Was that sarcasm? I really, honestly, genuinely couldn't tell...

For those of us with imminent travel plans however they do represent a useful snapshot of what we should prepare for. And if what I'm hearing suggests I need to leave 4 hours instead of 3 then then that's potentially an extremely stressful experience mitigated down to just a fairly stressful experience. I'm pretty blasé about the fact that it will all come good in the end, however when I have Mrs RC in tow, things need more meticulous planning and risk management for a quiet(er) life...