Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Columbus
San Jose vs Columbus – NHL – CBJ Vision
I guess when I work at home, I don’t have much to say about the games. I guess there is less “adventure” to my days.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Columbus
The Buckeyes didn’t have the best of games. But you can’t win them all!
After the game, I was able to meet up with my friend Jeremy and his family. They were in town to watch Brittany play.
Little Marley is just too cute!
It’s always nice to see old friends.
After the game, I was able to meet up with my friend Jeremy and his family. They were in town to watch Brittany play.
Little Marley is just too cute!
It’s always nice to see old friends.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Columbus
Edmonton vs Columbus – NHL – CBJ Vision
Another night of hockey in Columbus!
I guess it’s getting better. My bitterness is subsiding.
Another night of hockey in Columbus!
I guess it’s getting better. My bitterness is subsiding.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Columbus
Michigan State vs Ohio State Hockey
Nothing like spending a weekend at home AND working.
Nice change of pace.
Nothing like spending a weekend at home AND working.
Nice change of pace.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Columbus
Smokey and Claude came back to Auntie Nic’s for a few days. I am working in town the next week and their Daddy is on the road. So I am happy to have them again!
They enjoyed watching the wildlife from the warmth of their perch.
They enjoyed watching the wildlife from the warmth of their perch.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Cleveland Visit
Today I rode up to Cleveland with my friend Dave. He was working the Cavs game, so I decided to keep him company for the drive and then visit friends while he was working.
First I visited my friends who work for the Cavs. Always so good to see everyone!
My friend Amanda is very pregnant, I don’t know how she’s doing it these final weeks.
My friend Matty took me out to see the start of the game.
After that I headed over to visit my friends Cliff, Boo and baby Avery.
Unfortunately, I forgot to take any photos. I suck.
Avery is growing like a weed though!
I spent a few hours catching up with them and then headed back downtown to pick up Dave.
It was an excellent day spent with friends!!
First I visited my friends who work for the Cavs. Always so good to see everyone!
My friend Amanda is very pregnant, I don’t know how she’s doing it these final weeks.
My friend Matty took me out to see the start of the game.
After that I headed over to visit my friends Cliff, Boo and baby Avery.
Unfortunately, I forgot to take any photos. I suck.
Avery is growing like a weed though!
I spent a few hours catching up with them and then headed back downtown to pick up Dave.
It was an excellent day spent with friends!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
January 28th-31st
Friday – Travel Day
Columbus > Atlanta > Orlando
Flew down somewhat early. Wanted to get to the hotel and settled before my parents arrived. They are joining me while I work at Disney this weekend. We are staying at Animal Kingdom Resort.
Got to the hotel and had the usual Disney touches.
Of all the Disney properties I have stayed in, I like this one the most. The room is just like any other, it the view that’s pretty cool.
I was exhausted; only got about 2 hours of sleep last night. So I made a nest in the sun half way in the room, halfway on the balcony to nap.
There really wasnt room on the balcony and I just really needed some sunshine on my Ohio white skin.
Saturday – Set Day
The lacrosse disk makes it debut tomorrow. It is in the new “Platinum” look that was launched in the fall for football and then basketball. So I am here to dissect it. Always love these challenges!
Had a good set day… except the Duet kept going back in time. It was very bizarre. When it would get to a certain time of day, it would reset back several hours. I guess it was having it’s own little Groundhog day.
Sunday – Game Day
Team USA vs Maryland Women's Lacrosse
Team USA vs Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse
Games went well. We figured out the quirks of the new look for lacrosse and made lots of notes. I was great to be back with my lacrosse crew again. Looking forward to another season!
My parents left after I went to work.
After the games, I went to the airport for a late flight home.
Columbus > Atlanta > Orlando
Flew down somewhat early. Wanted to get to the hotel and settled before my parents arrived. They are joining me while I work at Disney this weekend. We are staying at Animal Kingdom Resort.
Got to the hotel and had the usual Disney touches.
Of all the Disney properties I have stayed in, I like this one the most. The room is just like any other, it the view that’s pretty cool.
I was exhausted; only got about 2 hours of sleep last night. So I made a nest in the sun half way in the room, halfway on the balcony to nap.
