Category: Oot & Aboot

So I’m on my way to a conference in Dallas. It’s about 7am at the airport – best time to fly in my opinion. Eliminates most of the infrequent travelers who aren’t hardcore enough to get up this early. Like I imagine any frequent traveler does, I’ve got an airport routine. After enduring the hassle … Continue reading Come Fly With Me

Last weekend we went to Vegas for a wedding. There was a surprise Elvis! And by surprise I mean to everyone, including the Bride & Groom! It was spectacular. Continue reading Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love

Neil and I have been in New Orleans for the past few days, and it’s entirely amazing here. But our trip started off with something that I was even more surprised about: incredible service from United Airlines. Anyone I know who flies with any regularity gripes about most domestic carriers. Myself included. And we all … Continue reading United we stand

We spent the first part of our trip in Chiang Mai, only because it seemed the easiest place to start in terms of available transport options. In hindsight, it was an excellent way to acclimate ourselves to the temperature and customs of Thailand in a slightly cooler and fairly low-pressure environment. Highlights (because if I … Continue reading Thai Travelogue Part 2: Chiang Mai Photos

When we left on our trip, we were armed with only a bunch of ideas, a guide book, our airline tickets, 1 small backpack each. No checked luggage, no advance bookings. It was awesome. Starting the trip, we were expecting the typical mediocre flight, and began to expect the worst when we arrived at the … Continue reading Thai Travelogue Part 1: Bangkok to Chiang Mai

post from Neil, because *I* would never be so smug… But hey, it’s good that your snow will finally stop melting so fast! Continue reading Winter Olympics

dear internets, thank you for calling! we are off galavanting through Thailand, and can’t take your call. while we’re away, eat your vegetables, scrub behind your ears, don’t give the housesitter any trouble, and don’t do anything we wouldn’t do! see you in march! much love, chez watercooler Continue reading Out of office

Neil and I are planning on spending about a week of our 20-day vacation soaking up the sun on a Thai beach. Obviously we can’t see and do everything with the time we’ve got, so we’d like to head for one major beach area and stick with it for ultimate relaxation, rather than trying to … Continue reading Which Beach?

Other potential titles: Concert Curator, Music Maven, Showtime Superstar. Whatever floats your boat. Duties: Identify and procure tickets for approximately 10 shows a year, within a strict budget, for this busy and clueless music lover and her husband, who haven’t been to a concert since 2006 and would love to see some great indie bands, … Continue reading Wanted: One Cultural Attaché

Hello Poppets! (Mrs. Doubtfire happened to be on TV the other day.) I hope you had a sublime time ringing in 2009 – Neil and I certainly did. We headed down to Seattle via the Quick Shuttle, mostly to see the Presidents of the United States of America on New Year’s Eve, and stayed at … Continue reading Happy New Year!