Well, that's the British Airlines check-in counter less than two hours before my scheduled flight on Thursday--this flight is very empty or as I came to find out, had already left. Two hours later of "nice" conversation with British Airlines, I am heading back to Seattle with a British Air-financed night/day of the White Horse Tavern, the Ace Hotel, and Matt's on the Market. They have re-booked me the following day and I will still make the ODC's birthday party!