Was busy with my final project for my online classes, and I’m tying everything together so the Prediger won’t be confused when he operates the ice tea maker or the universal remote. (Ah, an occupational hazard of an Age-Gap Marriage: the Younger Half has to teach the Older Half how to operate the newfangled gadgets.)
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Since the Vegas trip, I packed the clothing and effects and sent it to the hotel and ship a bigger box back from the locale. (I did sent stuff back from the Scottsdale trip, but it was only recently when I sent my stuff to and from the vacation spot.) I like that arrangement for several reasons:
1) I do not have to spend time waiting for the TSA guys to check everything. One year, we got “SSSS” on our tickets. Lengthy, lengthy process.
2) Taking a carry-on through Concourses A to Whatever is one thing. Taking other stuff, plus having to negotiate what limited space one has above one’s seat is another.
3) I can ship my full-size toiletries without the hassle of the Guys requesting to leave it behind, or worrying if my dinky size bottle would hold enough stuff for the week. In the Prediger’s case, he was miffed that he had to surrender his lighter. (Smokers: when you arrive, you can ask a TSA guy if he has a lighter to use. Chances are, he’ll say yes and give you one from the stash. Does not hurt to ask.
4) UPS can insure your packaged stuff and you have the peace of mind knowing that you have a better chance of having all your things together and intact than if you would at the hands of the airport. I still remember the Christmas Glitch of 2004. It was a Good Thing that I tied a purple bow on our luggage and carry the original flight numbers of an earlier flight; otherwise, it would be lost in LAX. Shipping reduces that drama.
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At the CAT41 lists, a delegate to the Synodical Convention asked about decent places to eat in Houston. I suggested buying a cert at Restaurant.com and try a new eatery. So far, I ate well and saved money. Better than forking over too much at the hotel. I’ll have to check out the Portland sites.
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Speaking of the Synod: Kieschnick got re-elected, and got word that Paul Meier is now 2nd VP. Upon hearing that, I thought: “Hey…I ate lunch with him in Fort Wayne.” To the newly elected: You win a noogie. Redeem your prize in Fort Wayne.
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