There really wasnt room on the balcony and I just really needed some sunshine on my Ohio white skin.
After my parents arrived, we met up with Stephanie. She got us reservations at Epcot at the Japanese Steakhouse tonight to celebrate my mom’s birthday.
We walked around Epcot for a while and then had dinner.
Saturday – Set Day
The lacrosse disk makes it debut tomorrow. It is in the new “Platinum” look that was launched in the fall for football and then basketball. So I am here to dissect it. Always love these challenges!
Had a good set day… except the Duet kept going back in time. It was very bizarre. When it would get to a certain time of day, it would reset back several hours. I guess it was having it’s own little Groundhog day.
Sunday – Game Day
Team USA vs Maryland Women's Lacrosse
Team USA vs Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse
Games went well. We figured out the quirks of the new look for lacrosse and made lots of notes. I was great to be back with my lacrosse crew again. Looking forward to another season!
My parents left after I went to work.
After the games, I went to the airport for a late flight home.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Cincinnati > Columbus
Michigan vs Ohio State Women’s CBB
Drove back this morning, worked on packing for this weekend’s trip and then headed in to work.
This is the time of year that starts to be a grind. The weather is terrible. And then am working somewhere different almost every day. Nothing like the consistency of football season.
Drove back this morning, worked on packing for this weekend’s trip and then headed in to work.
This is the time of year that starts to be a grind. The weather is terrible. And then am working somewhere different almost every day. Nothing like the consistency of football season.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Columbus > Cincinnati
Rutgers vs Cincinnati CBB
Drove down to Cincy around noon.
Went ahead and stayed down there since it was a late game. Just makes for too long of a day.
Drove down to Cincy around noon.
Went ahead and stayed down there since it was a late game. Just makes for too long of a day.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Columbus
Anaheim vs Columbus – NHL – FoxSports West
Today I worked visitor feed for Anaheim.
They are a really nice and easy group to work with.
There was the possibility of the game being delayed or cancelled because Disney on Ice had been in the arena yesterday and really screwed up the ice when they pulled out last night.
I had my fingers crossed as I really didn’t want to work.
But they were able to get the ice up to code around 4:30 pm
Today I worked visitor feed for Anaheim.
They are a really nice and easy group to work with.
There was the possibility of the game being delayed or cancelled because Disney on Ice had been in the arena yesterday and really screwed up the ice when they pulled out last night.
I had my fingers crossed as I really didn’t want to work.
But they were able to get the ice up to code around 4:30 pm
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Columbus > Atlanta > Athens, GA
January 21st – 22nd
Mississippi State vs Georgia Men’s CBB
Happy National Squirrel Appreciation Day! (Jan. 21st)
Took the “kids” back home on the way to the airport on Friday. Always an adventure! Mainly, capturing them to get them in their crate. Then getting all their accessories loaded up into the car and then back out of the car once we get to their house.
But it’s worth every second! They are the best!
Flight to Atlanta was fine. I slept the entire way.
The drive to Athens went by quickly as I talked on the phone the entire time. As usual, there was traffic, so the 1.5 hour drive took at least 2.
After checking into the hotel, I decided to walk a few blocks to have an early dinner. I didn’t have lunch and I was starving.
So I set out to Pauley’s – which is a crepe place.
I have been there a couple times and am in love with the Buffalo Chicken Crepe.
Tonight, I fell out of love. It wasn’t’ as good as it was the other times. Maybe it’s cuz I wasn’t there with my SEC Family? I dunno. Just didn’t taste as good.
Got back to the hotel and worked on some stuff for a while and watched TV.
Was asleep by 10:30p.
Woke up at 1:30a and could not go back to sleep.
The heater was driving me insane as it turned on/off constantly. It wasn’t too hot, it was just smothering in there. Ugh!
Finally at 4:55a I decided to get up and take a shower.
That did the trick. Was able to sleep from 5:15 to 7:15a!
Then got up and started the day.
Went to this organic place I have been to before for breakfast.
Never again.
It’s really good, but the staff is just plain rude. I thought it was an isolated incident last time. Nope. Still rude.
Headed over to the arena.
I have never done basketball here.
