Filing regular reports is proving to be a challenge.
Long day ... starting with New Orleans, the Garden District, then on to Mississippi and Alabama ... and finally back to the Big Easy.
Today's highlights:
1. cafe au lait and beignets @ the Cafe du Monde (a landmark that opened during the Civil War)
2. wandering through the Garden District.
3. Lunch buffet featuring fried chicken, biscuits, cornbread, mashed potatoes and gravy, and apple pie
4. checking out the beaches of Mississippi.
5. Touring the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library in Biloxi
6. Hitting the casino in Miss.
7. Monster break in Mobile, Ala.
8. A final stroll down Bourbon Street at night.
Tired ... zzzzzz.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Notes from LAX
NOTES FROM LAX
9:06 pm PDT – Terminal 6 Los Angeles International Airport
The All You Can Jet journey has begun.
Kicking off my experience with the good folks at JetBlue, at LAX’s Terminal 6, ready for the red-eye to New York JFK.
There’s a reasonable volume of people milling about tonight. Some of the Continental gates (the primary tenant at T6) are overflowing though. And I just heard a Frontier spokesman say they were looking for volunteers to give up their seats. Oops … oversold. So people are still flying.
The Home Turf Sports Bar is also filled, with fans glued to the TVs watching the Steelers and Titans square off.
I’ve opted for a quick coffee at Monet’s California, instead of the usual Starbucks.
Can’t help but wonder why are there no Coffee Bean outlets in this airport. Surely our hometown chain deserves a spot or two. Or perhaps Starbucks has some sort of exclusivity deal here?
Last time I was in this terminal was this past February. Since that time, it has become a construction zone.
Flight still on time, scheduled to leave at 10:21.
Just one beef - my longest-running beef with LAX – no complimentary WiFi.
JFK's T5 has it. New Orleans has it. Come on, LAX -- get in the game!
9:06 pm PDT – Terminal 6 Los Angeles International Airport
The All You Can Jet journey has begun.
Kicking off my experience with the good folks at JetBlue, at LAX’s Terminal 6, ready for the red-eye to New York JFK.
There’s a reasonable volume of people milling about tonight. Some of the Continental gates (the primary tenant at T6) are overflowing though. And I just heard a Frontier spokesman say they were looking for volunteers to give up their seats. Oops … oversold. So people are still flying.
The Home Turf Sports Bar is also filled, with fans glued to the TVs watching the Steelers and Titans square off.
I’ve opted for a quick coffee at Monet’s California, instead of the usual Starbucks.
Can’t help but wonder why are there no Coffee Bean outlets in this airport. Surely our hometown chain deserves a spot or two. Or perhaps Starbucks has some sort of exclusivity deal here?
Last time I was in this terminal was this past February. Since that time, it has become a construction zone.
Flight still on time, scheduled to leave at 10:21.
Just one beef - my longest-running beef with LAX – no complimentary WiFi.
JFK's T5 has it. New Orleans has it. Come on, LAX -- get in the game!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ready for Lift-off!
Ready for launch!
Tonight: LAX-JFK (red-eye)
Tomorrow morning: JFK-MSY
Forecast for New Orleans:
Friday - 82, 50% chance of scattered t-storms.
Saturday - 81, 60% chance of scattered t-storms.
NYC weather:
Low 60, High 66 ... steady rain. Windy.
As always, weather is perfect for departure from LA.
Tonight: LAX-JFK (red-eye)
Tomorrow morning: JFK-MSY
Forecast for New Orleans:
Friday - 82, 50% chance of scattered t-storms.
Saturday - 81, 60% chance of scattered t-storms.
NYC weather:
Low 60, High 66 ... steady rain. Windy.
As always, weather is perfect for departure from LA.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
36 Hours 'til Launch
36 hours 'til launch ... and a non-stop fill of music, food, and fun in New Orleans.
Bring on the jambalaya, gumbo, and everything chicken-fried. And throw in a pile of gravy.
And I want that accompanied by the sounds of New Orleans jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco music.
Bring on the jambalaya, gumbo, and everything chicken-fried. And throw in a pile of gravy.
And I want that accompanied by the sounds of New Orleans jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco music.
Monday, August 31, 2009
The JetBlue Experience: The Music Awaits
So many choices, so little time ...
Nevertheless, the itinerary for my JetBlue Experience has been set.
Sept 10-13: New Orleans, New York City
Sept 17-20: Miami/Fort Lauderdale & the Florida Keys
Sept 25-27: Austin, San Antonio, Hill Country
Oct 1-4: Puerto Rico
An overriding theme of my selections? Only one, really -- music.
An evening (or two) in each location will be spent on the town, taking in some of the music each spot is known for -- from the jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco sounds of Louisiana; to Manhattan, where the musical choices are endless; to the Cuban and Latin vibe of Miami; to Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and finishing up with the Latin and Caribbean sounds found in Old San Juan.
The countdown is on ...
Nevertheless, the itinerary for my JetBlue Experience has been set.
Sept 10-13: New Orleans, New York City
Sept 17-20: Miami/Fort Lauderdale & the Florida Keys
Sept 25-27: Austin, San Antonio, Hill Country
Oct 1-4: Puerto Rico
An overriding theme of my selections? Only one, really -- music.
An evening (or two) in each location will be spent on the town, taking in some of the music each spot is known for -- from the jazz, blues, cajun, and zydeco sounds of Louisiana; to Manhattan, where the musical choices are endless; to the Cuban and Latin vibe of Miami; to Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and finishing up with the Latin and Caribbean sounds found in Old San Juan.
The countdown is on ...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Jetting with JetBlue!
Ok, JetBlue, game on!
You have tempted me with your All You Can Jet offer ... and then some.
So, looks like I'll spend four consecutive weekends (Thurs/Fri to Sun, give or take), in at least four different places.
Tentative itinerary (departing each wknd from LA - BUR/LGB/LAX):
Wknd #1: Fort Lauderdale/Miami
Wknd #2: New York City
Wknd #3: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Wknd #4: Deep in the Heart of Texas ... to a favorite, Austin.
Or ... I could just fly around aimlessly non-stop until the good folks at JetBlue kindly ask me to stop flying, and leave some empty seats for others.
Either way, sounds like a heck of an adventure.
You have tempted me with your All You Can Jet offer ... and then some.
So, looks like I'll spend four consecutive weekends (Thurs/Fri to Sun, give or take), in at least four different places.
Tentative itinerary (departing each wknd from LA - BUR/LGB/LAX):
Wknd #1: Fort Lauderdale/Miami
Wknd #2: New York City
Wknd #3: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Wknd #4: Deep in the Heart of Texas ... to a favorite, Austin.
Or ... I could just fly around aimlessly non-stop until the good folks at JetBlue kindly ask me to stop flying, and leave some empty seats for others.
Either way, sounds like a heck of an adventure.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
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