Hi Everyone!

We had a bad start to our travels - Whisky Dog must have found his way home, but sadly drowned in the pond - a manic 45 minutes before we were due to leave for the railway station. We are all so very upset and our hearts go out to Mumsie, Garry, Susan and Liesel - you are all very much in our thoughts.

After a traumatic start - we are at The Radisson Edwardian Hotel at Heathrow in the same room we stayed in on our honeymoon. After the most disturbing news this morning we are coping okay and have enjoyed a superb (rather expensive) Cordon Bleu meal in the Brasserie. The Champagne Breakfast is on order for room delivery for tomorrow! our flight is scheduled for an 11.30 AM take off.

Hope you are all ok - talk to you again with updates and pics from San Fran!!