Oh I don't do the trivia, not often anyway. I spend too much time playing with paper and glue so Mada and I will be turning into a greetings card factory I think.

How excited you two sound!

Oh my goodness, it is just as well you were not here today! QVC has 'Craft Days' every three months when it is 24 hours of craft products, some lovely things. We do have a whole craft channel as I have told you but it isn't like QVC, QVC normally only has two hours each week.

The things that I have bought today will arrive within about a week so you will be here.

You 'Gals' have a wonderful visit! Next time, the three of you can go together...Maybe to a 'nutral' place!

Meantime, I can't wait for the play by play!

Two days to go.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, it will tomorrow...

Jealous jeans me. I hope you both have a ball.

Mada should be flying by now! I know very well you are both going to have the best time ever, and probably start up a shop, the ammount of cards you make!

Tomorrow she flies. She leaves Bucharest at 13.05 and should arrive in Jersey at 19.50. I will of course be watching the flight arrival times to see if the Jersey flight is on time, or even early as it can be. I only need to leave the house at roughly the time the flight lands as it is a short distance on a good road. By the time they get off the plane and walk to the arrivals hall I will be there.

Before we come here we will pop straight into town to get the lady fed!

As far as I can tell 13.05 in Romania is 11.05 in the UK so she will be in the air by this time tomorrow, perhaps 'enjoying' an airline lunch.

Phew! I am now done with all the shopping and preparations. I have just returned home after a few good hours of wandering around town taking care of stuff.

I am quite excited for finding a little sweet something for Sue. I already had a gift ready but I had to add this tiny extra I found today in a small shop. Hope she'll love it .

My bag is 75% packed, the cooking is done (I couldn't go away leaving my brother with an empty fridge ), I have chewing gum and candy ready for the take-off and I'm a bit tired for the moment but that will pass soon.

Now I'm trying to decide what to wear on the plane and which book to take with me.

And I'm praying that I won't get lost during the transfer in London...

Thank you all for 'living' this moment with us. I know that this holiday will be a big adventure for me and will stay forever as a landmark of my life.

Take this highly illegal pic out if you like, but it may get past the censor as it is a very special occasion. I just thought you would all like to see Mada done up in her travelling outfit and ready for take off!

Hahaha, that is priceless!

Have a great trip, Mada, and we are all looking forward to your posts here once you get settled in and can find a moment between crafting, shopping and all the other wonderful things Sue has organized for you both!

Sara, thank you for the compliment! I wish my hips were that small.

Thank you Mags, we'll definitely keep you posted about our whereabouts in the next 2 weeks.

Great advice Toni! I was thinking of 'layering' myself too.
I think that my book will be "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Followed by 'Lunch at British Airways' and then 'Dinner at Hector's'

Such a 'food-y' trip! Hope you're not disappointed with airline 'food'

I wish you Mada a fantastic trip, and I am sure your two ladies will have a great time together, cooking up mischief wherever you go .

Thanks Szabs!

Do you happen to be at Gatwick airport tomorrow afternoon? Or Heathrow?

Mada, wear shoes that are easy to slip off, for both the security check and on the plane.

I certainly hope you two have a blast! I can't wait to hear about the trip. Have fun!!

Have a great time! I'm so excited for you both!

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I'll say the only thing left to say in this thread, as Mada departs in a couple of hours:

BON VOYAGE !!!

safe travels, Mada!
So excited for both you and Sue