Just swimming/diving and football. Maybe Gymnastics? Maybe volleyball? Never hoops though.
The day went really well!
I was on my football truck and got to also see my friend Jill.
For lunch, I tried to go to The Last Resort – but the line was out the door. So I drove until I could find a parking spot (easier said than done in downtown Athens). Ended up eating at Five Guys.
After the game, I made the drive back to Atlanta which is never fun. The majority of the drive is on this road that has tons of traffic. You will be going 65 and then out of nowhere, you have to slam on the breaks and go 20 for a few miles. There is no rhyme or reason to it. It’s very frustrating!
Had a snack in the SkyClub and headed to the gate.
Boarded and was just settling in when I realized there was ‘something’ going on. We were not going to depart on time. The guy next to me was all frigidity and driving me nuts! I had convinced myself he had to be a terrorist.
The captain informed us that they were looking for a piece of paper. The plane had come in from the Bahamas and was supposed to have a TSA mandated security sweep. However, the piece of paper proving the sweep had been done, was no where to be found.
Time passed.
The gate agent came on the plane and announced that they still could not find the document. Due to a shift change, they were not able to reach the supervisor that was present for the alleged security sweep that had allegedly take place. Therefore, we had to deplane so they could do a new security sweep.
This went over really well with the passengers.
I was like the 5th person off the plane. I had walked towards the left of the gate area to sit against a wall (on the floor) so I could stretch out a little. A Delta “Red Coat” (supervisor) started screaming at me that I had to sit to in a chair to the right of the jetbridge. I yelled back and it really did no good. So out of spite, I walked about 2 feet to the right of the gate, stopped, looked at her and plopped down on the floor. Very mature of me.
She kept yelling at everyone that we had to stay in the gate area since it was “sterile”. No one could leave the gate area because they would become un-sterile.
Oh dear god, how is this person a supervisor?
ALL OF THE AIRPORT (past security) is sterile you idiot!!
Several other of the Red Coats told her this and eventually she was convinced so she started to let people go to the bathroom.
It was quite the scene.
After about 40 minutes, they let us board the plane.
Landed in Columbus about 1 hour late.
I can’t wait to fill out the post flight survey for this flight!
(Delta emails me surveys for almost every flight I take)
Mississippi State vs Georgia Men’s CBB
Happy National Squirrel Appreciation Day! (Jan. 21st)
Took the “kids” back home on the way to the airport on Friday. Always an adventure! Mainly, capturing them to get them in their crate. Then getting all their accessories loaded up into the car and then back out of the car once we get to their house.
But it’s worth every second! They are the best!
Flight to Atlanta was fine. I slept the entire way.
The drive to Athens went by quickly as I talked on the phone the entire time. As usual, there was traffic, so the 1.5 hour drive took at least 2.
After checking into the hotel, I decided to walk a few blocks to have an early dinner. I didn’t have lunch and I was starving.
So I set out to Pauley’s – which is a crepe place.
I have been there a couple times and am in love with the Buffalo Chicken Crepe.
Tonight, I fell out of love. It wasn’t’ as good as it was the other times. Maybe it’s cuz I wasn’t there with my SEC Family? I dunno. Just didn’t taste as good.
Got back to the hotel and worked on some stuff for a while and watched TV.
Was asleep by 10:30p.
Woke up at 1:30a and could not go back to sleep.
The heater was driving me insane as it turned on/off constantly. It wasn’t too hot, it was just smothering in there. Ugh!
Finally at 4:55a I decided to get up and take a shower.
That did the trick. Was able to sleep from 5:15 to 7:15a!
Then got up and started the day.
Went to this organic place I have been to before for breakfast.
Never again.
It’s really good, but the staff is just plain rude. I thought it was an isolated incident last time. Nope. Still rude.
Headed over to the arena.
I have never done basketball here.
Just swimming/diving and football. Maybe Gymnastics? Maybe volleyball? Never hoops though.
The day went really well!
I was on my football truck and got to also see my friend Jill.
For lunch, I tried to go to The Last Resort – but the line was out the door. So I drove until I could find a parking spot (easier said than done in downtown Athens). Ended up eating at Five Guys.
