Surfergeeks

Okay, so I didn’t quite get around to posting about the trip each day. So here’s a recap from where I left off. Tuesday, after we were done training we decided that we would head out to Applebee’s for supper. I was joined by John, Rodney, and Mike. Tay and Les begged off – opting to head to this 40-acre (I shit you not) Bass Pro Shops that has an indoor golf range, archery range, stream, laser tag, and more. Apparently the fucker is HUGE! Also, Greg had home committments so he couldn’t make it either. The food was as awesome as the previous two dinings at Applebee’s. This time I had a ‘Bourbon Street Steak’ that had Cajun spices and YUMMY! We also ordered some boneless chicken wing appetizers and some fried chips covered with bacon and cheese. Those were good as well. In fact, I was still full from lunch so I ended up taking the leftovers back to the hotel (nobody else wanted them).

Wednesday was only half a day of training. After we said our goodbyes (everyone else was flying out at various times on Wednesday) I headed over to Jefferson Mall. It seemed to be the only decent sized mall I could find. It had a Frederick’s of Hollywood in it! {mmm…Frederick’s…} I didn’t actually end up buying anything though. By the time I got back to the hotel, I was bored and wanted to go home. Since that wasn’t in the cards, I did the next best thing – sleep! I woke up around 6:30 and decided to head over to Caesar’s Indiana. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to gamble or not but I at least wanted to get a couple decks of cards. So off I go. I get there and finally decide that I’m going to play. I *REALLY* wanted to sit down and play some NLHE but the table minimum was $100 and I wasn’t really willing to lose that much money. I ended up sliding a $20 into a quarter Red, White & Blue slot machine and by the time I left the casino I was up $70 AFTER buying a few souvenirs. Then I had to race back to the hotel so I wouldn’t miss the beginning of Lost (which, unfortunately, I did. Missed like the first minute of it. Grr)

Thursday was a travelling day. I got to the airport in Louisville in lots of time and hung out there until my plane left. When I arrived in Motown at 12:15 I was absolutely THRILLED to see that my 3:05 flight to Louisville was pushed back to 3:20. I grabbed a bite to eat at Chili’s again and then headed to my departure gate, C26, to chill. I get all settled in and then they announce that my gate moved to C22. Off I go to C22. I’m there a few minutes and another annoucement – gate C20 this time. Okay, it’s right beside 22 so I don’t have to actually move. It’s also refreshing to see that the departure time is now back to 3:05. Not too long later, another move – C43. I hike down to the VERY END of the terminal and was greeted with a new departure time of 3:45!!! GRRR! So I give Nic a call and let her know not to bother leaving the house until 4:15-ish as that’s a best case scenario. We finally board the plane and then sit on the tarmac for what seems like about 30 minutes because the airplane crew doesn’t have their clearance papers due to the multiude of gate changes. We FINALLY get airborn and land in London about 5:20. At least clearing customs was a breeze.

I really enjoyed the trip and learned a ton of stuff. But I’m SUPER glad to be home. I missed Nic & Alex sooooo much.

I’ve got a few more pictures to post but won’t be able to post them right now. I’m a few mintues away from hosting what I hope will be the first of many poker nights. Shuffle up and deal!