Breaking News.

Our flight home from Heathrow will no doubt suffer departure delays due to the stepped up security measures that have been put into place here yesterday. Scotland Yard in conjunction with International authorities have made significant arrests over the last two days of 21 key terrorist suspects in the foiled plot to blow up packed passenger jets departing British airports with liquid explosives concealed in passenger hand luggage. Effective immediately hand luggage has been banned and must now be stored in the aircraft hold. Nothing must be carried in passengers pockets. Electrical items such as iPods, mobile phones, laptop computers etc. have been banned from the cabin amid fears that they could be adapted to create a detonator.
Fluids may not be carried on board, this includes bottled water, toothpaste, cologne and body lotion. Food is also banned. Newspapers and books must not be taken on to the plane, even for long-haul flights. Gail is most upset re this item as she just purchased a big fat novel to read on the long flight.
Transparent plastic carrier bags will be issued to passengers so they can carry the very few personal items they are allowed to take on board. Pocket sized wallets and purses containing essential items only such as money, credit cards and driving licences are permitted on board. Handbags must go in the hold of the aircraft. Travel documents essential to the journey may be taken on board. (eg. passports and tickets only).
Keys are allowed, but not electrical key fobs (remote controls). Essential medicines sufficient for the flight are ok. If in liquid form it must be tasted by the passenger carrying it in the presence of a security person, as must baby's food and milk. Tissues and female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight are ok but must be unboxed.
As you can see these draconian measures really highlight the seriousness of the current situation, so only time will tell re our return to the best (and safest) country in the world.
As we no doubt will be spending an extended time at Heathrow prior to departure, our plan is to compile the final blog prior to checking our luggage if we are able and "post" it from Heathrow.
More than any other time, we pray that all ends well.
On a brighter note we met up last night with Jim Taylor and his friend Joy for dinner at a typical English country pub not far from where we are staying for two nights at Wolvey. We had a great night with them and after a few drinks and dinner at "The Golden Lion" we adjourned to "The Blue Pig" pub for a nite cap. We have plans to see them again today and weather permiting they are taking us sight-seeing around the Coventry area.
See you all soon.
Kevin & Gail.
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