I had already written a response but realized I clicked on reply to and it went back to her and not to the list. I wanted to say that I enjoyed ready Francis message. It had some funny points in the post. Usually when I fly I try and get a window seat. I wouldn't think of bringing my knitting. I would much ratherr look out the window and see the beauty of Earth below me. I usually do take either a book or magazine that I have saved just to carry on the plane with me untouched so it is something new to either read or look at. I also usually take my iPod with me and listen to my music. But I love looking out the window. I flew over night from New York to London and arrived 9:00 London time in the morning. We were told not to go to bed for it would help us with the jet lag and timezone difference and to go to bed earlier that evening...which is what we did. We went sight seeing around London and went on the river Thames in the evening. There is an 5 hours difference between EST and London standard time. I do realize Francis it is more than 5 hours for you between your timezone and the PST. You were in a huge city. I live in New York state...( not the city) and not everybody has the big gas gusslers you saw. We don't and can't afford to drive one. At airports you see all kinds of people who some have driven some distance just to get to the airport and fly away. I know myself I have to drive 30 minutes to my closest airport. Some people I know have to drive hours to get to an airport. Airports are always busy with people coming and going. You mentioned about not finding a white chocolate candy bar. I live near the state that is known for their chocolate making and that is Hershey, Pennslyvania. I went on my dream trip to the UK about 10 years ago. I actually found a big ( pound I think it was ) Nestle white chocolate candy bar with no cookie bits, or cereal bits just yummy solid white chocolate. I have never seen a bar like that here in the US. It seems funny that I saw one in England and bought it and soooo enjoyed every melting white chocolate goodness. I do not care for dark chocolate that everybody seems so crazy over. Give me white chocolate anytime...and if anybody in the UK is reading this ...they can send me a white chocolate candy bar...LOL Pretty Please. Super markets everywhere are different I think. All I Have to do is watch the travel channel and see both Anthony food shows and see the markets where people buy their food in other countries. They have food I have never heard of. Even in the UK which is an English speaking country their food is really different from ours...though to be honest I do remember seeing McDonalds, and some of the other fast food chains over there. Just like here in New York we enjoy what is known as Salt Potatoes. My girlfriend in Tenn. Never hearf of them before. Here I thought everybody knew what they were. Come to find out ...they originated in Syracuse, New York and it is something New Yorkers enjoy. Just like I know the food in New Orleans is different than the food here in New York. This country is so big...you will find alot of different foods depending on where you are in the big country of USA. This country is known as the melting pot for a reason. Francis, you were very lucky to be able to go to the IOLI convention. I have yet to go and I don't think I will ever go. It is too expensive for me personally especially now that my husband lost his job. But even when it was in Pennslyvania which is closer to me I couldn't go. New York will not be hosting any IOLI conventions since non of the guilds in New York are charted I do not believe. So I am looking forward to reading more of your experience Francis and others who post to the list. Come on people find your typing fingers and post. Anyhow...I so enjoyed reading your message Francis and I am looking forward to reading your next post and the one after that ...and the one after that. Sherry celticdreamwe...@yahoo.com
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