Well I am still in the midst of this one. I am sitting in the lobby area of The Cabot Lodge in Ridgeland MS. The have a popcorn and cocktails complimentary hour. I hardly ever get here in time to take it all in but I lucked out this evening. There a few older couples that seem to be regulars, a few people here on their first - a little overexcited for the complimentary hour when they checked in ahead of me, and a really interesting group of women - they are signing as they speak. I so want to join their conversation.
Anyways, I am at the end of day 3 of 4 on this trip.
It started on Sunday a morning flight from Charlotte to Jackson. My observations from Sunday - they were conducting a Catholic Mass in the airports business center. Who knew that would be the religion of choice for the airport. It was snowing in Jackson when I arrived. Again who knew. And the drive to Memphis was long and uneventful.
Work Monday didn't really have any highlights. Just taking in Americana.
I had dinner at my favorite little restaurant in Greenwood MS. One of these days I will saty longer and go to the Viking Cooking School.
Tuesaday was slower than normal. Something to adress before I head back out in the fall.
The drive to Jackson from Greenwood was beautiful. I stopped at a swanky shopping center on the way. And now I find myself here.
I have one more day and an early evening flight home.
It will be nice to be home. A shame it will only be Thursday.
Next week will be the next trip.
On an aside I am glad I gave up Facebook for Lent and have been ttraveling it keeps me away from the health care reform banter.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
March Madness #2
This was a day trip.
Nothin exciting to comment on. Let me see... Nope nothing to say
Nothin exciting to comment on. Let me see... Nope nothing to say
March Madness # 1
So the first of my travels had me in Canton, GA. We have a client there and I visit every few years. Don't worry others go in my stead the rest fo the time. This visit was more interesting in that through the wonders of Facebook I had connected with cousins that live there. So the night of my arrival into town we all went out to dinner. It was neat to try to fill in the gaps of family. It was wonderful to hear the description of my grandmother through the eyes of cousin Patsy. And I chuckled at the story of Grandpop hiding some money in Kevin's room when they would visit. That sounds like something he would have done. It was a nice visit. I am hoping to get them together with my mom the next time she is in the area.
The other interesting tidbit about this trip was the weather. It SNOWED the second day I was there. I drove all around to client locations in the snow. It was fun I suppose. I ended up staying an extra night to avoid driving in the mess.
The other interesting tidbit about this trip was the weather. It SNOWED the second day I was there. I drove all around to client locations in the snow. It was fun I suppose. I ended up staying an extra night to avoid driving in the mess.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Feeling Sorry for Myself
I have decided the only reason I will feel sorry for myself today is the realisation that I have misplaced my gym lock. I know I usually leave this type of commentary to the triathlon blog but TODAY is the different day. I packed up my bag with all the things and gadgets I needed - pants, top, long sleeve shirt, vest, earphones, heart rate montior, pedometer, watch, even a towel.
I made sure my BlackBerry was charged so I could run along with the Stereophonics or David Guetta (I know an odd mix) while I rambled around South Park. It was going to be 70d today so I figured go to the little gym, change quickly, and hit the pavement.
I worked late in preparation for a meeting tomorrow. One I am not going to or really in charge of but we don't need to get into that right now - it will probably come back to haunt me later. Decided to start to pull all my personal essentials together, only to realise - no lock. I pilphered through the bag. Still no lock. EEEEeeeeerrrrrRRRR!!!
So I came home instead. I tore through everything. The gym bag. Flipped couch cushions. Rumaged through my closet (OH havent hit up the hall closet yet - there's an idea). Crawled around on the floor. Junk drawer. And other random piles - why I thought it may be in the "taxes" pile I am not sure. Still no lock. Readers of the other blog may remember that I misplaced the bike lock a while back as well.
SO - I have decided two new locks with be purchased tomorrow. Oh and listen to this rebellious adventuresome nature - I think I will actually leave the office at lunch, get a sandwich at Subway in the mall, AND go to Dicks Sporting Goods to get the locks. Just call me crazy.
