In the bottom of the winecup

[flemmings]

Drink enough wine and anything looks like a good idea.

1) I shall go back to Japan in November with shiny_monkey. This will be the last time I go as my joints stiffen into immovable calcified masses. I shall take a chunk of change from my capital and spring for a business class seat. Of course, then I won't be flying *with* shiny_monkey which is the whole point of the exercise, because I think I could take the grinding terror and boredom of a 14 hour flight if I was with somebody, whereas I don't know if I could do it alone even in a business class seat.

2) I shall go to France next year with the s-i-l to attend one of the third cousins' once removed's wedding. We will meet my bro in Paris afterwards because, while he can bear France, just, he can't bear the Family at all.

3) I shall take a chunk of change from my capital and have the mudroom at the back of my house ripped off and replaced with something solid that has a powder room. And echo answers Hahahahahaha. Not in *this* town you won't. All the good carpenters and contractors are in Calgary, and the rest are in Edmonton.

But a girl can dream, can't she? Especially when she's drunk half a litre of wine. Dreaming, a king, but waking, no such matter.

Comments

[i-am-zan.livejournal.com]

*celebrates with you!!!!*

I ... I know you complain and stuff and flights and things are awful (recalls 12 hour non stop flight Man -LRD with one V>Big Kid one 5 year old and one 3 year old!!! *dies at the thought*) ... and and ... there's are all sorts of things but but oh OH OHHHHH!

That will be the awsomest and THEY ARE GOOD ideas!!!!

*inexplicably happy* - and it isn't me that is going! *grins like an idiot* ...

if it weren't morning I'd crack open a bottle and join ya!

[mvrdrk.livejournal.com]

You could meet them in Japan. I'd go too.

[i-am-zan.livejournal.com]

Oohhhhh don't tempt me!!! I'm hoping to meet up with sis in Shanghai that month and the in-laws are coming too and and I'm so tempted to leave them all to continue on to Jp oh I would ...

I so would

... but finances being what they are and flight to Japan ... why does it cost 3X a flight to Shanghai when it's roughly thye same distance!!!??? *cries*

Oh but don't tempt me! ^__^ It is a lovely thought though thank you ...

(and of course the realisation just hit me ...oh you mean you'd like to meet up with lil ol me!? Oh so sweet) *smiles*

[feliciter.livejournal.com]

Travelling! *_* Or planning journeys, anyway, especially to Japan and France (which IMHO one should not need a reason to visit). You should have a tipple more often.

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

And then I wake up, aching and creaky, and realize what the aftereffects of several hours in a plane are likely to be. Dreams are fine, but the reality sucks.

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Excuse for a sentou!

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

And the last two times I was in Japan I couldn't go to the sento because of my jagnormous hernia. Ohh I want to go baaaackk.....

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Kawaisou :(

[kickinpants.livejournal.com]

I'm sober, and that all sounds totally faboo. Enjoy that wine and tomorrow, under the clear (too bright?) light of day, it shall still look Totally Faboo.

I took NW, and they have these little TVs in the back of every seat in coach. If that works for you, it totally made the hours fly by. (I watched three and a half movies, I think........)

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

Am not a movie person generally, and when I am prefer the ones that have to be read. American airlines offer popular middle of road American films, which rather adds to the claustrophobic horror than otherwise. (What have I seen on airplanes? Independence Day. Working Girls. Mission Impossible. Argh.)

Business may be the only solution to the tedious business of having to get up and walk around every hour or more so my feet don't swell. I don't know if there's any solution to the Pit Of Hell psychological fallout.

[paleaswater.livejournal.com]

Now they have bollywood films too, just to add to the crack. You should at least take a trip to NY this fall. Otherwise piglet won't be a baby anymore, but a horrible toddler when you see him

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

Pasports, passports. Must get onto the passport thing. Unless it's still the case that you don't need them for land crossings...

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

No, you need it. :(

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

I was looking at webpages today and the US Homeland Security one, dated July 31 this year, said car and bus etc require photo ID and proof of citizenship, but not an actual passport like air travellers. Where did you see that car travellers need passports?

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Ahaha...just checked Passport Canada, and you're right. I'd had it in mind that I'd need a passport for it, but that's because I don't have a driver's license.

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

Nor do I have a driver's licence. I was hoping my health card would do for the photo ID.

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Oh, bugger, I thought you had a DL. Hrm...I was informed by my MPP's office that the Health Card can't be used for anything legal (and technically can't be used for ID at all, to which I replied something to the effect of Stuff It).

Passport Canada's FAQ reads:

Do I require a passport to travel to the United States?

Since January 23, 2007, a new American law requires everyone entering the United States by air to have a valid passport.

As of January 31, 2008, Canadians entering the United States by land and marine ports of entry will be required to present:

* a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's licence
AND a birth certificate or a citizenship card;
OR
* for persons aged 18 and under, a birth certificate or a citizenship card only;
OR
* a valid passport.


Canada Border Service Patrol's info re: US Border Crossing is

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/land-terrestre-eng.html

It goes into very much detail about what's required now, what will be required next year, etc. No mention of OHIP card validity. Which is stupid because it has all the info that a license does. Le grumph.

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

Decidedly grumph. Oh well. Passport it is.

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Alas, Singapore doesn't fly out of Pearson (at least, it didn't), but they've got the TV units in the backs of the seats as well (plus fabulous service and interesting food).

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

Are you going by Singapore this time, or that other one you mentioned?

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Haven't booked yet, but the super-deal that they were offering was on, erm, United, I think? A step up from China Air (which I've survived!). United->Chicago/JA->Narita, I believe.

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

Used to do that in the early 90s. Nothing changes.

[incandescens]

Those all sound like great ideas, however much alcohol might be involved.

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'd keep you entertained with my "What's that sound? Why are we tilting? WHERE'S MY VALIUM?" You wouldn't have a chance to feel the creaking! Or notice the awful movies (though I could promise you a couple of interesting--but not new--ones on my laptop at least).

On the other hand it's nice to know that you think of me + Japan when you're drinking. In vino, veritas.

[flemmings.livejournal.com]

I need to come see you and check out lie back bicycles and laptops and such stuff. Alas, August = overwork. But come September...

[shiny-monkey.livejournal.com]

My September calendar indicates that besides nojojojo's and my friend Casey's birthdays, and a Cake concert on the 26th, I have nothing on; so whenever is convenient for you! :)