NEW YORK, New York

Weve arrived safe and well. No hiccups, great trip - as far
as long hauls go.

The trip itself went to plan, no holdups, no eventualities. There was one minor issue but no need to mention that as was very minor.

Anyway, weve been here 7 hours and have done 2 bars and had dinner. VerY good local brews indeed. Weve seen one New York Yankees game on tv (lost) and visited Times Square. My suitcase was visited by Home Security at NY airport - one broken lock, hole in my bag and mangled zipper. Gotta love those Yanks.

Anyway, met a nice man on the flight to LAX. He asked us all about our trip, real friendly guy. He was on his way to Boston for business. Seated next to us he was a good influence as we departed our kids and home environment. Anyway, nothing much had happened on the flight til I was provided with my meal - missing cutlery. I asked the hostie for provision thereof. All I said was "thats a knife?" And prepared myself to say "this is a knife" in eloquent aussie fashion. At which time a burly hand was laid on my shoulder saying "did I mention I'ma USAir marshall"? Be careful out there!