Old Chicago and The Egg and I.
Dinner at Old Chicago yesterday. They are based here in Denver, Colorado. Added one more beer to my beer tour. Now at 104 of 110.
This morning had breakfast at The Egg and I. I didn't know there were others than the two in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Fancier menu than the Lyndale Ave one I'm used to but same good food and friendly service.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Beautiful Colorado
Flew into Denver International airport. The airport is still out in the middle of no where. Looking out both sides of the airplane on landing there is NOTHING but fields. I was surprised that there is no development as this airport has been open for a long time.
The client site is about 1/2 hour north west from airport toward Boulder. The views of the Rocky Mountains are just incredibly beautiful. There is still snow on most of the mountains and the air was very clear yesterday. And as the sun sets, the mountains really are what the song says - "for purple mountain majesties."
My hotel on the other hand is not so nice....but beggars can't be choosers. There were no hotel rooms anywhere in the area. I called our travel agency yesterday morning in hopes that something had opened up. They found a Radisson in Longhorn which is another 30 minutes away. Certainly not up to the Hilton Anatole standards, this Radisson hasn't been renovated since it opened in 1980 -- my guess.
One possible silver lining...there is an Old Chicago right next door to the hotel.
The client site is about 1/2 hour north west from airport toward Boulder. The views of the Rocky Mountains are just incredibly beautiful. There is still snow on most of the mountains and the air was very clear yesterday. And as the sun sets, the mountains really are what the song says - "for purple mountain majesties."
My hotel on the other hand is not so nice....but beggars can't be choosers. There were no hotel rooms anywhere in the area. I called our travel agency yesterday morning in hopes that something had opened up. They found a Radisson in Longhorn which is another 30 minutes away. Certainly not up to the Hilton Anatole standards, this Radisson hasn't been renovated since it opened in 1980 -- my guess.
One possible silver lining...there is an Old Chicago right next door to the hotel.
Monday, June 28, 2010
A new project. A new city.
Flying to Denver today to start work on a new project. I've been to Aurora, Boulder and Colorado Springs in Colorado many years ago.
This project is scheduled to go through January, 2011 and include trips to Boston.
This project is scheduled to go through January, 2011 and include trips to Boston.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Currants, Currants and more Currants
The branches are so full they are being pulled to the ground.
The red juicy berries make a nice drink when smashed up through a sieve. There are little seeds that can get stuck in your teeth when eating fresh off the bush.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Guess what people. It is not about you!
I got so ticked off last night.
The flight from Dallas to Minneapolis was late. No surprise there. The incoming flight was late and there were lots of elderly and wheelchair passengers so unboarding took a while.
That all was actually very humorous and a different story.
As boarding started, it began to rain....a lot. Then it started to lightening and thunder. Lightening means all ground employees have to get off the tarmac. That means we aren't going anywhere.
The elderly man seated by the window who otherwise seemed quite nice, started to complain that a little lightening shouldn't stop us from flying. I told him we weren't flying and that the workers were surrounded by many large METAL airplanes. For their safety they were not out and about.
He didn't care. He was a fighter pilot way back when and they flew through storms all the time. The fact that we were currently not flying didn't seem to make a difference. But, folks, lets have some concern for other people's safety and not our desire to fly.
The next thing that happened was while the lead flight attendant was doing her safety announcements....turn off electronics, seats upright, tray tables, etc.
Occasionally the pilot switches off the speakers while the attendant is doing the announcement. That happened and she wasn't aware. I shouted out to her that she could not be heard. The gals in the front row grumbled that I should keep my mouth shut so that we could take off.
We hadn't even left the gate yet and I felt it was more important to have the safety announcements heard than these two ladies got in the air 15 seconds sooner. I continued to tell the flight attendant of the situation. She thanked me.
Just so you know flyers, I have to fly every week and I would prefer to be safe than sorry.
The flight from Dallas to Minneapolis was late. No surprise there. The incoming flight was late and there were lots of elderly and wheelchair passengers so unboarding took a while.
That all was actually very humorous and a different story.
As boarding started, it began to rain....a lot. Then it started to lightening and thunder. Lightening means all ground employees have to get off the tarmac. That means we aren't going anywhere.
The elderly man seated by the window who otherwise seemed quite nice, started to complain that a little lightening shouldn't stop us from flying. I told him we weren't flying and that the workers were surrounded by many large METAL airplanes. For their safety they were not out and about.
He didn't care. He was a fighter pilot way back when and they flew through storms all the time. The fact that we were currently not flying didn't seem to make a difference. But, folks, lets have some concern for other people's safety and not our desire to fly.
The next thing that happened was while the lead flight attendant was doing her safety announcements....turn off electronics, seats upright, tray tables, etc.
Occasionally the pilot switches off the speakers while the attendant is doing the announcement. That happened and she wasn't aware. I shouted out to her that she could not be heard. The gals in the front row grumbled that I should keep my mouth shut so that we could take off.
We hadn't even left the gate yet and I felt it was more important to have the safety announcements heard than these two ladies got in the air 15 seconds sooner. I continued to tell the flight attendant of the situation. She thanked me.
Just so you know flyers, I have to fly every week and I would prefer to be safe than sorry.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Okay, 100 degrees is hot!
I take back my earlier statements on the heat not really effecting you because you aren't out in it very long.
Yesterday just walking to and from the car to the building built up an incredible sweat that just doesn't go away very quickly or comfortably.
It got to 100 on Monday, Tuesday and the forecast for today is the same. Tomorrow it is supposed to cool down to 98!
Yesterday just walking to and from the car to the building built up an incredible sweat that just doesn't go away very quickly or comfortably.
It got to 100 on Monday, Tuesday and the forecast for today is the same. Tomorrow it is supposed to cool down to 98!
Monday, June 21, 2010
You've heard this before
Once again this is my last week traveling to Dallas for this particular client. The signed agreement this time had limits on the number of hours available. This week I use up the remaining hours, so unless there is another signed agreement or extension, I am done.
According to the weather website, it is going to be a hot one. The majority of my time is spent indoors so don't really get bothered by the heat. The one place it is really noticeable is in the car at lunch or when heading to the hotel in evening. I have purchased those front wind shield guards before and have left two in rental cars. I'll hold off this time and just bare through it.
According to the weather website, it is going to be a hot one. The majority of my time is spent indoors so don't really get bothered by the heat. The one place it is really noticeable is in the car at lunch or when heading to the hotel in evening. I have purchased those front wind shield guards before and have left two in rental cars. I'll hold off this time and just bare through it.
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