Day 1 - Traveling to Seattle
I hate the time just prior to leaving for a trip. No matter how short
or long, business or pleasure, whatever, it sucks.
I did manage to get most of my ducks in a row, I think the Laptop is
adequately loaded to keep things going, I miraculously managed to shoehorn all
my stuff into 2 small bags, and I'm ready to go.
7:00 PM (my time)
The Supershuttle was late, I got to the airport at 5:00 for a 5:36
departure! Luckily, the rain that delayed the shuttle, also delayed my
departure somewhat. We left the gate at 6:00, and I'm on my way. I'm
composing this on the flight, listening to crappy United Airlines tunes, trying
to conserve power on the Laptop. I have a stop in Chicago, then off to
SEATTLE!
9:00 PM (my time)
Chicago was uneventful, sucked down some beer in one of those crowded airport
bars, then jumped back on the
plane. Idle airport chit chat can be funny, "Where 'ya from?
Where 'ya goin? Your flight was delayed too?" I did have an
inspirational moment while we were descending into Chicago, scribbled down some
words. If it develops into a song, I'll let you hear it.
The in-flight movie didn't seem worth the $5.00 they were asking for the
headphones. I'll see if I can pirate it with my own headphones. I'm
really hungry, It is 9:30 (my time), I need something more than beer!
12:00 midnight (my time)
9:00 PM (Seattle time, all further entries will be Seattle time, until I begin
my return)
This flight is turning out to be quite the scam! Not only did I cop the
movie for free, but, because the beer I had on the flight between Baltimore and
Chicago wasn't as cold as I would like, I asked the flight attendant for a cup
of ice with my beer. Well, that seems to be the magic password into United
Airlines Free Beer Club. So far, I've gotten 2 free beers, and a free
movie! Total savings = $11.00! Oh yeah, I did manage to eat
too. Life is good. Except the airline music still sucks.
10:30 PM (Seattle time)
Just checked into the hotel. I'm in the Westin, it is a beautiful hotel in
a beautiful city. I pulled open the drapes, and what do I see staring me
in the face? The F@#$%ing Space Needle!! very cool, I'll try to get
some pictures tomorrow.
1:00 AM Mr. Sore Thumb goes to the Croc.
I wandered down the street, looking for entertainment. Heard some noise
coming from a place called Gibson's, but upon closer inspection, it was just one
guy on the stage. I wasn't sure what he was doing, singing, poetry, or
what, but he sounded like he was doing a Jim Morrison impersonation. I
wandered down the street some more, and found the famed Crocodile Cafe.
Went in, no cover, cool! No Band, not cool. The DJ wasn't impressing
me. The Croc is surprisingly small, but really cool.
remember
9/11