Even though our flight to Las Vegas isn’t schedule to leave until 8:30pm, the day was devoured with doing lots of little pre-Vegas things. We slept in late, which didn’t help matters. Packing was next, but in order to completely pack, I had to do a load of washing. There were also a bunch of little home and administration things that needed to be done. We were also supposed to go for lunch but thankfully those plans were postponed for another day.

We left the house in the late afternoon to meet Julian for an early dinner in Etobicoke. We had Thai food and while there got the very sad news that Vincent’s grandfather had passed away suddenly and he was no longer coming to Las Vegas. Poor guy, I feel really sorry for his loss. His husband, Cam, will still be there as he’s going for a conference, but it’s a real shame he won’t be there.

We then went to Julian’s parents’ place as his dad was driving us to the airport (Julian is going to Halifax this weekend for a cheerleading competition – judging, not participating – and we coincidentally were leaving at roughly the same time. His flight has been delayed and probably won’t leave until after us now.) We had a nice chat with his folks and I did a bit of spruiking of the Thermomix to his mum. I saw the appreciative glint in her eyes. It won’t be long before she joins the cult.

We got to Toronto Pearson at about 6 and went our separate ways as we’re going to the US and he’s staying in Canada. We went up to US Border Control together, as we have a right to do, and the woman behind the counter asked how we were related. I said we were married and got attitude. I hope she gives attitude to everyone and not just gay married couples. We also got asked questions I’ve never been asked before, not exactly out of the realm of possibility, but unusual nonetheless. It was clear from her demeanour that she didn’t think much of us, and quite frankly, I don’t think much of her either.

We got through security without incident, though now it seems you can walk through with your shoes on, leave your liquids in your bag, and wear your light coat with your coins and keys in them. I don’t know what’s changed suddenly.

We had two hours to kill at the gate, which gave me a time to update my blog. Because the flight’s almost full, they offered gate-side baggage service for free so that has reduced my stress levels a bit. I’m always anxious that my carry-on won’t fit or all the spots will be taken. This way I don’t have to worry…except if it doesn’t come through the baggage carousel at the other end.

We’re boarding shortly and then our designated honeymoon in Vegas will begin. (I find it interesting that we had a wedding in Niagara and a honeymoon in Vegas. Talk about a cliche!)