In an episode of "King of the Hill", Peggy Hill is trying to glom a vacation to Japan about which Hank responds: "We already have a vacation planned and it's in the United States of America. In Texas. In Denton. And I don't care what those cops did to that cyclist, it's still a great … Continue reading Wimberly, Texas
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San Bruno. Why bother?
San Bruno, July 2012 "Why is it that you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a winery here, yet I have to drop 10 bucks on a glass?" - Me, to a waitress. Lets get the logistics out of the way first. Since I now book through the corporate travel agency, I have little … Continue reading San Bruno. Why bother?
A marketing rant…
Marketing, in general irritates me. But I positively can't stand telemarketers. Many types of Marketing I view as innocuous. Sure, When I browse to a site to look over an item, my browser will now show ads for that site, or item. Big deal. More of a reminder to me really. I'm in the Scott … Continue reading A marketing rant…
An oldie but goodie
From my pre-blogging days in 2009. I was surfing through my Facebook content and found this pearl. The grumpy travel logs: The bizarro travel guide (what you'll hate about travel), Vol 1. by Pat Haney on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 10:51pm After a long hiatus, I'm back to travelling...A lot. Not that I hate … Continue reading An oldie but goodie
Miles past the middle of nowhere
My job has changed somewhat. More management duties. More duties altogether. The transition has up-heaved my live gigs somewhat so I've done little traveling lately. I did have a gig in Irving two weeks ago but then again, who cares about Irving? I live here and I don't. I'll give a synopsis. A 25 mile … Continue reading Miles past the middle of nowhere
The Saga Continues: American Air’s response
Honestly, When I wrote American I didn't expect a response. Not that what follows is all that satisfying. It's funny, a signed email with no process to respond. Not that I didn't try. He completely misses the points: If you charge someone extra, you should deliver. Note that I didn't say they lost my bags. … Continue reading The Saga Continues: American Air’s response
My letter to the VP of Customer Belly Tickles
May 12, 2011 American Airlines Customer Relations P.O. Box 619612 MD 2400 DFW Airport, TX 75261-9612 Attn: Mr. Craig Kreeger Senior VP of Customer Experience, American Airlines Dear Craig: On a recent flight to California I picked up an American Way Magazine and read the article about you and your department with interest. It certainly … Continue reading My letter to the VP of Customer Belly Tickles
La Tierra de la Fea. Long Beach California.
Throughout the bible, a place called "Gehenna" is mentioned in reference to hell. In Jesus' time, it was thought that there was an actual Gehenna which was best described as a perpetual burning trash dump - a tire fire in today's time most likely. It's where trash, bodies, and whatnot were set afire. No doubt, … Continue reading La Tierra de la Fea. Long Beach California.
Portland, one of the cooler cities in the west.
At what age do you start dressing like a grown up? This thought hit me as I stared out of my hotel room one day in Portland. Everybody, and I mean everybody - from college aged to Grandma, passing by in downtown Portland was dressed like I do when I'm working at home. Like a … Continue reading Portland, one of the cooler cities in the west.
I get to go across the pond
About every year or so I get a really cool trip. One that would be fun to go as a family but prohibitively expensive. This was the year for the fun trip. I get sniffs of great trips every few months. Typically a sales director will want pricing for live training and query my boss, … Continue reading I get to go across the pond
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