Travel Annoyances
February 24th, 2003
I made it to Milwaukee safe and sound. On the course of my journey I did have a few annoyances:
- VPN token craps out so I can’t access my email remotely
- Meeting scheduled for while I am in the air
- Only low speed internet access at the hotel
- Almost missing my connecting flight since my plane couldn’t dock with the gate because another plane was in the way (it was late to takeoff)
- Finding out my connecting flight was delayed because the plane had mechanical problems
- Getting the 15+ pages and 3 voice mail messages that were stored while I was in the air
- Getting stuck with a lame rental car
- Finding out that rental car has a bad sounding radio and a weak heater
- Traveling to a climate where you need a heater (its a balmy 15 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Traveling to a time zone where I have to get up two hours earlier than normal
- Having to deal with sales tax again
At least I got here safe and sound. On the positive side I did make it in time for the complimentary happy hour at the hotel.
Mmmmm…free booze…I wish I could have come along, although it was 55 and sunny here in Oregon today so I think I’d rather pay for the drinks and not have to wear a coat. And just think, you’ll be adjusted to the 2 hour time difference just in time to come back home and readjust! Haha sucks to be you! No, just kidding, I miss you and I’m looking forward to your return with much anticipation. Love You!