After the game, I made the drive back to Atlanta which is never fun. The majority of the drive is on this road that has tons of traffic. You will be going 65 and then out of nowhere, you have to slam on the breaks and go 20 for a few miles. There is no rhyme or reason to it. It’s very frustrating!
Had a snack in the SkyClub and headed to the gate.
Boarded and was just settling in when I realized there was ‘something’ going on. We were not going to depart on time. The guy next to me was all frigidity and driving me nuts! I had convinced myself he had to be a terrorist.
The captain informed us that they were looking for a piece of paper. The plane had come in from the Bahamas and was supposed to have a TSA mandated security sweep. However, the piece of paper proving the sweep had been done, was no where to be found.
Time passed.
The gate agent came on the plane and announced that they still could not find the document. Due to a shift change, they were not able to reach the supervisor that was present for the alleged security sweep that had allegedly take place. Therefore, we had to deplane so they could do a new security sweep.
This went over really well with the passengers.
I was like the 5th person off the plane. I had walked towards the left of the gate area to sit against a wall (on the floor) so I could stretch out a little. A Delta “Red Coat” (supervisor) started screaming at me that I had to sit to in a chair to the right of the jetbridge. I yelled back and it really did no good. So out of spite, I walked about 2 feet to the right of the gate, stopped, looked at her and plopped down on the floor. Very mature of me.
She kept yelling at everyone that we had to stay in the gate area since it was “sterile”. No one could leave the gate area because they would become un-sterile.
Oh dear god, how is this person a supervisor?
ALL OF THE AIRPORT (past security) is sterile you idiot!!
Several other of the Red Coats told her this and eventually she was convinced so she started to let people go to the bathroom.
It was quite the scene.
After about 40 minutes, they let us board the plane.
Landed in Columbus about 1 hour late.
I can’t wait to fill out the post flight survey for this flight!
(Delta emails me surveys for almost every flight I take)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
January 18-20th
Smokey and Claude came to stay with Auntie Nic for a few days since Daddy was out of town this week. We had lots of fun!
Well except for Smokey’s current obsession with Q-Tips.
Here is the trash can rummaged thru; in the tub!
It took Auntie Nic a few times of cleaning up the trash before she remembered to keep it up high on the shelf.
Claude could see the bottom of the food bowls, so she was really upset with Auntie Nic. She expects them to be full at all times.
Well except for Smokey’s current obsession with Q-Tips.
Here is the trash can rummaged thru; in the tub!
It took Auntie Nic a few times of cleaning up the trash before she remembered to keep it up high on the shelf.
Claude could see the bottom of the food bowls, so she was really upset with Auntie Nic. She expects them to be full at all times.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
January 16-18th
Sunday - Travel Day
Columbus > St. Louis > Columbia, Missouri
Sunday night after my OSU game, I had to fly Southwest because it was the only way to get to St, Louis before midnight. I would then drive 2 hours to Columbia.
My friend Andy ended up on the same flight since his United flight was cancelled. So once we got to St. Louis, he drove us to Columbia.
We got in just before 10pm.
It was kind of a short night since crew call was 7:30a on Monday.
Monday - Game Day
Big Monday Presented by Bud Light: 24 Kansas State vs 14 Missouri Men's CBB
Monday was interesting for sure! I was doing Duet and it had several issues. There was also a Viz on this show. Thank God I was not the Viz op! It was all messed up and it took 6-7 hours to get it up and running. My Duet issues were solved in about 30 minutes.
But because it didn’t look like the Viz was ever going to get up, I had to built the Viz graphics on the Duet. So I had a heavy workload and didn’t have time to take a lunch.
I also never had a chance to get into the arena to take photos :(
After the game I walked to the restaurant next to the hotel. They had this stuffed Tiger in the entrance. I thought it was funny because the tiger was tethered to the cart; as if he was going to run away.
Tuesday - Travel Day
On Tuesday morning, I went to the smallest airport in the country – Columbia, MO. Well the smallest one I have seen at least.
This is the airport – all of it.
I was very early because the hotel clerk last night ordered me a cab and she insisted I needed to leave at 430 for a 6a flight. I tried to argue with her, knowing it had to be a small airport and all… but she said the security lines can get really long. Well, what do I know, I have never been to this airport.
