"tam" wrote in message
news:rna5j.55187$EU1.957@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Modern mass flying in my experience--30 flights per annum--all
recreational-
> is stressfull
> and boring.
> The same old tedium relieved by stressed out underpaid staff
> who-if you are unlucky-take out their frustrations on you.
>
> However you can be in stunningly beautifull places in 21/2 hours.
>
> We needed to get to the Pyranees recently.
> I flew from Edinburgh--door to door 7 hours.
> My wife will not fly and will not go through tunnels.
> Train to London-Dover-ferry-Calais-b&b-TGV to
destination-----------2 days.
> My flight--under £100 her journey including meals--£450.
Indeed - at least flying is stressful and boring for only a few hours,
driving is stressful and boring for a few days!
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Andy
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