Pre-Flight Activity

Well, it certainly is a Sunday but is not a day of rest. I was up early to finish packing, then headed off to Chris's for coffee and great conversation. On the road starting around 9:00 a.m. in order to hit Slate's bakery for a blueberry muffin. I was not able to visit Teri as it was too early for her to receiving vistors around 10:00 a.m. so I just headed to the Concord Trailways to take the next scheduled bus to Logan.

I got a great parking spot - no searching for a space! Hopefully, I will remember where I parked the car and where my ticket is located when I get back. Of course, I had headed to the terminal but had to go back because I had forgot something. No surprise there at all. Too early to be thinking that straight. Anyway, I was able to purchase a ticket to make the 10:30 a.m. bus to Logan.

The Concord Trailways ride was great! I was able to watch August Rush. I just love the music! I have watched this movie so many times and have downloaded the CD on my I-Pod! We had to stop at South Station first, then proceeded to Logan. There were only three of us left. Lo and behold, the two guys were friends of Shawn and Khalid on their way to Brazil. What a small world!

I finally arrived around 12:45 p.m., then proceeded to check in. I love self-check in! On the way to the security checkpoints, I purchased an Iris Johansen book for whatever spare time I may think I will have during this trip. I will certainly find out if I have read this book or not. I didn't think so at the time but one never knows until you start reading. I have had that happen on more than one occasion. I am glad I get books from the libraries most of the time!

I am glad to report that I did not have to get padded down at the security check point. However, I had a lot of things to take off and unload - computer, coat, hat, scarf, boots, liquids, watch, earrings. It took me forever to get everything back on and back into my briefcase. One of the security guys said - "Are you still here?" I just laughed. Anyway, another point of the travel down and completed. It was then on to find my departure gate!

After finding my departure gate, I found the nearest bar with beverage and food. It will certainly be a long day waiting for the 5:15 p.m. flight to Chicago!!! I stumbled upon the Boston Beer Works. They make their own beer. I had the Harvest Ale. They had a great up-state new york chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce. I chatted awhile with a guy who was going to Amsterdam through Washington, D.C. I have never been there even though I have heard some stories!

After eating, I set up my computer all ready to go. Well, I thought it was already to go. However, I ran into connections problems. Boingo was no help on their help line for the 40 minutes I chatted with her on the telephone. After getting off the telephone with her, I figured it out myself. I had asked if logging into the loganwifi was a remedy to solve the problems and she said no. Well, she was certainly wrong since I am on line now and figured everything out myself. I should pat myself on the back. Anyway, I am just glad the problem is solved now that I only have 1 hour and 30 minutes or so until boarding the flight. I actually was able to help another person at the bar log on. I feel so proud of myself!!!

The football games are on the television sets in the bar. Indianapolis is losing to Baltimore with a 15-14 score in the Fourth Quarter. The New York Giants are beating the Atlanta Falcomes with a 24-17 score in the Third Quarter.

I sit here at the bar with no worries - computer keys at my finger tips and beer in my hand! There are a few people in the bar but it is pretty quiet except for the televisions and some chatting between patrons. I am pretty excited to be going on a trip. I loved to go just about anywhere! Not that I am saying that I could sit in an airport all day, but I could do whatever it takes to get there. No problem is unsolvable!

I should be at my departure gate around 4:30 or even before. It is almost 3:30 p.m. now.

Safe travels to everyone!