Some decisions

[vilakins]

I went to the Travel Show today, as they have good specials, and got myself wait-listed on a relatively cheap flight to the UK for Star One on Thai Airways. Not only is it a reasonable price (for halfway round the world) but if I join the 'Royal Orchid Plus' frequent flyer program they run, I get a free trip to Australia when I get back, plus nice little extras like being bumped to priority wait-listing, selection of window or aisle seats, and being able to choose my meal.

I can choose:
religious: kosher, Hindu or moslem
dietary: diabetic, low salt, or low-cholesterol
four kids of vegetarian: western, strict western (vegan?), Asian or Indian
or restrict myself to fruit or seafood; very odd.

And unless his work prevents it, Greg's coming too! We've got to think up something he can do while I'm at Star One which I wouldn't also want to do, but if all goes well, we'll have two weeks there. At this point it's hard to believe.

I've decided to save money in the short term and get my car fixed instead of replacing it. It needs a new aircon and if I'm not selling it, the roof repainted. It's been a very good car, and will be again when I'm no longer being cooked in it. I'd like to buy a newer one in the next two years though.

My contract finished on Friday (after two extensions) and though they said they might ask for me back sometime, I'm now hoping the agency will find me something else soon. I don't mind a bit of a break, but I do need to earn some more money soon.

Comments

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

So you're definitely coming over then?

Gina

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Failing any disasters, yep!

Re:

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Excellent stuff! I'll have to make a decision about Star One at some point, I suppose.

Gina

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It seems an easy one from here! Not far away, in a town you know, and dead cheap compared to the thousands I have to spend to get there.

Who else is going, do you know? quarryquest, I think.

Re:

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

It's a time thing as well. I'm giving a talk the week before so that will cut into my schedule to start with. I need to decide whether to book a day off either side of that weekend so I don't get behind on home stuff or work those two days so I don't get behind on paperwork.

Gina

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Your still welcome to stay if you want, I do posses a double bed. I will not be offended by a refusal by the way so don't be afraid to say no if South Wales doesn't fit into your itinerary

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I'd love to meet as many people as possible! It depends on Greg too, if he comes. We'll have to work out an itinerary that suits us both. Portmeirion's on the list, and at least one transporter bridge, so you never know...