Planes, Buses, and Automobiles Part 1

The conference went through the morning. I'm still processing the conference.

 

My friend Don did get back to me, so I'm going downtown this afternoon.

 

Had a leisurely lunch at Denny's and then headed downtown. I'm at the public library now, charging my phone.

 

My friend has had problems sleeping, so it looks like we won't meet for dinner. I told him that I'm going to head for the airport at 6 if I don't hear from him.

 

I didn't hear from him, so I headed for the airport. I spent slightly over an hour outside of the secure area reading. Then I started to get hungry, so I went through security. Note to self: travel with fewer electronic devices.

 

Most of the restaurants had limited food because it was 8:30 and they closed at 9. I finally scored a chicken-salad sandwich on raisin bread, which was good. I'm also in a good spot to watch the planes taxi and take off. I'm in no hurry to get to the gate because it's still two hours to flight time.

 

My friend called me around 9 PM. He had just woken up. We chatted a little. Now I'm at the gate.

 

On the plane. Surprisingly full flight for a red-eye. I did get some sleep, although there was turbulence and the person next to me kept on knocking into me.

 

At Atlanta airport, waiting for the Chicago flight.

 

 

Planes, Buses, and Automobiles Part 2

At O'Hare Airport in Chicago now. Dozed a little on the flight.

 

Caught the bus with no problems. Slept the way down (my very empty stomach was getting upset, so I hastily closed my eyes), and I woke up at the exact right time. One more leg to go....In Normal now, eating a sandwich. Man, I'm hungry.

 

Picked up the car after wandering around the parking garage going, "Where the bleep did I park my car?" Finally found it. Drove to Lincoln and now I'm home. I believe it's nap time.

 

At Home

Woke up with the shakes. Ate something and showered, and felt a little better.

 

Talked to Mom and told her about the trip. She had a hell of a week. There was ice on Wednesday. Her car's Check Engine light went on again, and she also had an almost flat tire. She got an appointment at the dealer on Thursday. The coil in the car needed to be replaced. She said that she collapsed after she got back from chemo on Friday. She was sleeping a lot today too.

 

I'm hungry, so I'm making some clam chowder. I'm going to eat and then go back to sleep again. Need a really good night's sleep.