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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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It amazes me as being a major airport like JFK is that it seems that they don't have any onsite hotels like Orlando and others! It sucks that you have to travel quite a while to get to a hotel. I've been to JFK so many times(live in CT) and can't remember seeing any lodging there and probably correct about this!
It is a big enough airport so there should be room for a hotel. Even with how easy we found our way it was still over 30 minutes to find our way out of the airport and to the hotel.
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I've experienced so much on little sleep but have a very strong sense of have to get this done so I just keep going until I can finally stop and then pass out.
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( Day 2) Part 3 - getting to Greece. We're so Special!
I slept hard for about 5 hours, woke up at 2 AM, DD was awake too, it was stuffy in the room and too quiet for her, so I fiddled with the AC, turned on the radio (she normally sleeps with one on). I laid down for a bit but couldn’t sleep but I knew this would be a problem for me, especially at first - so got up, showered, dressed, and repacked what we had gotten out.
I went outside (3:36AM local), there were benches to sit and flower boxes.
Several people came and went and were hanging out. It was only 76 degrees and not too muggy, there was a slight breeze which felt nice. I posted to Facebook, checked PP boards, texted DH, then went to back inside. I ate some peanut butter crackers we had brought, took meds then woke up Beth so we could get ready to catch the shuttle at 5:30.
Shuttle arrived, we had a very nice driver, he loaded our bags and asked us what airlines we were flying. I had planned that we would be returned to Federal Circle, then take the tram to terminal 4 to find Virgin Atlantic but the shuttle took us right to the terminal, very nice. As he gave got our luggage he told us once we got inside we needed to take the elevator to 4th floor, needless to say I gave him a tip as he was so helpful. After following the drivers directions we arrived in a large room full of people and lots of airlines check in desks. There were lots of people but we did find Virgin towards the end of the terminal and got in line which was long.
I was concerned because time was starting to get short before our departure. A Virgin worker was going along the line asking for people who plane left within 2 hours so we got her attention and she led us to another line where there was only one person in front of us! We felt quite special. We had brought 1 medium size bag, a carry on each, Beth’s personal item was a smallish backpack and my travel bag. We checked the medium and both carry-ons since we got 2 bags free apiece with premium economy but I had come prepared for the next flight of our leg where we had to pay extra for each bag we checked.
Signage last night was so good we had no issues but was less so in this terminal and a bit confusing. After security, as we were making our way to the gate we saw a McDs and Dunkin Donuts but nothing else of interest that was open and noted where they were. We continued on to find the gate, hit the restroom, and rested a bit.
We decided to walk back to McD’s. Beth got pancakes and a hash brown, while I got a egg & sausage burrito, hash brown and since they had tea I got a cup. I always ask about filling our water bottles since I always carry one and worker said we could which was all DD wanted to drink. DD didn't eat much and I was only a bit but I knew we needed some food.
After returning to gate it was about time to load. We walked onto Virgin Atlantic and looked around at how big the plane was compared to the smallness of U.S. planes now. I understand airlines are trying to save money by squishing us all in but it's not something I enjoy.
We found our seats; I had picked these because they were 2 by the window and were the only seats in the row. I had set aside extra for flying premium economy - I knew I would not do well on a 7.5 hour flight especially (as my DF calls) the cattle car.
In our seats were a blanket, pillow, water bottle and head phones already waiting for us 😊 We settled into our seats, with me in the isle and the attendant came by bringing juice and champagne. DD thought the sound of champagne sounded so glamorous and wanted to try some. We had previously discussed this and I told her she could. I choose orange juice. After she had tried a sip, she made a funny face and I said something like, "not very glamorous?" She thought it was awful and still today talks about how terrible it tasted to her.
Then asked for OJ too.
(I apologize for the lack of pics, you will find out why in a bit.)
Too bad you couldn't sleep but probably being excited for your trip! Looks like boarding went well for the two of you and nice touches with the airline and everything they provided in your seats. Funny with your daughter trying the Champagne.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Sounds like you have comfy seating for the next phase of your trip. I assume your daughter is 18? And I assume they allow her to have champagne because it’s an international flight? That’s cool!
I'm so glad you enjoyed Virgin Atlantic - isn't Premium Ecinomy lovely? Be careful though - you'll end up like us, never able to go back to cattle class and yes we call it that too!
I get it about the champagne. I find a lot of them too dry for me, so yes glamorous maybe, but only if you like the stuff. You should've asked for a Buck's Fizz - essentially champagne and orange juice. It's what we have, makes it drinkable!
Too bad you couldn't sleep but probably being excited for your trip! Looks like boarding went well for the two of you and nice touches with the airline and everything they provided in your seats. Funny with your daughter trying the Champagne.
I think my body just said it's wake up time since it would have been 7AM at home but once i was awake and started to think about the trip and crossing the Atlantic - that woke me up even further so I couldn't go back to sleep!
DD was 18 and I know '21' is the legal age in most places but I've found being chill about letting my girls try a sip of a drink usually gets a negative reaction. DD will probably never have champagne again and is not interested in trying other alcoholic drinks either.
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It sucks that you have to travel quite a while to get to a hotel. I've been to JFK so many times(live in CT) and can't remember seeing any lodging there and probably correct about this! 
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I've experienced so much on little sleep but have a very strong sense of have to get this done so I just keep going until I can finally stop and then pass out
in the room and too quiet for her, so I fiddled with the AC, turned on the radio (she normally sleeps with one on). I laid down for a bit but couldn’t sleep
Several people came and went and were hanging out. It was only 76 degrees and not too muggy
, there was a slight breeze which felt nice. I posted to Facebook, checked PP boards, texted DH, then went to back inside. I ate some peanut butter crackers we had brought, took meds then woke up Beth so we could get ready to catch the shuttle at 5:30. 
We felt quite special. We had brought 1 medium size bag, a carry on each, Beth’s personal item was a smallish backpack and my travel bag. We checked the medium and both carry-ons since we got 2 bags free apiece with premium economy
I always ask about filling our water bottles since I always carry one and worker said we could which was all DD wanted to drink. DD didn't eat much and I was only a bit but I knew we needed some food. 
and I said something like, "not very glamorous?"
She thought it was awful and still today talks about how terrible it tasted to her.
Funny with your daughter trying the Champagne. 
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You should've asked for a Buck's Fizz - essentially champagne and orange juice. It's what we have, makes it drinkable! 
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