To paraphrase the great philosopher-president George W. Bush: fool me once, shame on you; fool me four times, I won’t get fooled again. Take note, Hertz. January 2016: Hertz charged us an administrative fee for a supposed moving violation in South Africa. To this day we haven’t seen a citation from the local authorities. I … Continue reading Hertz, fool me four times, I won’t get fooled again
Tag: Waterloo 2017
Back in the 602
I didn’t post my usual “we’re home” status update when we got in last night, so I’m posting one now in case any of you are considering alerting the authorities. I’m already back at the office, trying not to let my head bounce off the keyboard.
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Waterloo, Illinois
A photo of the altar at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Illinois. Kathryn and I attended Sunday Mass here this morning with our cousins and their family. After Mass, we witnessed the baptism of their youngest daughter at the baptismal font just to the left side of the altar.
Make your own bed at Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport
I’ve traveled quite a bit. I’ve spent months at a time backpacking through Europe on a tight budget, and I’ve stayed in some real dumps along the way. But I’ve never had to make my own bed in a hotel … until last night. Thanks, Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport. You didn’t just lower the … Continue reading Make your own bed at Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport
Can you spot the mistake on this sign at El Bravo, Sky Harbor?
I saw this sign at El Bravo Mexican Grill, across from Gate B8 in Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Thousands of people pass this sign every day. Can you spot the mistake? I mean, other than the fact that $7.29 is way too much to pay for a cheese quesadilla. This is … Continue reading Can you spot the mistake on this sign at El Bravo, Sky Harbor?
Delayedd
I’ve often said it really doesn’t matter which seat you get on a flight because they all arrive at the gate at the same time. Well, tonight they’ll all arrive at least 45 minutes later than scheduled. Or, put another way, just late enough that the hotel courtesy shuttle in St. Louis will have stopped … Continue reading Delayedd
Purchasing a first-class upgrade comes with a catch
For the first time in six-and-a-half years, we were offered a reasonably priced upgrade at check-in today. However, unbeknownst to me, what used to be known as a first-class lounge is now a private club. Apparently they would have let us in if we’d had an international first-class ticket, which had been the case with … Continue reading Purchasing a first-class upgrade comes with a catch
Honored
Kathryn and I are quite honored and touched to have been asked to be the godparents of our cousins’ youngest daughter. After work today, we’ll be traveling to southern Illinois via St. Louis to be at her baptism on Sunday. It’s the first time I’ve been called to be a godparent, and the second time … Continue reading Honored