Once, long ago, I was a graduate student too. The fifth paragraph of your post reminded me of the days when simply getting on a plane and going somewhere was reward enough. Thank you - how quickly we forget.

Email me an address and I'll send you an Empress lounge pass good until Feb 2001 - I hope you get a chance to use it.

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Cheers,

Travellin_man