July 17

Packing is complete. We are each taking our golf bag and carry on luggage. Carol advised me to roll up my shirts, sweaters and pants to save space and that has been very efficient. I have some wet weather gear but not much and an umbrella in my golf bag.
Steve and Arlene picked me up and we arrived at the airport at 4:15. Checked our clubs and met Roger who had been there for about half an hour. 
After clearing security we had supper at the Flying Firken. Notifications were coming through saying that our flight to Toronto was delayed and was a full 2 hours and 40 minutes late departing and there was some concern that we might not make our connecting flight. To Manchester. When we landed in Toronto we had to go from the domestic gate to the international departure gate which I swear were 2km apart. We moved quickly and made it to the gate just as they were boarding. Fortunately they held our flight because they knew many passengers were delayed.
Nice size aircraft,  2+6+2. We are all sitting in the same area. Had a nice meal and a glass of wine then nodded off to sleep after watching half a movie, A Man Called Otto. I must remind Carol to watch it as I'll see the second half on the way home. 

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  1. CreatingwithCarol.com26 July 2023 at 14:05

    That must have been so stressful getting to your connecting flight, glad it wasn't a disaster!! Where will I watch 'A Man Called Otto"? On the way to Italy? :-)

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