Since I was INSANELY early, I went upstairs to have some breakfast. Which was interesting because there was not an elevator; hard to believe that is allowed with all the ADA laws anymore.
This was the restaurant.
It was ran by a cranky old lady. She made very salty scrambled eggs for me.
After going thru security, I sat down in the gate house. Which was, I believe a mobile home/barn they constructed after 9/11.
The new security screening equipment likely took up all the space that was originally the gate area.
I just found it amusing.
Columbus > St. Louis > Columbia, Missouri
Sunday night after my OSU game, I had to fly Southwest because it was the only way to get to St, Louis before midnight. I would then drive 2 hours to Columbia.
My friend Andy ended up on the same flight since his United flight was cancelled. So once we got to St. Louis, he drove us to Columbia.
We got in just before 10pm.
It was kind of a short night since crew call was 7:30a on Monday.
Monday - Game Day
Big Monday Presented by Bud Light: 24 Kansas State vs 14 Missouri Men's CBB
But because it didn’t look like the Viz was ever going to get up, I had to built the Viz graphics on the Duet. So I had a heavy workload and didn’t have time to take a lunch.
I also never had a chance to get into the arena to take photos :(
After the game I walked to the restaurant next to the hotel. They had this stuffed Tiger in the entrance. I thought it was funny because the tiger was tethered to the cart; as if he was going to run away.
Tuesday - Travel Day
On Tuesday morning, I went to the smallest airport in the country – Columbia, MO. Well the smallest one I have seen at least.
This is the airport – all of it.
I was very early because the hotel clerk last night ordered me a cab and she insisted I needed to leave at 430 for a 6a flight. I tried to argue with her, knowing it had to be a small airport and all… but she said the security lines can get really long. Well, what do I know, I have never been to this airport.
Since I was INSANELY early, I went upstairs to have some breakfast. Which was interesting because there was not an elevator; hard to believe that is allowed with all the ADA laws anymore.
This was the restaurant.
It was ran by a cranky old lady. She made very salty scrambled eggs for me.
After going thru security, I sat down in the gate house. Which was, I believe a mobile home/barn they constructed after 9/11.
The new security screening equipment likely took up all the space that was originally the gate area.
I just found it amusing.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Columbus
January 15-16th
Saturday
Penn State vs Ohio State Men’s CBB
Tonight was my first game of the season for BTN. Which is always a thrash because I only do a handful of games a year for them; so I struggle with remembering how their graphics package works.
I got thru the day; as messy as it was.
Tonight was also interesting because Dave and I worked together on a remote. Something we have never done before. So that was fun.
The game was really good! Ohio State needed the win to become #1 in the country. They defeated the Nittany Lions 69-66.
Sunday
Michigan State vs Ohio State Women’s CBB
Today I did the women’s game. It was a short night on last night since I had to be back at the arena at 6am.
Saturday
Penn State vs Ohio State Men’s CBB
Tonight was my first game of the season for BTN. Which is always a thrash because I only do a handful of games a year for them; so I struggle with remembering how their graphics package works.
I got thru the day; as messy as it was.
Tonight was also interesting because Dave and I worked together on a remote. Something we have never done before. So that was fun.
The game was really good! Ohio State needed the win to become #1 in the country. They defeated the Nittany Lions 69-66.
Sunday
Michigan State vs Ohio State Women’s CBB
Today I did the women’s game. It was a short night on last night since I had to be back at the arena at 6am.
The Duet woke up cranky, so the engineers had to work on it for the first hour. Which made me cranky; cuz I could have been sleeping!
My longtime friend Jeremy had flown up to watch his sister, Brittany play.
Wait – there is Brittany Schottenstein Center
(left)
We were supposed to meet up after the game, but we never found each other since his cell phone had died. Oh well, maybe next time.
Off to the airport!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Lexington, KY
I had an off day in Lexington today. I could have driven home last night – but only to return this evening. Figured it would be less frustrating to just stay put. I hate driving anyway.
Was actually able to sleep in – which would of never happened at home.
Also got in a nice work out – again, something that never seems to happen at home.
I spent the rest of the day working on the blog and expense reports. As I am MONTHS behind on both.
