Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Flight: US Air 3088 DCA-IND
Flight: US Air 2043 BOS-DCA
Departing From: Indianapolis, IN (IND)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA
ETD: 4:10PM February 18, 2008
ETA: 6:15PM February 18, 2008
Est. Duration: 1 h 30 m
Departure Gate: D1
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 9D
Equipment: Embraer 135
Miles:
Other:
We had made a pack to avoid US Air, and this reminded us why. Switched to an earlier flight because we got to the airport way earlier, and the flight was delayed back to the time of the original flight. US Air's ability to hit schedules is getting very bad.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Restaurant: Sakura - Olney
(301) 260-7676
18143 Villiage Mart Drive
Olney MD 20832
Combination Japanese steak house and Sushi Bar. In a strip mall.
18143 Villiage Mart Drive
Olney MD 20832
Combination Japanese steak house and Sushi Bar. In a strip mall.
Restaurant: Cafe Deluxe Bethesda
Elm Street (Bethesda Row)
Bethesda, MD
Same menu as the Tysons Corner location. The small pizzas are great, the salads are great. Seared tuna is a personal fave. This location is just a big square room - noisier than the Tyson's location (which is no quiet joint either), and the crowd is much more families than kids compared to Tysons which is more of an adult gathering place.
Parking is easy behind in the municipal lot. Lots of alternatives in the neighborhood as well.
Bethesda, MD
Same menu as the Tysons Corner location. The small pizzas are great, the salads are great. Seared tuna is a personal fave. This location is just a big square room - noisier than the Tyson's location (which is no quiet joint either), and the crowd is much more families than kids compared to Tysons which is more of an adult gathering place.
Parking is easy behind in the municipal lot. Lots of alternatives in the neighborhood as well.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Restaurant: Carrabba's Italian Grill - Southport
4690 Southport Crossing
Southport, Indiana 46237
317-881-0844
Same as others. A little heavy on the fried and cream sauce options, but nice place for business trip dining with others when trying to not spend too much.
Southport, Indiana 46237
317-881-0844
Same as others. A little heavy on the fried and cream sauce options, but nice place for business trip dining with others when trying to not spend too much.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Restaurant: The Rusty Pelican
2735 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, California 92663
949.642.3431
Upscale seaside restuarant, next to a marina. Had lunch there, and it was dark inside, bright outside. But, very good food and service.
Not too far from Long Beach airport, 10 miles or so.
Newport Beach, California 92663
949.642.3431
Upscale seaside restuarant, next to a marina. Had lunch there, and it was dark inside, bright outside. But, very good food and service.
Not too far from Long Beach airport, 10 miles or so.
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
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.
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
Miles:
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
Miles:
Other:
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:
Seat:
Equipment: Boeing 737
Miles:
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:
Seat:
Equipment: Boeing 737
Miles:
Other:
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
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate:
Seat:
Equipment: Boeing 737
Miles:
Other:
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
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate:
Seat:
Equipment: Boeing 737
Miles:
Other:
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