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Well thanks to BA not updating that particular flight's information (blooming typical eh?!), we had to wait for his text to confirm he'd arrived. Just before 2am, got a text - 'hav arrived'. Man of few words, my son pmsl! Mandy :)

Wow Mandy - New York! Lucky Jordan. Hope he doesn't lose his coat, and brings you something lovely back. Bet he's worrying about you worrying about him etc etc - it is so hard when you want to protect your kids but you have to let them try things - it wouldn't be fair to say no just to stop our worrying would it? I am sure he will be fine and have a great time, just give the dogs an extra cuddle instead. Take care, nice to see you on here again. Liz

Mandy, Good choice with the coat, my hubby has a similar one and he says it keeps him really warm, we have had the snow coming down since lunch time and the weather channel says that all the cities and states that are due to get it are ready!! We have just been out and bought a boogie board thing for the kids to go sledging on tomorrow.. Hope he has a great time, we are taking our eldest next month there so that he can celebrate his 13th in the 'big apple'!! Debs x

Nite Ann, sleep well xx

off to bed been to work will look in tomorrow see how jordans doing ......hope to hear from son as well nite all ann xx

Hi Debs Thanks for info. Luckily, the school gave us lots of advice on what clothing to take, because they do this trip with the 6th form same time each year. We bought him a lovely coat which is really thin and lightweight but has got some sort of polar lining so very warm. Knowing him, he'll leave it behind though! He's got hat and gloves, plus loads of layers, and I even put insoles in his walking shoes, so he *should* be ok. With teenagers, you never can tell though. Supposed to be snow there today and tomorrow. Mandy :)

Mandy, I hope he has bought his thermals!! Check the forecast, we here are under heavy snow warning and I know its about to hit New York and go up the east coast.. Apparently its going to cost New York a million $$$$ per inch and I think they are due to get about 12 inches of snow, sure we are about to get the same, its been snowing for most of today! Debs x

oh for heavens sake !!!!! pmsl..........ok find out that he got there ok then away and have a wee you know wot then!!! pmsl x x x x

Ann His flight left Heathrow at 5.00pm and was due to land at 12.45am, but apparently it was going to be a few minutes early (ie NOW!!!). Waiting for BA and JFK to update their arrivals info. Jilly!!! Silly me forgot to put any alky in with the Tesco.com delivery pmsl! Have had half a Valium to cope with the flight though :)) PT xx

och Mandy make the most of it!!!! get yersel a wee drink and revel in no kids being about!!! pmsl (this is in no way meant as post of me not caring but Mandy will totally understand my sentiments behind it!! - just to cover myself!!! lol) Now!!!...hmmmmmm lemme think - wot can you get up to with no teenagers around and about - OH!!! I know!!!!!! have another wee drink!!!! and let your hair down!!! lolololol love AT x x x x x

what time was jordans flight ann xx

Ann, small world! These are staying at a motel-type place on Broadway. I think it's pretty basic but so convenient for everything they're seeing. They really only need somewhere to lay their head at night lol! Mandy :)

mandy hes even comming back on thurs......ther staying at the woldorf (sp) something hotel they are landing at JFK airport hope they all enjoy them selves ann xx

Annie That's strange, the son of some old friends of ours flew over there yesterday. Tell your son and g/f to steer well clear of dodgy looking sixth-formers lol! Ann Thanks for hugs - not so sure about Valentine's suggestion though ;) Mandy :)

mandy my son and g/f have gone to new york today as well think they were flying about 1/20 from heathrow hes 34 and his g/f is 34 on tuesday .......i still worry about them ann xx

im with you on that one mandy hate my kids going away anwywhere, and i hate leaving them for any amount of time i had to go up to north wales for 2 days was going to come back same day but had to stay over night, hated it, missed um terrible spent half time on mobile checking they were ok hope jordan haves lovely time, roll on thursday

Hi Mandy, he'll have a smashing time out there. I know that at some point this comes to us mums and dads, but I'll bet nobody's ever truly prepared for it! I like Ann's suggestion! Nice one, Ann! x

Good on ya Jordan, Let them know you are there,lol Mandy, You will still be worrying about him when he's 71 never mind 17, thats what mums do, lol The first time is always the worst. Enjoy yourself Jordan Love June xx

you know he'll have a great time Mandy, and he will be back before you know it. Good opportunity for a romantic Valentine's evening then???? No interruptions!! (((((hugs))))) Ann Glos

Mandy I know just how you are feeling, but he will be fine he will have a fantastic time. I still worry my eldest is in New Zealand gone back packing for a year and he is 34, you never stop worrying how ever old they are, all my three sons have gone all over the world at different times in their lives and I fret terrible, but my son rings me once a fortnight emails once a week and sends me little text messages so I know he is ok. We never got the opportunity like they have today. Sue...............