And I have decided - having to part with my money because of some forgetfulness on my part - is a perfect reason to feel sorry for myself. And what better way to pay tribute to my father as we all know it's his voice I will hear when I shell over the $$$. And if I walk out with new swim goggles - well that's just an equal representation of my mom...
I made sure my BlackBerry was charged so I could run along with the Stereophonics or David Guetta (I know an odd mix) while I rambled around South Park. It was going to be 70d today so I figured go to the little gym, change quickly, and hit the pavement.
I worked late in preparation for a meeting tomorrow. One I am not going to or really in charge of but we don't need to get into that right now - it will probably come back to haunt me later. Decided to start to pull all my personal essentials together, only to realise - no lock. I pilphered through the bag. Still no lock. EEEEeeeeerrrrrRRRR!!!
So I came home instead. I tore through everything. The gym bag. Flipped couch cushions. Rumaged through my closet (OH havent hit up the hall closet yet - there's an idea). Crawled around on the floor. Junk drawer. And other random piles - why I thought it may be in the "taxes" pile I am not sure. Still no lock. Readers of the other blog may remember that I misplaced the bike lock a while back as well.
SO - I have decided two new locks with be purchased tomorrow. Oh and listen to this rebellious adventuresome nature - I think I will actually leave the office at lunch, get a sandwich at Subway in the mall, AND go to Dicks Sporting Goods to get the locks. Just call me crazy.
And I have decided - having to part with my money because of some forgetfulness on my part - is a perfect reason to feel sorry for myself. And what better way to pay tribute to my father as we all know it's his voice I will hear when I shell over the $$$. And if I walk out with new swim goggles - well that's just an equal representation of my mom...
Monday, March 1, 2010
MARCH Madness
And so begins the month of March and I will be inundated with travel.
Yesterday I drove 5 hours to come to Canton GA. The highlight of the car ride was having dinner with family that I haven't seen in years. I will be here for a few days.
Then I am off to Mississippi.
Then Milwaukee.
Then Moncks Corner - although I continue to want to call it Charleston to make it feel more exciting... but really it's not....
Yesterday I drove 5 hours to come to Canton GA. The highlight of the car ride was having dinner with family that I haven't seen in years. I will be here for a few days.
Then I am off to Mississippi.
Then Milwaukee.
Then Moncks Corner - although I continue to want to call it Charleston to make it feel more exciting... but really it's not....
Jewelry party
This weekend I went to a jewelry party with KP. I have been to home cooking parties. I have been to home candle parties. I have been to home decorating parties. And home clothing parties. I have never been to a jewelry party. It was kind of neat. Unfortuantely it would have been far easier to part with my money if I had my closet with me to try out the jewelry with my various tops and jackets. Oh well. I guess it is better to keep my money.
Winte tasting
Last weekend Catherine and her friend Shelby and I went to a couple of the NC vineyards to taste some wine. It started with a nice lunch at Shelton Vineyards. It was a nice rich lunch of bison meatloaf and mushroom studel. I surely felt it later. We did a little wine tasting there. Nothing too much.
From there we went down to Raffaldini and tasted about 6 of their wines. I enjoyed their variety of red wine more so than their red. We ended up purchasing a bottle of wine, sitting outside on the patio, and looking out over the mountains. I had just said a few days earlier that sitting off and looking out over the mountains had not appeal to me... but it was a nice afternoon. And wonderful to finally get out in the fresh air.
It was a nice outing for the otherwise snowly February.
From there we went down to Raffaldini and tasted about 6 of their wines. I enjoyed their variety of red wine more so than their red. We ended up purchasing a bottle of wine, sitting outside on the patio, and looking out over the mountains. I had just said a few days earlier that sitting off and looking out over the mountains had not appeal to me... but it was a nice afternoon. And wonderful to finally get out in the fresh air.
It was a nice outing for the otherwise snowly February.
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