we departed from the main station ( at the site of the now redundant temporary main gate , which was used during the renovations when i had first moved in ( carlos had apparently suggested that ) , and were soon passing the main gate , fortunately there were level crossings , complete with gates , when we crossed the roads ( thomas insisted on them ) , and made our way towards the front of mi casa ( mrs blake suggested that privacy for me and my guests out back ) , just in front of the control tower ( chalkies idea , although i would lose two helicopter spots but who really needs five anyway !