From my perch at the Admiral's club

My computer backpack took a hit going through security today.

A strap got caught in the exit ramp of the x-ray machine. 3 of us tried to get it free to no avail. And wouldn't you know it, it took a little while to find a tiny blade to cut through the strap and free it. You would think they'd have a confiscated something or other for that. You would be wrong. So I'm a strap down, and will have to melt it together again at some point. Preferably in Madrid.. I dont need to be starting a fire up here. Any bets on the odds of the strap still being here next time I come through? I'm thinking its there for good now.

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Unlike last time I was up here, haven't seen anyone I know yet, other than Barrye who checked me in. He used to bowl with me on the queer league. He gave me the choice seat for the AUS-ORD leg, so that was nice. Couldn't give me help on the transatlantic leg though since that's Iberia's flight.

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The high point of this week so far has been Thursday when a good cold front came through and dropped the temperature to almost what fall in Munich felt like. It was quite a buzz to be on the motorcycle on the way into work and feel a tad bit chilly at speed heading up Parmer. I didn't get to really take a long ride, but even the commute felt pretty exhilarating. Everyone kind of had a good day that day. Today the muggy wet blanket is back on top of Austin. That's okay though.. I'll give it 10 days to cool down before I come back!