So by the time I get there, BNE that is, I will be able to drive! What a deal!

I'll get over the time thing, although my watch will be wrong. What do you advise doing? Buying a new watch immediately? Do they sell them on the plane?

I haven't booked my flights as yet. I'm dazzled by all the travel opportunities in Australia. I'm assuming that I will fly to LAX on AA and then connect on the Quantas.

There's a whole mob of folks waiting for me in BNE. I expect a fine reception or at least darn fine party!

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munching toward one million AA miles.