Trips
Day 144 – The Day We Parked on I-65
This morning our work location was very close to where we stayed so that was nice, but there was like nothing to grab some food that early. I had a banana and a Mt. Dew – healthy I know 
The IT group did their thing great and I was making us stay trying to help a couple of the guys. But we got out of there and drove for a bit before we got food. I think Denise was about to agree to eat at a gas station she was so hungry.
After we got back on the road there was some construction she was warned about from the guys and she was asking if we should go around or risk it. I said go around, but “Bobby Taylor” said to give it a try… About an hour later we were finally out of the parking lot of construction. He said, you win some and you lose some
We are staying at this amazing hotel here in Montgomery. I have a great room on the 9th floor. We are going to take a little walk to grab some dinner here in a bit. Everyone was saying there are tons of good places, plus they have been here before. Alright, more to come later
Just got back from dinner, went to an oyster bar, YUCK! But I had fried shrimp and a brownie We just walked down the street a little bit so that was nice. Lots of little things right around the hotel. Will post pictures from that tomorrow, too tired to do it tonight Bye!!
Day 143 – The Day I Went to Mobile
I am getting my laundry all done for my trip this evening. I am watching my puppies be so sweet, they are going to make me miss them more!
My mom is not feeling well again. I am going to blame it on these meal replacement drinks she has been trying to drink because they were already expired and the company wouldn’t take them back. I told her not to do it and others did too, but she said, it tastes fine. Ummmmmmmmmm. I do hope she feels better very soon. I don’t like leaving like this, but there will be a couple people around while I am gone and if I need to come home, I will.
I am going to leave here around 16:00, Carlos is coming to take me and Paul is going to pick me up so I don’t have to leave my car at the airport. That reminds me I need to put up my sunshade before I leave.
So, I am writing this on Monday because yesterday evening got a little something. When I left yesterday mom was not feeling great, but she didn’t say anything like cancel your trip. I thought she was a little bit better than she was apparently. When I get to Atlanta I call my sister and she is very concerned about her and wants to take her to the ER. I tell her to call Paul and see if he can come over and stay the night with her because I thought he would be able to take off work on Monday if needed.
When I got to Mobile I called Paul and he said that she did go to the hospital and got admitted thinking that she had pneumonia. I didn’t get to the hotel until like 23:00 so it was pretty late. Luckily this trip we are staying pretty close to airports that I can likely get home in a hurry if I need to. I don’t like being away like this.
Day 140 – The Long Way Home
Today we drove home from Charleston and the ride was very good!! Had a lot of good conversation and ate a good lunch!
Home earlier than I expected so that is very nice and now I was catching up on some work stuff and of course playing with the puppies
Well, played with the puppies a couple times, but now it is pouring and the very last time I was out something stung me. Not sure what, hopefully it was just a plant or something and not a bug.
Tomorrow we have a meeting with the insurance person and then getting ready to go out on the road again
Alright, gonna watch some TV and unwind – I think the puppies might be a little sleepy!! Goodnight all!!!
Day 139 – The Day of the Suite
Today was another travel day. I am heading to Charleston for an important meeting tomorrow for work. I am meeting a couple people I work for there and I am pretty excited for it. I’m at the Atlanta airport I am feeling very strange. I think I am having a slight issue with my medicine where I feel a little bit light headed or something like that. Anyway, can’t wait to get there.
So I finally make it to Charleston and I almost didn’t! I am sitting in the ATL at the gate and didn’t realize there was a change in the gates. Luckily it was just the next one down, but I was the last person on that plane. That would have sucked!!! Now when I get to here, I was supposed to be before my coworkers but no, my flight was later. OK, fine. Then I had to wait about 45 minutes for my stinking bag, a bag I should have just carried on. UGH!!!!
The rental we got was some kind of upgrade and it was a Navigator. It is NICE!!!! We get to the hotel and my coworker is on the same floor as me, but my room was first and it was a suite! When I went down for dinner I asked the lady how I got that room and she said it was an upgrade because the hotel was full! SCORE!!!!
It is a nice room, jet tub, shower, living room, nice big bed – too bad I am only here tonight! And with that – goodnight!
Day 133 – The Done Day
Today is the last day for this Nashville Division trip. We went to 7 different places I think and it was like a tornado ripping through this week. My job was much more relaxed compared to the others who I tagged along with. I just had to answer questions, demo features, and cleanup some issues. The other group was swapping out laptops. Also, I being the tagalong I didn’t have to drive or really worry about anything! What time are we leaving – DONE
In all honesty thought, as usual everyone was great and I really enjoyed the interactions. I won’t be with them next week because I had seem them a week ago. I will pick back up on these trips in two weeks with the Atlanta Division – closer to home
My flight tonight gets me home at 23:00 but I know I am not leaving that airport until at least midnight. At least that’s when I told Carlos to come get me
I am at the Huntsville Airport and there was a fuel spill at our gate. Seems like they are doing a good job cleaning it up, like all hands on deck. I think we will just move gates and hopefully this will not have an impact on our flight.
I am very ready to be home! I picked me up a cool magnet from here, but, dang, I was in 4 states this week!! I am not sure what to do Real life problems here!!
I am now in Atlanta and at my gait and waiting for my last flight tonight. We had to grab some quick food at TGIF and it was pretty good – for an airport
Alright, gotta go now, hope everyone has a great night!!
Day 132 – It’s Days Like This…
Had another great work day today and it didn’t really feel like a work day so that is the best. When work is enjoyable it is smooth We had a couple hours in the car I think, both ways, and it was pretty scenery. It was raining this morning but it cleared up pretty quick so that was nice.
