Safe Arrival

American Airlines did an excellent job the last two days. They delivered me safely and on time to Madrid, Spain. There were some bumps along the way due to weather. Luckily we were no where near all that ash spewing from the volcano in Iceland. Perfect landing at Barajas Airport, too. Cabin staff also performed well, making sure everyone had what they needed and were as comfortable as possible.

So, once again, I’d like to thank American Airlines, especially their frequent flier mile program which made this journey possible on a tight budget.

Fly the friendly skies. Don’t forget your checklist!

Published in: on April 16, 2010 at 10:18 am  Leave a Comment  
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Gnomes take over Aruba!

Check out this wall I spotted in Aruba. The gnomes are taking over.

This was only a portion of the wall. Pulling back, you’ll see they went all the way to the end.

Then there was the rest of the wall, which stretched about 30 feet in the other direction. Amazing. That’s quite a collection. If you’re driving through the rural part of Balashi, on the way up to Jamanota, you’ll see this display in Aruba. Be careful. I’m not sure what those gnomes are up to.

Published in: on April 14, 2010 at 11:03 pm  Leave a Comment  
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The Skylane

The Cessna 182 is sometimes referred to as the Skylane, and for good reason. It’s a slightly larger and much more powerful aircraft than the 172. It has the power to get up and go and keep going for quite a while. I was doing some writing at my local airport today and snapped this picture of a prime example of the machine:

It was a beautiful day for flying, crystal blue sky, light westerly breeze, and this 182 headed out to enjoy it. Stop by your local airport and watch the planes. It’s fun!

Published in: on April 11, 2010 at 5:53 pm  Leave a Comment  
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New York Chicken

There are probably tens of thousands of places to eat lunch in New York City. We all fall in for favorites, or try the new joint, or just grab something off the shelf to hold us over. Either way, it’s hard to miss in New York. At least I think so.

In the course of countless visits to the city, I typically end up in the vicinity of Rockefeller Center. Downstairs in the concourse is a place called Cucina & Co. Not a very original name, but a very reliable stop for lunch. In particular, if you like a nice roast chicken, this place does it right. Considering the location, the price is fair as well. Take a look at this bird:

That’s half a roast chicken on top of a small mountain of mashed potatoes. It was roasted to absolute perfection, not pink, not dry, just right. This plate and a salad to start runs about $20. It’s enough food to hold you over to the next day and that’s a good deal.

Published in: on April 10, 2010 at 11:49 am  Leave a Comment  
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