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Trip Report - Day minus 2

Aberdeen, United...
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Set-up tent at Aberdeen Airport in the pay and display area (short term parking). Camping fees outrageous. Pay and display ticket kept blowing off so had to buy stapler gun.

Almost got run over by man driving a Skoda Fabia and wearing a hat. He complained I had no lights on but, personally, I think he was too old to be driving. Said he did not expect to find tent in car-parking spot. I reminded him that, as long as you could get through the barrier, you were entitled to camp. Plus, I did not see any signs saying "no camping". He seemed content with my argument and apologised. I recommended re-taking driving test.

Tried to get some shut eye. Constant air traffic made this difficult so tried out new noise cancelling headphones. Listened to Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here".

Traffic warden clamped tent. I pointed out the pay and display ticket stapled to the tent and he apologised. But said he was going to report me to the police. Heard nothing more so far.

It is a balmy night here in the north east of Scotland. Have washed vital clothes and hung them out to dry on guide rope. Elasticated pants are blowing in the breeze and should not require ironing.

Man from Skoda Fabia is talking to traffic warden. He keeps pointing in my direction. The traffic warden is nodding. They seem to be up to something.

Newcastle, United...
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Chinners, I think you need a holiday!

Derbyshire, United...
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What's the weather like?

Reading, United...
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Just don`t step outside in your speedos. Automatic arrest (either of yourself or some innocent passers by heart ) will follow.

Tayport, United...
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Chinners you have too much time on your hands. Fancy popping down the coats a bit and helping us out, we are way behind with everything and leave on Wednesday. PS. bring your tent you can pitch it for free in our garden.

Aberdeen, United...
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Weather is balmy. And I feel balmy too. There is a hint of drizzle in the air. We're in the highlands. Running down a mountainside. It's not cold. You've got your sheepskins on...and the boots I made for you.Good night, my bonny Heather.

london
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the wi fi must be good. find out who they use, trying to set myown sorted out and need a good company to set it up!! Cheers!! hope it doesn't get too windy

Devon, United...
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A wee dram too much!

I can see the headlines now.

"Traffic Warden Clamps Tent at Airport"

Orlando, Florida
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Chinners has been counting down and planning for the last month. He probably has a cable running across the road into the terminal.

london
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it's good to be prepared. not sure i'd want to sit next to you on the plane though or are there shower facilities? :)

Aberdeen, United...
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Traffic warden and Skoda man are marching towards terminal. I think they are going for a coffee.

Breeze is picking up and my elasticated pants are flapping a bit. I may have to take them down shortly.

A Sigorsky helicopter returning from the rigs has just flown over... twice. Passengers are waving. I wave back. They seem to be laughing but it is probably a trick of the light.

Man from Press and Journal has just turned up - I'll have to go and see what he wants. Will report back later.

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