Just a nice relaxing day!
In the evening, I went to A La Lucie’s. It was a recommendation from a friend of mine whom has spent a lot of time here.
It was sort of French, sort of New Orleans… but very good!
I had a fabulous “Kentucky Lemonade”.
(Okay, maybe I had more than one)
Was actually able to sleep in – which would of never happened at home.
Also got in a nice work out – again, something that never seems to happen at home.
I spent the rest of the day working on the blog and expense reports. As I am MONTHS behind on both.
Just a nice relaxing day!
In the evening, I went to A La Lucie’s. It was a recommendation from a friend of mine whom has spent a lot of time here.
It was sort of French, sort of New Orleans… but very good!
I had a fabulous “Kentucky Lemonade”.
(Okay, maybe I had more than one)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Lexington, KY
The migraine subsided around this morning. Thank God!
I got up at 4:45a to download updates and paperwork for my game today – something I planned on doing last nite.
Today’s game was good. Still trying to get in the swing of doing hoops again.
The Lady Bulldogs ended the Wildcats’ 25-game home win streak – so that was pretty cool.
After work I stopped by the concierge lounge at the hotel for a snack. Headed to my room to work on emails and the blog before setting out for dinner.
Due to the severe cold weather, I decided to just eat at the hotel bar. And got exactly what I expected – sub par food. But I didn’t have to go outside!
Watched TV until my remote control died. But since I am in a hotel, I just have to call the front desk and viola! A man appears at my door with a new one.
I think I want to live in a hotel. Preferably a Hilton so I can ensure my “Diamond” status (and level of service). There’s just something about going to work and coming ‘home’ to find a clean room, made bed, tidied bathroom and snacks in the lounge. I would just have to find one with better restaurants though! (That’ll be the day!)
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Frisco, TX > Louisville, KY > Lexington, KY
WHAT IS THAT NOISE?!!!!????
Oh yah… it’s the wake up call!
Someone, had the grand idea of going out last night. And if memory serves me correctly, I stayed out until about 3am local time and didn’t go to bed until 4am.
That “noise” was the 7am wake up call.
Dear God have mercy on my soul!
I made the bold move to stay in bed until 7:45, even though I knew I needed to leave by 8:15. My lack of shower was just going to be something my fellow passengers would have to deal with today.
There MAY have been a lot of 4 letter words muttered from my mouth in that 30 minute span. (mainly just one in particular)
My brain was just not functioning at full strength.
Wandered around the parking lot looking for my co-workers rental car. He gave it to me since I didn’t have a car – he jumped in with someone who had an earlier flight. It’s something we do all the time. We don’t all get cars in an effort to save the company money – since we usually have similar flight times in/out.
I drove in a complete haze to the Dallas airport. I am not quite sure what was going on with the toll roads – but allegedly the car had some sort of tag that automatically pays the tolls. The real confusing part is when you get to the airport, you pull a parking ticket – but before you get to the rental car place, you have to pay for parking. What? I so did not understand that part!
Go to the rental car facility and walked a mile. More 4 letter words.
Rode the shuttle bus and got checked in. Thru security with no issue at all.
Walked to the SkyClub…. VERY LOUD 4 letter word exited my mouth.
There was a sign stating that the SkyClub would be closed this weekend.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
This is the ONE day I need quiet time, away from the airport commoners. WHY is it closed?! I was so looking forward to my free water and free bagel and warm/cozy couch to help lessen the burden of a hangover.
This is just not my day!
Ended up at a restaurant… had some Mexican egg thing that was delish, but burned an even larger hole than the leftover vodka was burning.
Made it to my flight. Thank God for the upgrade to Atlanta! Was able to sleep for almost all of the 2 hour flight.
Spent some time in the SkyClub in Altanta.
I once again feel human.
Flight to Louisville was on a small RJ, so I was crammed in like a sardine.
Upon landing in Louisville, I got in my car and drove to Lexington.
Oh ya… that minor detail. When I booked my travel, I thought I was doing a game in Louisville tomorrow. However, I am actually working in Lexington – so I have to make the drive.
I did get a Coke before leaving the airport. I had a low level migraine brewing and I thought the caffeine would do the trick.
