January 2010 - Banding in Belgium with Dr Chris

[JonS 0]

JerseyBean,

We decided on Eurostar as it was quite a bit cheaper (partly I suppose 'cos we were only booking a few weeks ahead). Eurostar was £99 return, with the birmingham to London train £18 (one way - I am going to pick her up in London on the way back).

I am not going - Jane would prefer me to mind the dog rather than get under her feet.

SharonT,

Jane is booked into the Campanile Thursday (14) and Saturday (16).

BTW the only sensible way to get to the hotel from the airport is by taxi - even though the Brussels taxis are not cheap. I dont think that the Campanile has an airport shuttle.

Sounds like Chris is busy on the 15th then....

Best wishes...jon

ps I cant find the lady on the main thread....

Edited December 30, 2009 by JonS
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[Sharon T 0]

Jon S,

I am booking for the Campanile on the 14th but I am being a bit naughty and coming home on 16th. I was so scared about staying myself after the operation that I booked a taxi to take me to Charleroi Airport so that I could get a direct flight back to Edinburgh. I'm sure I'll be OK.

The other lady is called Jennyo. I mailed her but haven't had a response yet. Still, it's nice to know that other people will be there from the UK at the same time as me.

I'm flying into Brussels Main airport so I will just get a taxi as you suggested. Thanks.

[JonS 0]

Sharon,

Dont tell Jane....she wanted to come home on the Saturday as well, but was told she should stay till Sunday.

You know that Charleroi is quite a way.....about 60 miles if I remember?

[JonS 0]

Sharron T, Jennyo,

Couple of days to go....you all booked and ready?

jon

[Sharon T 0]

Hi Jon,

I've been speaking with JennyO...we're all set (nearly)...we're both on the "anyone heard of Dr. Chris De Bruyne" page. There's a fourth lady going at the same time as us...so he will indeed be a very busy man.

How is your wife feeling? Hopefully she is fine !

Sharon