The first 10 days
· Mar 5, 11:43 AM
I admit, aside from the pictures (which may be more interesting than my writing, and I’m okay with that), I’ve been pretty lazy about posting from over here. Granted, I have posted more pictures of Switzerland than I have for quite some time, so I’m going to give myself a pat on the back for actually using my camera. But enough apologizing and excuse making, time to write something a little more.
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A Long, Cold Sprint
· Jan 9, 04:48 PM
US Nationals 2009 are done. Well, technically it’s only short distance nationals that are done, but nobody really gives long distance nationals at the end of March quite the same weight. Well, not yet anyways, I suppose that could change if they re-schedule some canceled races from this week for up there. Sprint relay in Fairbanks anyone?
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Living in a post checked baggage world
· Sep 24, 01:55 PM
I’ve been doing more than my fair share of travel the last few days, and I’m quite happy to be logging serious couch time right now, with no plans to leave Putney for at least a few days. Almost 12 hours of sleep last night went a long way towards getting me feeling normal again, which is a nice change from the zombie-like existence I experienced for the 24 hours that was SLC-RDM (sleep in Bend) RDM-SEA-DTW-BDL (Putney).
Ski Town, USA
· Feb 8, 08:24 PM
Between getting back from the midwest, going to the Boulder and now being in Aspen for the Owl Creek I’ve had a whole three days at home in between the last three trips. Traveling is easier when I’m on the road longer and at home longer. Being back in Bend for just enough time to do laundry and decide not to buy groceries is not really that sweet. But the racing is still fun (usually).
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Back in the Midwest
· Jan 16, 08:52 PM
I’m once again enjoying the fine hospitality of Mickey Scott here in St. Paul. We’re taking a break in the middle of our travel up to Mt. Itasca to sleep in nice beds, eat a couple good meals and wait for my bags to catch up with me. I had a pretty easy travel day (no delays), and was pretty disappointed to be 0 for 3 on bags getting to me in MSP. The Northwest automated baggage line is useless to me right now, all they can tell me is that my baggage status is still pending.
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Travel Novice
· Sep 21, 08:00 AM
It’s only been 3 months since I was last on a plane, but I made a couple moves this morning that make me think I haven’t flown for years. Check-in was incredibly quick and easy – even at a real airport (PDX), a little over an hour is giving me time to tap out a quick post. Hot chocolate was looking appealing, but I bought it outside security. I solved that problem by drinking fast and hovering at the back of the line. Then I found my full Nalgene when I was 5 people from the scanner. What was I thinking? I guess I’m more than adequately hydrated for my 5 hour hop to Detroit. Good thing I have the aisle.
Best. Layover. Ever.
· Jun 27, 10:26 AM
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