Well, I am off for another adventure. Boy, do I love adventures. There is nothing like traveling. I am heading to Michigan today for the long Labor Day weekend to visit my friend Kelly. She is like my other half. We do have some adventures. If you haven't read my earlier adventures with her, you can always find them here. I should say not all adventures are on this blog as I did not start this blog until a few years ago. Of course, there is also my adventure to visit my other BFF, Renee, when she was in Austin, Texas.
Of course, I am leaving today and have not packed everything yet. I had to go to the bakery to get coffee so that I can tackle this matter with a clear head. I suppose if I forget anything that there is always a store close by or I could borrow something from Kelly. I am sure she wouldn't mind. I am not sure what the weather will be so I am packing a little of this and a little of that. The most important things are my new Gateway netbook, my cell phone, reading book (The Woman in White) and all the chargers that go along with the electronics. You just have to have those electronics. Well, I do anyway.
As my birthday is on the 4th of the month, numerology says that the 1st day of the month is a lucky day for me. I am so glad to know that fact. This bodes well for the starting of this adventure.
Well, it is 9:15 a.m., so I have to finish packing and head to the airport. I really hope I do not forget anything. "Oh well", is what I will say if I do. If it is not the end of the world, then everything is always fine. This means that everything is always fine when you wake up in the morning and head out for the day!
The adventure starts with getting gas at J&S as well as a few provisions for the trip. My car was filled with gas but I had a momentary delay. A young guy on the way to classes at UMA needed a battery boost. I was glad to assist in this matter. Nothing went wrong and he was on his way and so was I.
I arrived at the Portland Jetport around 11:15 a.m. for the 12:30 p.m. flight. After checking and slightly disrobing for the entry to the waiting area, all is fine in the waiting area for the flight. Our flight is on time. I wonder where people are going. Everyone is doing their own thing. We have people using their computers as well as talking on their cell phones for work. In addition, people are either reading, talking to others beside them or not at all. We are all just waiting. Waiting is good as you get time to slow your life down. It is good to do once in awhile.
Well, it is almost none so I am going to shut the computer down and see what else is going on here. Maybe I actually know someone else even though I have not spotted them yet.
Stephanie was my seat mate. It was great to have a pleasant conversation for the trip to Detroit. She is in the car racing business and also travels. Do I wish that was me? It sounds exciting but I wonder if it gets old traveling. I suppose if you love what you do it shouldn't matter.
We arrived 30 minutes early so I had 2.5 hour layover in Detroit. What to do? My first stop was to find the only entrance outside to get some fresh air and to take a little walk. The way back into the airport was an adventure. Check point beginning good. Checkpoint security slow. Ok, step over here, wait in line, walk into the scanner, hands above your head just so, wait for scanner to work, step outside and wait. Note to self: Do not wear a skirt with snaps. All put back together and computer in bag to head back close to the next flight.
The next stop? The Martini Lounge for a glass of Cabernet and a pannini. I am hungry! No free wireless here. I couldn't remember my Boingo account so I had to sign up again. The bartender sure can talk and talk and talk. Oh well. She can be entertaining.Well, it is 4:20 so I should head to the gate. I do not want to miss my flight.
Another seat mate was just as interesting to talk with during the flight. He and his family are from North Carolina and are on their way to Millington for bike races. His 15 year old son does quite well at this sport. They travel all around the country participating in various events. Their son is even enrolled in a training school for quite a bit of cash. His son hopes to go pro. It sounds like he may have a good chance at succeeding at this goal. He has been riding and then racing since he was 4 years old. Dedication is key for sure. Our 20-minute plane ride was uneventful and filled with great conversation.
Kelly was at the gate waiting anxiously for me. While she was waiting, a military man came through the gate before I even did. She had walked up to him, thanked him for his service and gave him a big hug. Kelly's son Adam is in the Marines and in Afghanistan right now. When I got through the gate, a big hug was waiting for me too! It was so great to see her. After getting my luggage at baggage claim, we were on our way to the car to head outside of Flint on our way to her house.
Well, I should say that we did not go straight home. Our first stop? The Eagles Club, of course. Kelly and her husband Hugh have made some very great friends who were extremely friendly. Kineo is Kelly's favorite game so we had to play some games. We did not break even but we were close. After a nice break on our way home, we decided that we were hungry and need of food. A pizza was ordered. I was so hungry. You talk about a large pizza. This pizza was huge! Ham, pepperoni, green pepper and onion. Yum!
Hugh was home when we got there. We were also greeted by Sunny, their dog. I had forgot that they had a dog. She was so cute and friendly. After eating and many hours of socializing, I headed upstairs for a long and needed sleep. It was a long day but a very good day overall.
Peace out!
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