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Category Archives: travel
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That’s what time we got to the New Year’s party at Ryan and Heather’s! Just in time to say hi to everyone and then yell, “Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!” (and the same to you too!) This was my first New Year’s … Continue reading
We’re sorry but your flight is cancelled and besides, United doesn’t fly to Anchorage any more!
Nik put his credit card in the check-in machine and it said, “Please pick up the phone to call the help line – it’s too late to check in.” “What? Too late to check in? But we’re 1 1/2 hours … Continue reading
So close…
I almost made it out of Maryland today but my flight was so badly delayed (3 hours) out of Baltimore that if I’d flown to Phoenix, I would have missed my connection into Anchorage. And there isn’t another Anchorage flight … Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Here’s a few pictures from our fabulous Thanksgiving trip, thanks to Rachel’s skill with the camera, some of them via Meggan… Thanksgiving day was spent doing many fun things, including walking with Eric and Meggan and fam (with Rachel taking … Continue reading
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As seen in the San Francisco airport
Meggan – You didn’t tell us your dad was in the coffee business! Nik and I arrived home safely this morning after a long flight through the night from Portland. The Alaskan Amber arrived safely as well. And now I’m … Continue reading
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Christmas
To all my of devoted readers (OK maybe 6) out there, my apologies for the Very Boring Blog as of late. I’ve been tired and not motivated at all the past couple weeks. Chalk it up to unpacking my room … Continue reading
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The Beach
Here’s a few pictures from our trip to Assateague Island National Seashore a week ago Friday (the 18th): Here’s proof that ponies really do live on the island! (In my opinion, one of the coolest things about going to Assateague … Continue reading
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I am so rich…
…and highly influential and important, (in case you couldn’t tell), which is why I fly first class. I can only assume this is what Captain Denny Flanagan of my Denver to Baltimore flight was thinking when he wrote me this … Continue reading
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Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig
I’m finally home! On the way home, I volunteered to get bumped and ended up with a free ticket for the Lower 48 and flying home in 1st class! Not a bad deal! Nik very kindly picked me up at … Continue reading
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Caution
The posted speed limit on Rim Drive in Crater Lake National Park is 35 mph. If you go 55 mph, you will get a $125 ticket. Don’t say you weren’t warned.
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Salmon and Souvlaki 