I will have to put option 2

I want to but am not sure if I can

I don't have a bird with the range needed for the third hop

time zone could be an issue as im in the uk and depending where you are in the usa i could be up to 9 hours ahead.

My wife might kill me if i spend a whole day flying :)

My 757 is what im mainly flying and the 300 does not have the range needed and my 763, im not sure if it covers the 300ER version which is what i would need for the third hop.

I would love to do this trip in the 757-300 but it would mean i would have to make a few pit stops :)

Paul