The group met in Charlotte around 3:00pm for our 5:25pm flight. Check-in, security, and boarding went smoothly. The Charlotte airport seems to have their stuff together. 

Wheels up at 5:25pm. In flight we were served drinks and crackers, then dinner which consisted of stuffed pasta, salad, and a brownie.   We each had our own personal touch screen TV located in the seat back in front of us. We had the option of watching TV shows and movies, which is a good thing... because there's not much else I can do for eight hours at 34,000 feet.

Flight continues on day 2...