So, whilst I mingle, Willard and twinkie get together to discuss the joys of long-haul travel. Willard is stunned to hear that, due to recent security restrictions, twinkie had to travel in the hold. Now, you need to understand that Willard is the kind of bear that is so sensitive that we have to spell out the word E-C-O-N-O-M-Y when we use it in front of him, so you can imagine what he thinks of being stuck in the hold!!

Willard meets BAAZ and LapLap. He's especially proud to have met LapLap, who is a prolific contributor to FT and the BA Board (far more prolific than we are, in fact!)

And here is frankvb, necking back the amber nectar whilst the party moves into full swing.

And so we're off to eat, unfortunately Willard has to say goodbye to TIMP as she cannot join us for the curry. Since then, Willard has developed a sudden aversion to washing and a consuming interest in visiting Australia (and TIMP), First Class all the way, naturally, not hold class!

And so with More Champagne Sir? leading the way, Witch in the driving seat, and swissytrader initiating an impromptu bidding war between rival Curry houses, we end up in Tandoori Nights and Willard settles down to studying the menu..