Baggage wise I'm not taking too much just in case I need to bring lots back with me!!!! lol

Can't wait to meet up with you all.

Moyra

Im begining to think its time to go into panic mode. Im going to do things today that i had intended to do in about ten days time,im going shopping in Poole for more essentials!.I plan to wear trainer type shoes with socks for the safari i will maybe find a suitable pair today.Im also going to book the coach for Heathrow,then its back to the post office to order currency etc.My day off is turning into a busy one.

Regards to all Jean.

Thanks for the tip about the tablets.

I have my script. Will price it up tomorrow, going to Bolton, no Sainsbury's in Chorley.

Booked my flight to London last night, will arrive at 2.30 pm . Plenty time, I hope to claim my bags and get to check in for Kenya.

Glad I came on message board, at least I have three names to look out for. Don't feel quite as alone. 🙂

I think I'm being dropped at heathrow mid morning ish as parents have to get back for my kids coming out of school, so if any of you are getting there early and want to meet up before check in that would be good. ( not sure what time we'd be able to check in)

Dawn

p.s wondering if the plane has a trailer for all my shoes lol.

Moyra

I get in from Edinburgh at 1315 - by the time I collect my bags and transfer from T5 to T4 - I could meet up with you mid afternoon. what do you think?

Moyra

My National coach is due to arrive at terminal four at 14.50hrs.I think check in opens at 1700hrs.Not long now.

Regards Jean.

I am catching a plane at Manchester at 13.25 hours to arrive at Heathrow at 14.30 hours. Not as early as you two, but in plenty of time for check in.

I assume this will be about 1700 hours, 3 hours before flight time.

If I'm not too late to join you both for a coffee I will, if that's ok.

Doing the same with the money,schillings, sterling and dollars. Can't decide if to take dollars cash or travellers cheques.

Will be glad when all sorted and can relax.

Never had so much to sort out for a holiday before!

Think I might re think safari bag contents, can't decide on which clothes to take and which to leave at home. Don't want too much or too little.

Too much to hope for a "next" at the lodge I suppose :-)

Not long now two weeks today will be my last working day !!!!! OMG

Sandra

that sounds great, will sort out where to meet, maybe swap phone numbers, nearer the time if you like. not that we can get much nearer. hurray.

anyone else please feel free to join us.

Dawn.

Dawn

Congratulations on becoming a grandma. Will you need to pack an extra suitcase with all the new baby photo's you will be taking 🙂.

Had a re think about my clothes, and changed several items. Trying to keep it to a minimum, but, failing spectacularly,

Jean

I am sure we will post our safari expolits on the message board, leaving out the embarrasing bits !!!!!

Not heard about the balloon ride, will have to look into it when I arrive.

Not sure I want to BE breakfast though. unless kenyan lions are vegetarians then landing in the bush will be ok.

Just thought we could end up being a "bush tucker trial" Ha Ha.

Shame you not on our date, but, I am sure the October crew will be fine.

Sandra

Looks like me jean and moyra all arrive at Heathrow one after the other from one'ish on wards.

I think I land at T5 , I assume Kenya flight at T4 , not had any flight details from JY, and when I check on their web site I was too early for the flight details.

Will check later today maybe, and see if they are up yet.

We might have time for the coffee still, if we are not running from terminal to terminal !! :-)

Sandra

Congrats Dawn on the arrival of your Grandson.

Im probably going to be the last of us four to get to Heathrow,but i would like to meet up if thats ok.

Regards Jean.

I think it would be great if we all meet up before check-in - let the party begin!!! Congrats to Grandma.

We'll need to swap phones numbers.

I'm only taking one soft sided bag for the whole trip - unless I hear otherwise from JustYou people - I wouldn't know what to leave behind - "just in case"!!!

Anyway - only 13 sleeps to go (not that I'm excited or anything!!!)

Moyra

I think it will be really good if we can all meet up before check in, even if its just 10 mins. I will definately be at heathrow well before any of you so will find a good, easy meet up point, whichever terminal it is.

still waiting for tickets and flight details but hopefully tomorrow or monday.

are any of you staying for the extra days? unfortunately I cant as kids, work and animals need me back 😞 . Jean, where are you packing your camera equipment? still not sure which camera to take.

Dawn

Does anyone know when we need to book excursions ?.

Regards Jean.

Moyra

I think the excursions will be bookable once you are out there. There will be a list to choose from, so take plenty cash as you may be tempted by them all, and not able to choose which to leave out.

With regard to the packing dilema. I am taking a suitcase for the beach, and inside that will be a holdall, with my safari clothes in.

There fore will only have one check in bag.

This was the adivse from JY, to take two bags.

The only problem with that being I could only have one check in bag at Manchester Airport for the flight to Heathrow.

Hi Dawn

Know what you mean about the packing, changed my mine several times, and out back in the wardrobe, and hung another set of out fits on the bedroom door.

I am packing my camera and binoc's etc in my hand luggage. to be safe.

I am going on the extension,shame you not, bummer! Hope the other two are !!

I've not seen sight of any tickets etc. about time they were here.

Why don't we swop e-mail address, then we can send over mobile numbers, might be the best way.

Not excited yet, keep worrying what I have forgotten to do. Bought malaria tabs yesterday from Asda £60.50. Better than first quote at £72.00.

Not long now !!!

Sandra

Sorry i have just picked up your question about cameras. Ive got a Lowepro mini trekker, it will hold all my camera gear plus things like tickets passport currency etc. the bag is within the size and weight limit for hand baggage. Hope this helps.

Regards Jean.