The waiting really is the hardest part

The waiting really is the hardest part

I think the only thing funny about my experience today was standing in the American West line the second time. It seems that people on the flight to Phoenix had not been informed that the flight had been canceled for many hours. The girl behind me screamed “America West is the worst airline on the planet!” I think she might be on to something there.

It really is hard to keep yourself occupied, doing essentially nothing for six hours. I feel like I’m living out that crappy Tom Hanks movie about him living in an airport.

The only thing interesting in the Philly airport, (and believe me, I traveled the whole thing) was the piece of “art” in the baggage claim area. It consisted of a bunch of track and various balls. The balls set off music by bouncing off various things. I have to respect the craftsmanship it must have taken to get the balls to go the right way every time. Maybe I can find a picture of the thing. It really was cool.

I had an odd experience at a Burger King when I was in Philly. The guy at the drive-thru seemed to take his job very seriously. He obviously was a transplant from Africa, based on the accent. He got me everything and sent me on my way. But he had forgotten my straw. I motioned to him and he asked “what?” “You forgot my straw,” I informed him. He shook his head as to indicate a profound disappointment with himself. I assured him it was going to be ok. When I got my straw all would be right with the world.

Next up: a six hour flight to Vegas and a two hour flight to Portland. I miss my family and I miss my new home.

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Vegas was fine. I played a few dollars in slots and video poker and then decided that was stupid. There are some really interesting people here. The ladies don't mess around. I mean if you're going to dress like a hooker why do it halfway.Check out the picture of these two lovely specimens that pretty much fell off the walkway and right onto a slot machine. Classy.

I took a few sleeping pills before I went on the last flight. I rested my head on the tray and I’m not sure I even feel asleep. The weird thing is I feel pretty good. By the time I get home I’ll have been up 23 hours.

They are boarding for PDX...

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Got home about 2:30 and went to sleep about 3:30am. Came into work for a few hours to do some emails. Everything is fine.