We had a wake up call at 8:30, in anticipation of our port call in Cozumel today. We had breakfast from the omelet station again today, after which we headed back to the room to ready ourselves for today’s excursion, which was horseback riding at the Ranchos Buenavista. We had a group of about 28 people, with … Read more
We had a wake up call at 7:15, and seeing Grand Cayman Island approaching out our cabin window, we went down to breakfast first thing. Today we tried the omelet station, both getting ham and cheese omelets, and both being pretty satisfied with our selection. We had to be in the Paris Lounge for our … Read more
Today was a day at sea. We had a wake up call at 8:30, grabbed a quick breakfast, and headed to the Paris Lounge for the 9:30 Shore Excursion Orientation. After that, we stopped by the room, changed into our swim- and sun-wear, and went back to the Serenity Deck. Joe sat on the sun … Read more
Kevin (av8rdude) arrived at about 7 until 6, and Joe arrived shortly after that. Kevin dropped us off at Terminal A, where we checked in to US Airways uneventfully. The security line, however, was another story. After trying the security line up by Southwest, and finding it infreakingcredible—I mean out of the main area, into … Read more
I logged in to work this morning, and did a quick 3-page edit. From 11:00–12:00, I connected in to the Tivoli Editors Council meeting, and “in the background” had a quick instant message discussion with the writer of that 3-page edit I had returned to him right before the call. He had questions about two … Read more
I had the complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Today was the South Carolina Presidential Primary. They had CNN (I think it was) on the TV above the tables in the dining area, and I was interested in their interviewing African American women about their presidential candidate preferences at this point in the race. Interestingly, their … Read more
I was up and at ’em early this morning, and drove to Augusta via I-40 E to I-95 S to I-20 W. It was a 295-mile, 4.5-hour drive. On the way, I listened to a number of Slate Explainer podcasts, including: Should We Throw Hazardous Waste Into Volcanoes? Is $100 a Barrel Oil a Big … Read more
This article made me think of the Raleigh Kodiaks. Thanks, guys, for being “out” there making strides for our community! Gay athletes are making their mark By LZ Granderson Page 2 ASPEN, Colo. — Last weekend, I sat on a panel to discuss one of the sports world’s favorite questions: When will a big-name athlete … Read more
We had breakfast in the restaurant area of our resort, and after a very chaotic and confusing line, managed to get our omelets. Disembarking the bus at the entrance to The Magic Kingdom, Joe and I found these very tight pair of Apple Bottom jeans walking in front of us. I, of course, had never … Read more
It’s a good thing we’re leaving here today, because our attitudes haven’t at all adjusted. This queen that served us breakfast this morning walked like he couldn’t possibly care less about living, much less about customer service. He put our silverware down on the table and walked away as he asked, “Do you know what … Read more