But there are serious issues afoot! The gane has started, and Wilard is intent on the big screen. After Ken joked that if he left the table to "use the facilities" it was inevitable that he would miss a goal - guess what happened? Oh yes, as soon as he left, England scored their first goal! Suddenly the assembled mass of bmi management were plying him with beer bin the hopes that he could repeat the feat of "Modern Voodoo"!

Willard marvels at the magical pitcher of lager - every time he looks away it's full again! Soon, he thinks, there is likely to be twoo of theem....

Willard knew he wasn't the only Flyertalker here! We met up with MAN Flyer and his partner, enjoying BD's hospitality.

The Bear and the Boss! Willard meets up with Juliet Hutchin, the head of bmi's frequent flyer programme, Diamond Club. He was keen to discuss accelerated Gold status for small bears who don't occupy seats....

Next morning (much later, thankfully) Willard finds himself checking into the lounge at Manchester airport. Strange - he's only used to seeing the world moving slowly around after he boards the plane....