Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:47 am
#1650472
Wake up at 5.00 am.
Pick up flight bag.
Remember aeroplane keys.
Drive to the train station.
It is still dark.
It is cold.
Catch train.
Stop in Rome to change train.
Have a coffee while you wait.
Have a second coffee while you wait more.
Board second train.
Arrive in Perugia at 10.20
Wait for Maintenance boss to come pick you up.
Have a coffee while waiting.
Arrive at airport.
Go through airport security.
At last, you get to see your aeroplane after three weeks.
It looks different.
It has been washed.
Walk around, check, inspect.
Go sign the papers.
Discuss the bill.
Pay.
Refuel.
Pay. Bill cannot be discussed.
At last, you get to start the engine.
Taxy.
Line up.
At last, in the air again.
Flying.
Beautiful.
Smooth air.
Wispy clouds.
Homebase in sight.
At last, aeroplane at home.
Tie up.
Cover.
Get lift back to train station.
Pick up car.
Drive to town.
Arrive at 15.30.
Time for lunch.
But first, a glass of wine.
Finally happy, relaxed and content.
Everything in life is back in place.
The aeroplane is back at home.
I hate annuals.
Pick up flight bag.
Remember aeroplane keys.
Drive to the train station.
It is still dark.
It is cold.
Catch train.
Stop in Rome to change train.
Have a coffee while you wait.
Have a second coffee while you wait more.
Board second train.
Arrive in Perugia at 10.20
Wait for Maintenance boss to come pick you up.
Have a coffee while waiting.
Arrive at airport.
Go through airport security.
At last, you get to see your aeroplane after three weeks.
It looks different.
It has been washed.
Walk around, check, inspect.
Go sign the papers.
Discuss the bill.
Pay.
Refuel.
Pay. Bill cannot be discussed.
At last, you get to start the engine.
Taxy.
Line up.
At last, in the air again.
Flying.
Beautiful.
Smooth air.
Wispy clouds.
Homebase in sight.
At last, aeroplane at home.
Tie up.
Cover.
Get lift back to train station.
Pick up car.
Drive to town.
Arrive at 15.30.
Time for lunch.
But first, a glass of wine.
Finally happy, relaxed and content.
Everything in life is back in place.
The aeroplane is back at home.
I hate annuals.
Happy only when flying