Travel – Page 3 – Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy

A CASTLE IN CONWY

I woke up early on Monday morning, April 17. I made myself a couple slices of toasted Welsh bread and a cup of coffee and went out onto our patio. There I was joined by a seagull and a raven. It seemed the Raven was a harbinger of the Old World gods, and he gotContinue reading “A CASTLE IN CONWY”

WELCOME TO WALES

Sunday morning Robin and I got up and got a cab to Euston Station to catch the train to Manchester’s Piccadilly Station. We got to the station a bit early, so we grabbed a bite to eat and waited for the train. In this case train meant train in the classic sense. We wouldn’t beContinue reading “WELCOME TO WALES”

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

Saturday morning found us waking up a bit later, as we didn’t have a plane to catch for the first time in five days. We shambled to the hotel’s restaurant like zombies from the Walking Dead. I’m just glad that Rick Grimes didn’t pop up to shoot us in the head with his trusty .357Continue reading “OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!”

Hooligans and High Tea, Part II

Friday morning, Robin and I got up, packed up, checked out, and had a taxi called for us. The taxi driver arrived a bit late, as his company sent him to the wrong hotel. He was in a foul mood, and was surly for the ride. It’s not like it put US out or anything.Continue reading “Hooligans and High Tea, Part II”

Hooligans and High Tea

April 13 was the reason for our trip here, to see Manchester United play in Old Trafford, the Mecca of soccer. Robin and I flew into London on Wednesday and checked into our room at the Hilton London Olympiad. Thursday morning we took a cab to London Heathrow Airport, and went through their version ofContinue reading “Hooligans and High Tea”

Jolly Olde England-The Dream

This blog started up the air. I’m in the air over the Atlantic for the first time. I can’t sleep. That will make the next day a long day, but it will be a good day. I am with the love of my life, my best friend. We’re on a trip of a lifetime, andContinue reading “Jolly Olde England-The Dream”

On Our Way!

My wife, Robin, and I are packed, loaded up, and ready to head to the airport. It helps to have a smoking hot person with you, and my honey fits the bill perfectly! We have a flight to Atlanta, a short layover, and an 8-hour flight to London. We’re scheduled to arrive in Llundain (London)Continue reading “On Our Way!”

Great White North

I was unemployed for a week during the last week of January. By choice. I had an opportunity to go back to work for Safe Havens International, the world’s largest non-profit school safety center. I worked for them prior to COVID, and thought it was a good thing to get back into. I get toContinue reading “Great White North”

Diafoliaid Coch Manchester United (Manchester United Red Devils)

So let me get to the heart of our trip. The raison d’êtere for going to England and Wales. We are going to watch Manchester United, the Red Devils, play Chelsea at Old Trafford, one of the meccas of professional soccer. I will get to see my beloved Red Devils play! Right before Christmas, weContinue reading “Diafoliaid Coch Manchester United (Manchester United Red Devils)”

Blwyddyn Newydd, Fi Newydd! (New Year, New Me!)

I sit here in my living room, watching a good football game, thinking about 2023. 2022 was not bad. I’ve had better years. 1981, the year I enlisted. 1982, the year I started college. 1987, the year I graduated. 1989, the Year I got married. 1990, the year I had my first child, Jessica. 1995,Continue reading “Blwyddyn Newydd, Fi Newydd! (New Year, New Me!)”