It's Big!

I finally got to see in person the new Airbus A380 at LHR on my way to ABBA Day. I was thrilled when the bus that I was on transferring from T3 to T5 drove right by it. Later while waiting to board my flight to BRU, I got to see it take off. I've flown on the DC8, DC9/MD80, DC10, MD11, 707, 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340-300, A340-600 and Concorde. Must add the A380 to my list!

American Idol's David Cook

After recovering from the shocking news of Michael Johns elimination from Idol last week, I am now a David Cook fan. Almost as easy on the eyes as Michael was and his singing is original and miles ahead of all the others.



His version of Lionel Richie's Hello is fantastic!




And his versions of Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby - which I never liked until I heard him sing it - is great!

Ever Wonder What Became of Roy from the Vengaboys?

I found this video of Roy working in his new profession, a KLM flight attendant!

Happy Birthday Agnetha

Next Friday the Pyramid will be celebrating Agnetha Fältskog's birthday which is a great kick-off for the upcoming ABBA Day in Roosendaal.

My First Op-Up as a VS Gold

I went to London this past weekend to help Jason pack up for his move to Barry's. Naturally, Jason being Jason, the packing was all done, so I just helped haul all the boxes down the the van that they had hired. I stayed with Billy, Susan, Pepper & Astro and had a great time.

My first trip as a newly minted VS Gold and I got an op-up from PE to UC on the LHR-JFK flight.
My JFK Clubhouse Dessert.
My LHR Revivals Breakfast.
My UC ottoman with menu, boarding pass and snooze pack.
Billy, Astro & Pepper

My reaction to the news of my upgrade.

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold

I'll be taking my first trip as a newly minted Gold to London on Wednesday.

I'm already planning on dinner in the JFK Clubhouse
sleeping throughout the flight, then a shower, massage and cooked to order breakfast at the LHR Revivals lounge.

I've already booked my massage appointment at the LHR Clubhouse for my return. Click here to take an interactive tour of the LHR Clubhouse and here to see the menu for the Brasserie, the full service, sit down restaurant.



Click here for a list of the spa treatments available at LHR, ranging from manicures to massages to spray tans - all complimentary, of course.

Life is good as a VS Gold, far, far better than it was as an AA Executive Platinum.

Buh-Bye to American Idol Gay Stripper David Hernandez

After the way he butchered the Beatles "I Saw Her Standing There" last night, it's no surprise that David Hernandez will be heading back to his job as a stripper at Dick's in Phoenix. Next up on the chopping block will be Kristy Lee Cook.


caption: David "Ryan, will you come see me at Dick's?" Ryan "I'm there buddy"