First Ever Court Case in Jul 2018

Our first ever court case, fighting a parking fine. Bit of a “trial” but a great life experience.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tag Archive for USA

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USA is a major tourist destination for us and a whole load more people around the globe

A view of Las Vegas early in the morning
A view of Las Vegas early in the morning

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 3 – Early Morning

By Nige on April 20, 2022 at 5:31 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | Las Vegas | USA

From turning out the light at 8:30 ish, I was up at 1:30am.  It wasn’t long before Vick was fully awake as well.

Arriving into Las Vegas
Arriving into Las Vegas

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 2 – Los Angeles LAX to Las Vegas LAS

By Nige on April 19, 2022 at 2:14 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | Los Angeles | USA

We walked down through Flight Connections to T4, where we queued up for Priority Assistance; got our AA boarding passes and then up the escalator to TSA Pre-Check

Champagne and amuse bouche in First Class on the BA flight to LAX
Champagne and amuse bouche in First Class on the BA flight to LAX

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 2 – London LHR to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on April 19, 2022 at 1:20 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

I was soon back in front of The First Wing (TFW) waiting for Vick who had gone to M&S to get some wheat-free scones.

Early in the morning in Rancho Mirage, CA
Early in the morning in Rancho Mirage, CA

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022

By Nige on March 1, 2022 at 10:38 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Announcements | British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

This is the first holiday that we have been on since we headed out to Italy for a week in Oct 2020.

The lights of New Jersey after taking off from JFK
The lights of New Jersey after taking off from JFK

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 3 – New York (JFK) to London (LHR)

By Nige on February 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

I must have just missed an all-terminals Air Train since the next one was 5 mins away.  I wasn't in a desperate hurry however.

A lovely view of LAX
A lovely view of LAX

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 3 – Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)

By Nige on February 20, 2022 at 8:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | USA

The last 24 hours have been a bit of a waste of time unfortunately.  Other than being asleep, I spent the majority of time during the day at LAX airport!

Almost midnight at LAX and it's bedlam!
Almost midnight at LAX and it's bedlam!

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 1 – New York JFK to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on February 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | LAX | Los Angeles | New York | Trips | USA

I don't think my heart has ever beaten so fast as I jogged with a full rucksack out of T7, over the road, up the stairs and onto the Air Train platform.

The 777-300 taking me to New York JFK
The 777-300 taking me to New York JFK

Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022: Day 1 – London LHR to New York JFK

By Nige on February 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Las Vegas in Feb 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

I had the recurring discussion with the lounge agents at Millionaire's Door as to whether I wanted the business class lounge, or was I a GGL member.

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