The wanderer returns...

Getting back from two weeks away is always a wrench, even worse is having to go back to work. My body clock is still out of sync as I only got home at 10am yesterday morning, I've had plenty of sleep but my body still thinks it's the middle of the night. Its still 1am LA time!

The holiday itself was great, the first week in Las Vegas was good and the second week in LA was fantastic. Both hotels were really nice, but the Bellagio in Las Vegas was a bit a of a let down, the rooms were not as clean as they should have been, but apparently that's normal from what a few people have told me.

The Beverly Wilshire in LA was a different story, the hotel is great and very clean. I'd recommend it to anyone, especially for star spotting! In just one week we saw Bruce Willis, Leonardo Di Caprio, Daniel Craig, George Lucas and Angelica Houston. Not bad eh!

A flying start to the holiday....

Just my luck, at 3.10pm this afternoon on the way home from work on Friday, the car hit a raised manhole, which ripped off the exhaust manifold from under the car, this has also resulted in the sump being dented and possible piston damage to the engine, which could mean a new engine is needed.

I had to organise for the car to be towed, inform the police, insurance company and get Ian to come and pick Dad and I up from the garage.....the insurance company was brilliant and by 5.30 everything was sorted with everyone.

At least I dont have to worry about that while I'm away.

15 hours and I'm officially on Holiday!

That's it I've just finished packing my suitcase, I've run through and checked everything, passport, tickets, money etc...

All I have to do now is endure a half day at work, thank God I'm finishing work at 2.30pm. I don't think I could stand a full day, and then have to drive over to the hotel in Manchester in rush hour traffic. The thought of being able to check in at the airport the night before you fly is fantastic, no rushing across to the airport 2 hours before you fly. At least we can stroll across and have a leisurely, relaxed breakfast without the hassle of standing in line.

I don't know if I'll have time to post before I fly out on Saturday, I'm not taking my laptop so unless I find an internet cafe in Las Vegas or LA, you won't hear from me until I get back on the 20th November.

I still don't feel excited...

Early frost..

It's happened, I had to spend 5 minutes defrosting the car this morning. Xmas is just around the corner, Sunday night is Bonfire night and the leaves have all but dropped.

The end of the year is nigh!

Time to finish packing my suitcase!!!