One more week or less now to go before we get on the big bird and head for the polar bears. Bet this week goes slow, still plenty to do though, like start packing.

We are stayng in Hounslow on Saturday and make our way to Heathrow on Sunday for an afternoon flight.

Due to a minority (around 2,000 protesters) of eco freaks we will have to get to the airport much earlier than necessary. I hope that there are not any real problems. (See the news story below)
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So, there you have it eco freaks on the loose. Obviously these people have no jobs as they are able to spend so much time protesting, probably can’t afford to go on holiday on a plane so they will try to mess it up for everyone else. I just hope it is all low key.

On a positive note I think there is someone out there who wishes to employ me in a full time job. WATCH THIS SPACE

Below is just a bit of info with regards to the plane we are flying out on, newest one in the fleet.

Current Air Canada Fleet

Boeing 777-300ER (77W)

Interior Specifications: Executive First Economy Class Number of Seats 42 307 Configuration 1-2-1 3-3-3 Rows 1-11 18-63 Bulkhead Rows 18, 30, 31 outboard, 50 outboard, 51 center Exit Row 7 31 & 50 Seat Pitch Individual suite 81.28 cm (32″) Seat Width 51.69 cm (20.35″) 46.99 cm (18.5″) (armrest to armrest) Seat Recline Fully lie flat bed 11.43 cm (4.5″) Power Ports At every seat Two per triple located left hand and center seat(AB/DE/HJ), one per double located left hand seat (A/J) No power ports at: 19CH, 30G, 31ABCHJK, 50ABCHJK, 51G Overwing Rows 20-38 Entertainment In-Seat audio-video (on demand) 80 hours of video & 50 hours of audio Special Features for Accessibility: Seats with Moveable Aisle Armrest all except row 18ABJK, 19ABCHJK, 30 DEG, 31 ABCHJK, 50 ABCHJK, 51 DEG On-board Wheelchair Yes Wheelchair Accessible Lavatory Yes Technical Characteristics: Joined the fleet 2007 Number of Aircraft 11 (by end of 2009) Manufacturer Boeing Engines GE90-115B Cruise Speed 896 km/h (557 m/h) Range 14,594 kilometers (9,068 miles) Cruise Altitude 10,668 m (35,000′) Cargo Capacity 23,024 kgs (50,760 lbs) Fuel Capacity 181,280 L (47,903 usg) Length of Aircraft 73.9m (242′ 4″) Wing Span 64.8m (212′ 7″) Height 18.7m (61′ 5″)