Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Flight: US Air #3088 IND-DCA
US Air flight 3088 from Indianapolis to Washington Reagan, sat seat 11A, we got airport early and we were able to catch a flight should've missed or delayed two hours early. Tiny little Embraer 175, about 5 feet of headroom in this little guy.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Flight: American #1442 ORD-DCA
Departing From: Chicago, IL (ORD)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 4:10PM September 26, 2007 CST (Actual 5:30 PM)
ETA: 6:15PM September 26, 2007 EST
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
Departure Gate: H4
Arrival Gate: 28
Seat: 31D
Equipment: MD-80
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Other:
Full flight, way in the back next to the engines. Thank God for Etoymonic Isolator earphones. Two days of endless stress traveling due to delays, wait listed flights, and no hotels available in the Ohare area. This one left reasonably on-time and was just glad when it was over.
Do yourself a favor and avoid Chicago Ohare whenever possible. Its a chaotic place without customer service and few options if there is a problem. Gates change frequently and you'll never hear the announcements. Gate agents are overloaded, customer service counters are non-existent or unstaffed, food choices are bad or too busy to use.
Had to grab a sandwich from Starbucks - the only portable things available outside McDonald's as our gate was changed three times. Back of an MD-80 has good things - the left side is a galley area so less passengers (meaning less crowded, less noise, less luggage, etc.), but the engines mounted on the side are noisy so plan accordingly.
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 4:10PM September 26, 2007 CST (Actual 5:30 PM)
ETA: 6:15PM September 26, 2007 EST
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
Departure Gate: H4
Arrival Gate: 28
Seat: 31D
Equipment: MD-80
Miles:
Other:
Full flight, way in the back next to the engines. Thank God for Etoymonic Isolator earphones. Two days of endless stress traveling due to delays, wait listed flights, and no hotels available in the Ohare area. This one left reasonably on-time and was just glad when it was over.
Do yourself a favor and avoid Chicago Ohare whenever possible. Its a chaotic place without customer service and few options if there is a problem. Gates change frequently and you'll never hear the announcements. Gate agents are overloaded, customer service counters are non-existent or unstaffed, food choices are bad or too busy to use.
Had to grab a sandwich from Starbucks - the only portable things available outside McDonald's as our gate was changed three times. Back of an MD-80 has good things - the left side is a galley area so less passengers (meaning less crowded, less noise, less luggage, etc.), but the engines mounted on the side are noisy so plan accordingly.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Flight: Southwest #2997 JAN-BWI
Departing From: Jackson, MS (JAN)
Traveling To: Baltimore, MD (BWI)
ETD: 2:55PM September 14, 2007
ETA: 6:15PM September 14, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
Departure Gate: 4
Arrival Gate: B something
Seat:
Equipment: Boeing 737
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Other:
Flight was not very crowded, a little turbulent with the remainder of a hurricane we were flying through.
Traveling To: Baltimore, MD (BWI)
ETD: 2:55PM September 14, 2007
ETA: 6:15PM September 14, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
Departure Gate: 4
Arrival Gate: B something
Seat:
Equipment: Boeing 737
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Flight was not very crowded, a little turbulent with the remainder of a hurricane we were flying through.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Flight: Southwest #1161 BWI-JAN
Departing From: Baltimore, MD (BWI)
Traveling To: Jackson, MS (JAN)
ETD: 5:30PM September 13, 2007
ETA: 6:30PM September 13, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
Departure Gate: A-4
Arrival Gate:
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Equipment: Boeing 737
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Other:
Full flight, typical Southwest experience...
Traveling To: Jackson, MS (JAN)
ETD: 5:30PM September 13, 2007
ETA: 6:30PM September 13, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
Departure Gate: A-4
Arrival Gate:
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Equipment: Boeing 737
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Full flight, typical Southwest experience...
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Flight: Southwest #133 MCI-BWI
Departing From: Kansas City, MS (MCI)
Traveling To: Baltimore, MD (BWI)
ETD: 7:20PM (CST) August 29, 2007
ETA: 10:40PM (EST) August 29, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
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Arrival Gate:
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Equipment: Boeing 737
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Traveling To: Baltimore, MD (BWI)
ETD: 7:20PM (CST) August 29, 2007
ETA: 10:40PM (EST) August 29, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
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Arrival Gate:
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Equipment: Boeing 737
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Flight: Midwest #100 DCA-MCI
Departing From: Washington, DC (DCA)
Traveling To: Kansas City, MS (MCI)
ETD: 7:20PM (CST) August 29, 2007
ETA: 10:40PM (EST) August 29, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
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Equipment: Boeing 717
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Nice flight - very comfortable. Meals available for purchase that were good as well.
