BTW, just for info, since I've now dug up my scribbled notes from the flight, the weather at Biggin Hill was (on the ATIS):
RY03 010/09 6000 RN 6BKN (later changed to 5BKN) 1022 (it was daytime, late afternoon)
Thanks to everyone who posted a considerate response or considerate critique and thanks for the insight from posters like JonDyer (and others).
As for those who sling mud, no it was not a surprise, but guess what I have to say to that....
In a few hours I'm going to pick up my baby, play in the park for awhile and enjoy the view over "my" mountain (Life in Peru). Then I might open a bottle of Peruvian wine or have me a yummie Pisco Sour when mamacita comes home...
All while you guys are busy shortening your own life expectancy by getting worked up and taking offense when none was intended.