutes) but any further I find incredibly boring, like being on a coach with no countryside to look at.
I did go to Australia a couple of years ago and found the whole flight tedious. I'd rather stay at home!!
(even going to Ireland I prefer to drive up to Holyhead and catch the ferry!)
 

[MAK]

I agree Robert - flying is a pain ,especially passing through airports and security and the hanging around.
We had a day out too. We needed  to buy an wooden outside stair case so we can use a loft room as a "studio". The drive was through the Monts de Ambazac and we kept spotting the train tack. Since they start day trips by train to Limoges for 3 Euros next week we will be trying that soon. I love a train trip - it beats flying and negotiating hair pin bends in the car.
My guess is that a film production company paid for your jaunt to London ( and the taxi from Heathrow).
Am I right or am I wrong? 
Martin

[jaykay]

Glad you had a great trip 
I wouldn't swap where I live for the world, but I really enjoy the odd day or so I get in London for work sometimes, though I go by train not plane usually.

[tizaala]

I bet he's going on Britains got tallent with a fully trained dancing pig and a bagpipe playing chicken, 

[jaykay]

  

[robert waddell]

no all wrong

[Big Light]

Male Escort ?

[robert waddell]

no                                we have done the film bit before these film company's have money to burn         
they wanted the pigs for an extra day of filming and i had a hire for the digger the next day £365 for the taxi back down

[Mammyshaz]

It must be the Olympics. Are you secretly taking part?? 

[robert waddell]

cant be gassed with them

[manian]

i flew to glascow from east midlands one morning
usually takes and hour....this particular morning we took off at 7.30 (1/2 hour late) and arrived at 8am.....the pilot said he took the short cut