Black Friday Flight

My Thanksgiving holiday is cut a bit short this year as I am flying to Germany for work.

United Airlines, SFO, Boeing 777, travel

Since Thanksgiving is so late this year it was hard to fit a two week training trip between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Since Thanksgiving is not a global holiday we decided it was better to have a class the week after Thanksgiving rather than the week before Christmas.

United Airlines, 777-300ER, Boeing, 10 Across, Economy Seats

I had to fly on Friday instead of Saturday as by the time I made flight arrangements there were very few seats remaining on the Saturday flight and consequently were more expensive. The flight today is fully booked as well, but it did not fill up as quickly.

Old Blue, Airport Parking, Anza Parking, SFO

So, today Old Blue made one last trip to the airport to spend two weeks at ANZA Parking.

San Mateo Bridge, San Francisco Bay, To the AirportThere will now be only one more time over the San Mateo Bridge for Old Blue.

Clifford the Big Red Suitecase, Packing Formula, How to Pack a SuitcaseOnly one more time to load Clifford the Big Red Suitcase into Old Blue’s trunk and having to worry about the trunk lid falling on my head because of the weakened trunk springs.

It will actually be easier to get Clifford in and out of Bluey, but the suitcase will just barely fit in the trunk.

Now to relax a bit before the full flight. At least I have an aisle seat in the center section of Economy Plus.

Steven

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Long Wet Thanksgiving

Today was a wet day with wind and rain.

Today was also a Long Thanksgiving as I headed to Patterson to share a Thanksgiving feast with the Longs.

Old Blue, Bluey, Rainy Day, ThanksgivingI took Old Blue today as I needed to use some of the gas in the almost full tank. It was also nice to leave Bluey in the warm and dry garage while Old Blue braved the rain.

Thanksgiving Turkey, Long Thanksgiving, roasted turkeyWhen I arrived the house smelled really good as the turkey had just come out of the oven.

Thanksgiving food, feastThe turkey and all the other food was soon spread out on the serving table.

Turkey, Thanksgiving, Trimmings, garnishesThe turkey was placed on a serving platter with some grapes and greens. The garnishes made it look very nice.

Thanksgiving Plate, Thanksgiving FeastWe were soon having our Thanksgiving feast along with some good conversation. Including talking about some of the things we were thankful for.

The food was delicious.

We sat around for awhile to let the meal settle and then we had some pie before I headed back home.

It rained for most of the trip back and it was not fun to drive in as it was dark.

I have been busy packing this evening, but am finally done.

Tomorrow I will drive Old Blue to the airport for one last long stay at airport parking. Bluey is just too new to leave at the airport for a couple of weeks. When I get back home Old Blue will be heading to a new home. It is a bit sad, but driving Old Blue today reminds me why I started looking for a new car. It was time.

I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving.

Steven

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