Sacramento Road trip photos
February 28, 2003
I posted the pictures from my drive to Sacramento, CA. It’s a shame that I had a timetable to hold to as it would have been nice to make a few stops along the way. Normally I find long road trips relaxing. My brain is always on overdrive and driving seems to bring my thoughts into focus. “Motorized meditation” is my own personal fad.
This trip was a little different. First, I had a deadline to meet so when I wasn’t pushing 100mph on the highway, I was either refueling, eating or taking a quick nap. Second, Geoff’s Acura was the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven. It might go fast & handle well, but give me an SUV for long trips.
Dallas Winter
February 27, 2003
While I was trekking cross-country a severe cold weather system left Dallas iced over for two days. I actually passed through the storms during my drive to Sacramento (who would expect 3 inches of snow in Albuquerque, New Mexico?) and I was happy that I didn’t get delayed longer while sitting at Sacramento International Airport. Can someone explain to me why the south doesn’t bother to salt their roads and thinks dumping tons of sand makes the least bit of difference?
Despite the weather and a slight migraine Michelle & I ventured out last night to join Jen, Jes & Co. They were properly heckled for having their celebration on a week night which prevented us responsible people (ok, older folks) from partying to the level expected at such an event. We hung out for a couple of hours drinking & gabbing with everyone, but made it an early night as I was still whipped from my two day trip. (Those pictures should go up tonight after class)
I’ve decided that I need to buy another camera specifically for outings like last night. While the quality of the new Olympus is unmatched, it certainly is not user-friendly for whipping up spontaneous action footage. Jen grabbed some pics on her digital camera and I’ll bug her for copies to post here.
Happy Birthday Jen & Jes!!!
February 26, 2003
Hey all you local Dallas peoples, head out to Have A Nice Day Cafe tonight and help the Wonder Twins celebrate their birthday!
I just got back from Sacramento. A detailed account of my road trip and the trials of attempting to fly home will be posted later. Right now I need food, a HUGE dose of Tylenol and some rest.
Goin’ to Cali…
February 23, 2003
Evening everyone.
Well, I’d love to sit here and tell ya that I just purchased this sweet ride, but truth is I’m makin’ a delivery for my buddy Geoff. As he just upgraded to a Saleen convertible the wheels behind got auctioned off on Ebay and somebody in Sacramento, CA made the final bid. I’ll be off in the morning to make the two day road trip. Don’t know what I’ll do without `Net access for a few days. Michelle thinks I’ll suffer major withdrawals, but I’ll probably just make a case for mobile access when I get back. Hmmm… a new PDA sounds kinda cool.
Have a great week and I’ll have some pictures from the trip up in a few days.
Spurs Lose
February 21, 2003
I’m sitting in class at the moment (gotta love `Net access on campus) so no barrage of posts from me today. Michelle & I went to the Mavericks/Spurs game last night. Our first live game in Dallas and unfortunately Michelle’s Spurs just didn’t play well. We thought with a 9 road-game winning streak the game would really be a shootout, but no such luck. The Spurs were flat from the onset.
It was a lot of fun to actually be at a game, but we would have enjoyed it more if the Spurs had won.
