It’s a big world out there…

Darn it, I never get to do Internet memes! So I’m just going to do one on my own: This is where I’ve been in the world, and when you put on a map, there’s a whole lot of world left to see: visited 7 states (3.11%) Create your own visited map of The World … Read more

Where to go in the UK?

So, the world’s in financial turmoil, and things are likely to get a lot worse before they get better. My employer (and technically speaking, my wife’s, too) is $1 billion over budget this year. People are worried about their jobs. Prices are up. Sales are down. Fuel Prices/Airfare are outrageous. The UK is one of the most expensive places to visit.

But, dammit, I promised my daughter a cricket match and a trip to the British Museum of Natural History for her birthday, and I aim to keep that promise. At least it is still 8 months away.

(Video after the jump…)

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Fast Passport

How often do I get the chance to compliment someone on a job well done? It seems all I’m ever doing is pointing out the flaws. Well, today is different. Kudos and thanks to (of all people) the US Government, passport office! I submitted my expired passport, by snail mail, Friday June 6th. My replacement … Read more