MMm.. sounds good, Rob. And the curry also (but does it have to be green?)

I just did a trial flight booking, and got all of the days/flights I wanted. I'm going to fly United-First to LHR via IAD (Dulles) about a week ahead of the meet, and show up in Cambridge at some point Thursday or Friday for a visit.

Hopefully Hugo or someone can squeeze me into their boot for the trip over to Amersfoorte for the meet. After that, I'm trying to hook up with Speedy67 for a few days near the German/Swiss/French border, and then fly from Zurich to Paris (via FRA) for the weekend. Return flight on United-First from CDG home again via IAD on Tues or Weds.

Thanks to everyone here for your help this far!

Suggestions??