Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
4 Plains 2 Trains 1 Automobile And probably a motley assortment of public transit options on top of all those. We’re off this weekend on a 10-day summer trip, heading to Washington, DC to visit friends and take in the 4th of July festivities, then taking the train North to Montreal for a few days … Continue reading Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Remember that resolution I published about taking more photos? So far it seems to be happening. I’m not hitting a picture a day as I’d originally planned, but the camera now lives out in the open, and I’m definitely taking more pictures of things this year so far than last. And they’re slowly making their … Continue reading Snappy
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
Those playing along at home are likely going “Huh? I had no idea you WERE moving.” I know. And now we’re not. Not exactly news, but it’s been a big albatross around my neck for a little while. Now that there’s an ending to the story, I feel compelled to write it down – both … Continue reading We’re not moving
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
My job for the past number of years has been marketing technology products. For the most part I love it – the amazing ways people are finding to manipulate machines to improve lives (even if it doesn’t always work out that way) is fascinating. The communities are exciting; the innovation is inspiring. I love the … Continue reading Penned In