Upon check in at the hotel, there was no turning back. The migraine was in full force. So much for all those things I was going to do tonite.
Got to the room, dug out the essentials from my bag, took a hot shower and crawled into bed around 6pm. Was preparing myself for a long struggle.
Had taken my meds, but I could tell this one would be a doozy!
Got myself into the “migraine coma” – lying flat on my back like a corpse. For hours upon hours of mindless agony.
Oh yah… it’s the wake up call!
Someone, had the grand idea of going out last night. And if memory serves me correctly, I stayed out until about 3am local time and didn’t go to bed until 4am.
That “noise” was the 7am wake up call.
Dear God have mercy on my soul!
I made the bold move to stay in bed until 7:45, even though I knew I needed to leave by 8:15. My lack of shower was just going to be something my fellow passengers would have to deal with today.
There MAY have been a lot of 4 letter words muttered from my mouth in that 30 minute span. (mainly just one in particular)
My brain was just not functioning at full strength.
Wandered around the parking lot looking for my co-workers rental car. He gave it to me since I didn’t have a car – he jumped in with someone who had an earlier flight. It’s something we do all the time. We don’t all get cars in an effort to save the company money – since we usually have similar flight times in/out.
I drove in a complete haze to the Dallas airport. I am not quite sure what was going on with the toll roads – but allegedly the car had some sort of tag that automatically pays the tolls. The real confusing part is when you get to the airport, you pull a parking ticket – but before you get to the rental car place, you have to pay for parking. What? I so did not understand that part!
Go to the rental car facility and walked a mile. More 4 letter words.
Rode the shuttle bus and got checked in. Thru security with no issue at all.
Walked to the SkyClub…. VERY LOUD 4 letter word exited my mouth.
There was a sign stating that the SkyClub would be closed this weekend.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
This is the ONE day I need quiet time, away from the airport commoners. WHY is it closed?! I was so looking forward to my free water and free bagel and warm/cozy couch to help lessen the burden of a hangover.
This is just not my day!
Ended up at a restaurant… had some Mexican egg thing that was delish, but burned an even larger hole than the leftover vodka was burning.
Made it to my flight. Thank God for the upgrade to Atlanta! Was able to sleep for almost all of the 2 hour flight.
Spent some time in the SkyClub in Altanta.
I once again feel human.
Flight to Louisville was on a small RJ, so I was crammed in like a sardine.
Upon landing in Louisville, I got in my car and drove to Lexington.
Oh ya… that minor detail. When I booked my travel, I thought I was doing a game in Louisville tomorrow. However, I am actually working in Lexington – so I have to make the drive.
I did get a Coke before leaving the airport. I had a low level migraine brewing and I thought the caffeine would do the trick.
Upon check in at the hotel, there was no turning back. The migraine was in full force. So much for all those things I was going to do tonite.
Got to the room, dug out the essentials from my bag, took a hot shower and crawled into bed around 6pm. Was preparing myself for a long struggle.
Had taken my meds, but I could tell this one would be a doozy!
Got myself into the “migraine coma” – lying flat on my back like a corpse. For hours upon hours of mindless agony.
Friday, January 7, 2011
January 6th - 7th
Thursday – Travel/Set Day
Myself, Josh and Mike worked together last night on the Under Armour game and then had to get up a few hours later to fly to Dallas. All three of us are “Delta people”, so it killed us that we had to fly on American.
We were pleasantly surprised and hated to admit how good their customer service was though.
A crazy storm was passing thru Tampa this morning, so we were very delayed. Which resulted in us being even later to our set day.
Travel/work is never fun. It basically means you are getting up at 3am and racing thru an airport and usually late to work.
Finally got to site and it was lunch time. So we all went to some burger place across the street.
Steph had been building all morning on her laptop, so we weren't too far behind.
That evening we got to the hotel. We were all so exhausted!
I ended up going to dinner with Steve, Jerome and Mike – to a Mexican place. The majority of the crew was already there. It was really good!
Friday – Game Day
The 2011 FCS National Champions are the Eagles of Eastern Washington University, who defeated the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 20–19.
After the game, we discovered that Frisco is in essentially a dry county after 10pm on a Friday. That didn’t go over so well.
