Off and Running in 2007

Just about the time I was nice and settled back home, I once again had to venture out again.

Nothing too exciting, just some mundane work trips to Cleveland and Dallas.

First Cleveland. If you haven't been, I don't recommend visiting in January. It's very cold and a bit desolate. But the people in Cleveland are always friendly and you can't complain about the food. You can complain about the weather, but everyone does, so why bother.

Dallas is also a tricky place to visit. I had the misfortune of flying there twice within a week. Painful. I also learned (the hard way) that if your meeting is in Irving, you shouldn't stay downtown. Especially the night before the NHL All Star game! My observations about Dallas? I don't think there was much in the way of urban planning or road planning. Both of the Westin's there suck, as does the airport. And forget leaving on time if there is any sort of ice or snow. My plane sat on the runway for three hours waiting to be deiced before our pilot got someone to come out and physically inspect the plane (there was no ice).

I'm not complaining - it's really enjoyable visiting new and old places, even if they're in Texas.