Kissmas Day!!

What a lovely day in Orkney!

Lots of presents, a few bubbles and a walk to watch the Ba - which is a bit mental but fun to watch.

The Ba - a big rugby game, no rules, played in the main street

Must be hot in the middle

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Home

I'm Home, 'nuff said.

Flight Delayed

I am watching the huge tractors and snow blowing machines speed up and down the runway at Edinburgh airport.  In the 30 mins I have been sitting here they have almost cleared the entire part of the runway that I can see.


I would like to hug all of the people out there clearing the runway as I now have a fighting chance of getting back to Kirkwall today.


So far my flight is delayed by about 30 mins.... will keep you all posted.

A lesson from Amina

Amina has been Little Miss Positive for the whole of our time at Babson.  When anyone felt a little low, tired or overwhelmed she was there to pick us up and of course provided chocolate.

The journey continues....

So after my successful negotiating to get myself on a plane yesterday, Heathrow decided to close and mass turmoil ensued.   No flights at all and LOTS of very unhappy travellers, and even more unhappy ground staff. After further negotiation, searching several levels at 2 terminals, a brief encounter with the other Fellows (also searching for bags)  I managed to find my suitcase, but alas no bike. 

So at 6pm I decided to leave Heathrow and head for central London.  My fab hubby dealt with me in various states of stress and exhaustion yesterday and managed to get me a train ticket to Edinburgh on Sunday (today- currently I am on the train), and a flight from Edinburgh to Kirkwall tomorrow, Monday.

Every cloud has a silver lining so I got to spend the evening catching up with Derm and Joanne and their friend Ben.  After they rescued me from Manor House tube station I was whisked back to theirs to eat a fab dinner, have a hot shower, sip champagne, eat chocolate and sleep. PERFECT.

They even took me to the train station this morning and I am now snug in my first class seat, with power for my laptop and free wifi to occupy my time.

I thought of Amina throughout my adventures and managed to stay (relatively) positive.  So I remain hopeful that Virgin, BMI and the Heathrow ground staff will care enough to return my bike to me when they have found it.  I also remain hopeful that the predicted blizzard in Edinburgh will not eventuate and I will be in Kirkwall by lunch time tomorrow!