Wasn't Indian fuel that killed your donks, was it? Got a batch once that had a charming spew green colour...
20/20 hindsight?
Done both ways in both directions. By the time you get to Norfolk, you don't need to be on an overweight permit.
Severely doubt the cost claim, but you know this story better than I do. Enjoying the story, please continue...
Ps. Sorry to be a killjoy, but Earth Rounders qualification has to be in the one aircraft.