Traveling To: Kansas City, MS (MCI)
ETD: 7:20PM (CST) August 29, 2007
ETA: 10:40PM (EST) August 29, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h 30 m
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Equipment: Boeing 717
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Nice flight - very comfortable. Meals available for purchase that were good as well.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Flight: US Air 2043 BOS-DCA
Departing From: Boston, MA (BOS)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 4:45PM August 27, 2007
ETA: 6:15PM August 27, 2007
Est. Duration: 1 h 30 m
Departure Gate: B-18
Arrival Gate: 43
Seat: 18C
Equipment: Airbus 319
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Other:
Switched to an earlier flight - got back to the airport sooner than expected. Nice an empty, no one in the aisle with me. US Air tried the $25 stand by fee again then waived it. Silly.
Ear pain from air pressure in cabin again. Only happens on Airbus 319... Ear didn't clear until tomorrow morning.
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 4:45PM August 27, 2007
ETA: 6:15PM August 27, 2007
Est. Duration: 1 h 30 m
Departure Gate: B-18
Arrival Gate: 43
Seat: 18C
Equipment: Airbus 319
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Other:
Switched to an earlier flight - got back to the airport sooner than expected. Nice an empty, no one in the aisle with me. US Air tried the $25 stand by fee again then waived it. Silly.
Ear pain from air pressure in cabin again. Only happens on Airbus 319... Ear didn't clear until tomorrow morning.
Flight: US Air 2028 DCA-BOS
Departing From: Washington, DC (DCA)
Traveling To: Boston, MA (BOS)
ETD: 9:45PM August 27, 2007
ETA: 11:15AM August 27, 2007
Est. Duration: 1 h 30 m
Departure Gate: 45
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 10C
Equipment: Airbus 319
Miles:
Other:
Supposed to go 8:45 on 2026 - messed up tickets, changed to 9:45. US Air is trying to charge $25 for a "stand by fee", waiving it for now. Probably to let us get used to the idea. Note to self, avoid US Air. This was a full fare charge on the Shuttle, for cryin' out loud.
Traveling To: Boston, MA (BOS)
ETD: 9:45PM August 27, 2007
ETA: 11:15AM August 27, 2007
Est. Duration: 1 h 30 m
Departure Gate: 45
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 10C
Equipment: Airbus 319
Miles:
Other:
Supposed to go 8:45 on 2026 - messed up tickets, changed to 9:45. US Air is trying to charge $25 for a "stand by fee", waiving it for now. Probably to let us get used to the idea. Note to self, avoid US Air. This was a full fare charge on the Shuttle, for cryin' out loud.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Flight: American #1879 DCA-MIA
Departing From: Washington, DC (DCA)
Traveling To: Miami, FL (MIA)
ETD: 7:15AM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Traveling To: Miami, FL (MIA)
ETD: 7:15AM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Flight: American #1290 MIA-DCA
Departing From: Miami, FL (MIA)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 7:15PM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 7:15PM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Menu: Restaurants by City
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California
Los Angeles
Charlie Parker's (Orange County)
Sonoma Grill (Norwalk)
Monterey/Big Sur
Sacramento
Taro's by Mikuni
District of Columbia
Clyde's (Gallery Place)
Filomena (Georgetown)
Les Halles (Federal Triangle)
Malaysia Kopitiam (Dupont Circle)
National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill (National Harbor)
Oceanaire Seafood House (Metro Center)
Papa Razzi (Georgetown)
Indiana
Indianapolis
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Southport
Illinois
Chicago
Bella Bacino's
Volare
Wildfire
Maryland
Baltimore
Rusty Scupper
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pier 5, Baltimore
Shula's Steak House, Baltimore
Bethesda
Baja Fresh
Barking Dog
Black's
Brown Bag
Caddie's on Cordell
Cafe Deluxe Bethesda
City Lights of China
Chipotle
Crossfire
Hard Times Cafe
Haven Neapolitan Pizzeria
Jaleo
La Madeline
Lebanese Taverna
Legal Seafood, Montgomery Mall
Mama Lucia's
McCormick and Schmick's
Moby Dick's House of Kabob
Mon Ami Gabi
Moon Gate
Oakville Grille and Wine Bar
Pasitano
Perfect Pita
Philadelphia Mike's
Pizzaria Da Marco
Quizno's
Raku
Redwood
RiRa
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Tako Grill
Tastee Diner
Terrace Deli
Vace Italian Delicatessen
Chevy Chase
La Ferme
Columbia/Ellicot City
Clyde's of Columbia
The Kings Contrivance
Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
Kensington
China Gourmet
K-Town Bistro
Savannah's
Aspen Hill/Olney
Al Sospiro Trattoria
Big Greek Cafe
Moby Dick's House of Kabob
Olney Grill
Ricciuti's Brick Oven Pizza
Sakura - Olney
Spring Garden (closed)
Rockville/White Flint
Clyde's Tower Oaks
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Moonlight Gourmet (closed)
Ruby Tuesday
Seasons 52