Steve and I grabbed 2 drinks each at the hotel bar during last call when we got back.
A while later, we saw some of the guys getting back from the truck. We broke the news to them and they decided we needed to go to the next county over for our last hurrah.
And did we ever. Ugh.
It was a lot of fun… went to some sports bar, followed by McDonald’s drive thru on the way home.
So that’s it. The football season is officially over. So much fun!! So sad to say goodbye.
Tampa > Dallas > Frisco, TX
Myself, Josh and Mike worked together last night on the Under Armour game and then had to get up a few hours later to fly to Dallas. All three of us are “Delta people”, so it killed us that we had to fly on American.
We were pleasantly surprised and hated to admit how good their customer service was though.
A crazy storm was passing thru Tampa this morning, so we were very delayed. Which resulted in us being even later to our set day.
Travel/work is never fun. It basically means you are getting up at 3am and racing thru an airport and usually late to work.
Finally got to site and it was lunch time. So we all went to some burger place across the street.
Steph had been building all morning on her laptop, so we weren't too far behind.
That evening we got to the hotel. We were all so exhausted!
I ended up going to dinner with Steve, Jerome and Mike – to a Mexican place. The majority of the crew was already there. It was really good!
Friday – Game Day
The 2011 FCS National Champions are the Eagles of Eastern Washington University, who defeated the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens 20–19.
After the game, we discovered that Frisco is in essentially a dry county after 10pm on a Friday. That didn’t go over so well.
Steve and I grabbed 2 drinks each at the hotel bar during last call when we got back.
A while later, we saw some of the guys getting back from the truck. We broke the news to them and they decided we needed to go to the next county over for our last hurrah.
And did we ever. Ugh.
It was a lot of fun… went to some sports bar, followed by McDonald’s drive thru on the way home.
So that’s it. The football season is officially over. So much fun!! So sad to say goodbye.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
January 3rd – 5th
Monday – Travel Day
Quick turnaround and I am back out on the road. Today I went to Tampa. Got in and to the hotel in the late afternoon. Found a great place for dinner just a few blocks away and I can’t remember the name of it.
Tuesday – Set Day
Am working the 2010 Under Armour High School All-America Game tomorrow. It’s actually a week long event that started last week at Disney with skills challenges. The rest of the crew did that, I am only joining them for the actual game. I have an operator shadowing me today & tomorrow. She hasn’t been to Viz training yet.
What did she learn today?
Well, that the Viz can be very unreliable. I spent the entire day just trying to get it running. It was not at all fun. I felt really bad for her because she was learning nothing.
I did get it running in the evening, but it was not stable.
Wednesday – Game Day
2010 Under Armour High School All-America Game
A new machine was shipped in overnight. So I came in early to get it set up.
My AP has the software on his laptop, so he was able to build some stuff in his hotel room last night. He continued to do so today.
I ended up having both machines running, so my ‘trainee’ sat at one machine and got a crash course in building. So between the 3 of us, we were able to get caught up. I took the stuff they built and imported into my machine and the game got on the air.
Total blur.
Quick turnaround and I am back out on the road. Today I went to Tampa. Got in and to the hotel in the late afternoon. Found a great place for dinner just a few blocks away and I can’t remember the name of it.
Tuesday – Set Day
Am working the 2010 Under Armour High School All-America Game tomorrow. It’s actually a week long event that started last week at Disney with skills challenges. The rest of the crew did that, I am only joining them for the actual game. I have an operator shadowing me today & tomorrow. She hasn’t been to Viz training yet.
What did she learn today?
Well, that the Viz can be very unreliable. I spent the entire day just trying to get it running. It was not at all fun. I felt really bad for her because she was learning nothing.
I did get it running in the evening, but it was not stable.
Wednesday – Game Day
2010 Under Armour High School All-America Game
A new machine was shipped in overnight. So I came in early to get it set up.
My AP has the software on his laptop, so he was able to build some stuff in his hotel room last night. He continued to do so today.
I ended up having both machines running, so my ‘trainee’ sat at one machine and got a crash course in building. So between the 3 of us, we were able to get caught up. I took the stuff they built and imported into my machine and the game got on the air.
Total blur.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
