Day Zero - Leaving On A Jetplane

It’s been a long wait (think it was around the 500 day mark we booked), and it’s felt like we were never gonna get there at times but it’s finally here! So off we went leaving everything - save our suitcases, behind - well technically not everything, I did manage to sneak in my PS4 controller at the last minute to keep a check on The Division every now and again 😛

Parents and my sisters family were on a later flight than us, an hour behind so no biggie, but they went for the Priority check-in, so dropped off our bags at the same time. Struggled through security a little (we had to get most of our bags rescanned due to the sheer number of devices), missed the duty free pitfalls and grabbed some breakfast and a pint at the first available spot. Alas, breakfast gave Ann some thinking time, which isn’t always a good thing y'know… (and just in case you’re reading this bit Ann, hiya - as you are such a beautiful and loving wifey, you do have to agree with me on that one right? ;) x ). So she picked up some Jo Malone (???) which was all fine as I’d planned to get some whisky on the plane anyway (which actually in the end didn’t work out :wee sad face: )

By the time everything was done and some snacks and treats were procured (including Patrick wanting his own copy of 1984), we say our cheerios to the rest of the family and headed off to board…

Stop. So this was far as I got to scribbling things down on the plane. I then pick up to write the remainder of the day from bed, where I am right now and I am shattered. Have been up for just under 24 hrs, so things will be BRIEF as I need to crash.

Flight delayed by 45 mins or so. Bought a movie pack, listened to music in a vain attempt to sleep. Failed at that. Kids watched Moana and Fantastics Beasts. Food was pretty fine, kids ate it for the most part. Gracie fell asleep. Failed more times at sleeping. Gracie awoke. Ate sandwiches which were pretty nice. Ate Gracie’s sandwiches as she didn’t think so. Landed. Queued at customs for an hour. Upgraded our car to the same model as before. Revolut card failed. Got to our hotel. Bought Starbucks smoothies. Revolut card failed. Mum and dad also delayed but got to their hotel, which was different from ours Just shortly after. Met up with the rest of the party but only last about 30 minutes of searching for food places before throwing in the towel and taking the kids to grab a quick Subway. Went to Walgreens. Revolut card worked! Headed to the hotel. Fell into bed. End.

Well just about. Had I persevered with the rest of the party I would have found myself in Hooters, my most favourite-est place ever! 😛 I’m pretty sure there will be other opportunities. So that’s me off now to go dream about their amazing ummm… wings and stuff… 😏

Magic Kingdom tomorrow and as we missed out of a trip to Disney Springs for our Magic bands (oh yeah forgot to mention that one, I’ll tell you tomorrow), it’s gonna be a super early one. Until then folks!