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Day 1: Culture Sticker shock
Even with the exchange rate being softened by the collapsing Icelandic economy, ISK300 for 16.9oz of 7up is not a good deal. I got just over ISK2400 for $20 at the bank. Wi-fi isn't free at Keflavik -- not bothering for the 15 minutes I can sit here. With my thirst partially quenched I'm saving the rest of the money so I can eat here during my ( Read more... ) -
Day 0: This! This is why we cant have nice things.
Had lobster bisque and a turkey club at Dine Boston at Logan Terminal E, before security, because there was no security line when I arrived. Of course the security line backed up significantly while I was eating, making me wonder if I was going to make the first boarding call. I was fine until the incident wherein I grazed my razor with my finger ( Read more... ) -
Fly me to the moon
So I've been thinking lately about getting away, and it turns out that I've just gotten to the point where all the flying I've done in my twenties is finally about to pay off. Two distinct airlines are poised to give me free stuff for loyalty ( Read more... ) -
The Steelers Jersey Conversion Kit Project
Problem: Your team made it to the Super Bowl. You want to pull out all the stops and wear as much team paraphernalia as humanly possible. However, what would normally be the centerpiece of your clothing is a remnant of a forgotten era ( Read more... ) -
Your official invitation to Brad's Flavor Country Birthday Bash!
Brad is turning 29, and he wants to celebrate it with you ( Read more... ) -
Obligatory milestones post.
Everyone else is doing it, so why can't I ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
So as many of you know, my journey home from Pittsburgh, where I had been staying this past weekend for Thanksgiving dinner with my family and my high school reunion, took over 15 hours. According to the original schedule, traveling this route on this particular day should have taken eight hours door to door: one hour travel across Pittsburgh, two ( Read more... ) -
Phasers on pwn
I'm archiving this conversation here because I've got a feeling that it will be removed from its original forum in short order. But man do I love calling out liars on their bullshit ( Read more... )