I am sitting in the hotel eating the Panera I just walked over to get. It is good when food is close, would have been better if it was Panda Express – AM I RIGHT?! Ha ha ha ha
I think something is a little bit off with my medications I am taking. In the afternoons I start to have a very strange feeling, almost like I am getting a little bit dizzy – it is hard to explain, but I go see my doctor on Monday so that is good. Dialing in on this stuff has been very hard, but I am sure it is helping me so it’s all good.
I got a strawberry smoothie from Panera, while they are great and I like them a lot, I was thinking I could drink it like a dessert, but the thing with smoothie’s is that they don’t really last long. Oh, and they are not that great with pasta… Oh well, live and learn
The folks I have been traveling with went to a Crossfit class tonight. I really do wish I could have gone, but I have fallen so far this year I would have never been able to do any of it. I told my trainer that I would be signing up for sessions with her soon. I have to get this weight off and I think it might come off a bit quicker in the beginning since it went on so fast. Here’s hoping anyway!
I got upgraded on my flights home tomorrow – LOVE IT
I miss the folks and the puppies, as usual, but I just can’t help it
I got a couple pictures today, nothing great just something. I wish I was a little bit better at describing things, but it’s hard right now. We went to a yard office and those are pretty much the noisiest places you can be and not just loud, ear piercing screeching. I think it is about the worst place to be on the RR. The next place was an old depot. I was going to get more pictures of the little town and the building, but there were some cars in the way and when the train went by I was right in the middle of helping someone so I couldn’t get that pic.
OK, well we have an early morning tomorrow. We are in the central time zone but we always work on RR time which is eastern so I need to get to sleep Good night and sweet dreams!!
Day 131 – The Backpack Day
I am just going to come right out and say it, I have a backpack problem! I have 5 already in my possession and I just got another one today! This and luggage – OUT OF CONTROL….
We made out way down to Nashville, Tennessee tonight and will be staying here until Thursday. We stopped at the outlet stores here and I got a couple little things, but I never realized that the Limited has such cute clothes! I got a couple shirts, nothing major – but Mrs Taylor may have some competition
The travel partners / coworkers are so freakin funny. They work close together and have for a bit of time and it is just hilarious to hear some of their interactions. I remember those times with coworkers and I laughed a lot. It helps that these are good travel people, I have experienced bad travel people and that is no fun!
Oh, I got upgraded in my hotel tonight! This is the first time this has happened on my own. I have been upgraded as part of like a large group, but I just feel so cool ha ha ha
Today was another good work day with people. Helped a couple out at both locations. I think that we can do a bit better, so I will work a little harder to get that done tomorrow. I kinda have to push myself on them to get any participation, but then they like realize all kinds of little things I can help with. It’s good.
Alright, I am about to watch my YouTube and go to bed Goodnight and sleep tight
Day 130 – The Day of the Shake Steak
With this trip we are visiting 2 location per day until Thursday. Pretty strenuous schedule even though the work isn’t hard, it just all the travel.
Today we had Starbucks breakfast, can’t go wrong there and then we had Steak and Shake for lunch. That was my first time going to steak and shake!!! Wanna take a guess at what I got, that’s right HOT DOG
We were in Terra Haute this morning and now we are almost to Evansville, Indiana. Luckily I am sitting in the back seat which I think is what is allowing me to type and I even read some. Normally I can not do either in a vehicle. I am also trying my best to look for things to take pictures of, but so far nothing great.
Denise is driving which is nice not to have to worry about that since I just got back from 8 hours of driving last week. This rental car is pretty great too. It is a Ford Explorer but like fully loaded. Very nice.
Alright, enough for now and I will check back later
Well the session this morning went well and the session this afternoon went even better. The people I am traveling with are basically 3 different groups, including myself. There are the IT folks, the awesome do all C&S folks, and me. So when I say like the session was good, really I am talking about mine since we all have different functions and goals Tomorrow I am going to try something a little different to get the people a bit more engaged, basically force them to listen to me and that should make it a real success.
We just got back from dinner and I am very tired. We went to a Logan’s which was pretty good tonight. I got some kind of burger, with no buns. Not for any reason except I wasn’t super hungry and I figured it would be very messy
I just wanted to wrap this up since I didn’t get to finish yesterdays until today – gotta keep on schedule!!
Bye
Day 129 – The Day of Mother
Mother’s Day, the day for mom! We treat my mom really well and we got her taco pizza from Papa Murphy’s! It was pretty good. My brother Paul got her some chocolate from Peterbrook so that was nice. Carlos also came out again, so awesome!
I tried to be loving all over the puppies today since I leave this afternoon. Nickel accidentally bit be a little too hard on my finger, kinda hurts a bit.
Carlos took me to the airport so I don’t have to pay so much to park. He is going to pick me up too so YEAH.
Flights were uneventful, except I did talk with someone on the first flight who was all interested in my books and stuff so that was cool, made that flight go a little quicker.
The next flight both my coworkers were on the flight, but we were all over the plane. I got a lot of my book finished. I have been reading it forever!
We got to the hotel at like 23:00 and checking in was a whole production. “Bobby Taylor” and I were walking down the same hallway and he was like, what room are you going to, I said 475 – where is your room – 475! So then he had to go back down to the desk and he missed the lady coming up with the right keys for him – CRAZY!!! Just a perfect end to this day
Update – I meant to add some pics of mom since it was mothers day, so here are some with her new children