Sushi Damo
Wheaton
Christina's
Massachusetts
Boston
The Palm
Minnesota
Bloomington
Twin City Grill
Minneapolis
Ruth Chris Steak House
St. Paul
Great Waters Brewing Company
Sakura
Sushi Tango
The Wild Tymes
New York
New York City
Avra
Shinbashi
North Caroline
Outer Banks
Lifesaving Station, Duck
New York Pizza Pub, Nags Head
Moon Gate
Oakville Grille and Wine Bar
Pasitano
Perfect Pita
Philadelphia Mike's
Pizzaria Da Marco
Quizno's
Raku
Redwood
RiRa
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Tako Grill
Tastee Diner
Terrace Deli
Vace Italian Delicatessen
Chevy Chase
La Ferme
Columbia/Ellicot City
Clyde's of Columbia
The Kings Contrivance
Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
Kensington
China Gourmet
K-Town Bistro
Savannah's
Aspen Hill/Olney
Al Sospiro Trattoria
Big Greek Cafe
Moby Dick's House of Kabob
Olney Grill
Ricciuti's Brick Oven Pizza
Sakura - Olney
Spring Garden (closed)
Rockville/White Flint
Clyde's Tower Oaks
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Moonlight Gourmet (closed)
Ruby Tuesday
Seasons 52
Sushi Damo
Wheaton
Christina's
Massachusetts
Boston
The Palm
Minnesota
Bloomington
Twin City Grill
Minneapolis
Ruth Chris Steak House
St. Paul
Great Waters Brewing Company
Sakura
Sushi Tango
The Wild Tymes
New York
New York City
Avra
Shinbashi
North Caroline
Outer Banks
Lifesaving Station, Duck
New York Pizza Pub, Nags Head
Pennsylvania
Exton
Eagle Tavern
White Horse Tavern
Lancaster
Iron Horse Inn
Northern PA
Mary Wells Dining Room, Wellsboro
Pottstown
Inn at St. Peter's Village
Longhorn Steakhouse
Sunnybrook Ballroom
Texas
Dallas
La Calle Doce
Grapevine
Gaylord Texan Resort, Texan Station
Utah
Salt Lake City
Capo Gelateria
Naked Fish
Vivace
Virginia
Tysons/McLean
Cafe Deluxe - Tyson's
Chef Geoff's - Tyson's
Daily Grill
Legal Seafood
McCormick & Schmick's
Wildfire
Washington
Seattle
Von's
Wenatchee
Shakti's
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Umami Moto
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Hotel: Quality Suites Oceanfront - Jacksonville
City: Jacksonville Beach, FL
Chain: Quality Inn
Property: Quality Suites Oceanfront, Jacksonville
Address: 11 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Phone Number: 904-435-3535
Check Out: March 2007
Right on the beach. A Florida Beach with palm trees and everything. A bit far from JAX airport, maybe 25 miles.
Like many beachfront hotels, the decor was a little beat up and not very stylish. Because it doesn't have to be, because you are there for the beach. It's a bit more noticeable when you are not there for the beach but are there for business.
Staff was extremely nice and courteous, and the rooms were very clean. They had free breakfast in the morning in the style of a Hampton Inn, but it wasn't very good. Too microwave tasting or something - strange. Better food/bar would have knocked up my score a bit. The hotel gift shop is stocked with beer and wine. Internet was free in the room - cabled. The rooms have a balcony overlooking the dunes and then the beach, with a wide boardwalk (concrete actually) in front.
Because of daylight savings time, didn't really see what the beach looked like since it was dark when we got in, and dark when we got up. A few quick pictures, and we sat outside waiting for our ride to the airport, which was nice.
Rating:
Directions:
Last Visit: March, 2007 ($159 a night, corporate rate)
Chain: Quality Inn
Property: Quality Suites Oceanfront, Jacksonville
Address: 11 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Phone Number: 904-435-3535
Check Out: March 2007
Right on the beach. A Florida Beach with palm trees and everything. A bit far from JAX airport, maybe 25 miles.
Like many beachfront hotels, the decor was a little beat up and not very stylish. Because it doesn't have to be, because you are there for the beach. It's a bit more noticeable when you are not there for the beach but are there for business.
Staff was extremely nice and courteous, and the rooms were very clean. They had free breakfast in the morning in the style of a Hampton Inn, but it wasn't very good. Too microwave tasting or something - strange. Better food/bar would have knocked up my score a bit. The hotel gift shop is stocked with beer and wine. Internet was free in the room - cabled. The rooms have a balcony overlooking the dunes and then the beach, with a wide boardwalk (concrete actually) in front.
Because of daylight savings time, didn't really see what the beach looked like since it was dark when we got in, and dark when we got up. A few quick pictures, and we sat outside waiting for our ride to the airport, which was nice.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: .5 Breakfast only (bad)
- Bar: 0
- Internet: 1 (free wired)
- Wireless in Common Areas: 0
- Work Space, Power: 1
- Shower: 1 (excellent)
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: 1
Directions:
Last Visit: March, 2007 ($159 a night, corporate rate)
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