Flying Time? Pick Southwest

What a difference choosing the proper airline makes. My flight to Detroit was on Northwest, where the flight attendants were surly at best. On the way out to California and back, I rode Southwest. Those people bent over backwards to make their passengers feel comfortable.

The flight from Orange County, CA to Raleigh was one example. There were fewer than 40 people on the plane, the attendants were all extra helpful in seeing that people had what they needed, AND the flight came in 30 minutes early thanks to a strong tailwind.

I had to thank the crew at the end for their fantastic service. I’ll also write Southwest’s corporate office and pass on my thanks. How people treat you when you travel makes a huge difference in how you feel once you arrive, and there’s nobody better at it than Southwest. They totally rule!

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Back, And Beat

I’m back from the West Coast after my marathon sales trip. Somehow I managed to work my ass off out there, and it took a lot out of me. Today, I had perhaps an hour or two before heading over to my brother’s house to watch the game. Tomorrow, we head north to visit the Naylors at their lakehouse on Lake Gaston. Then its back to work on Monday before driving to Norfolk, VA on Tuesday for another meeting.

Life on the road is taking a toll. It was pretty much ruled out when I signed up for this job. Now it seems the norm. My family and I have to get to know each other again, and that sucks.

I enjoy a trip every now and then, but this is getting pretty brutal. I look forward to things settling down again.

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Tough Loss, But Great Game

I just watched N.C. State go toe to toe with Florida State in double-overtime, only to lose 50 to 44. It was a tough loss, but a great game nonetheless. I’m happy to see all the great compliments that Noles fans are posting about Philip Rivers and N.C. State on their message boards.

Guess it was time for FSU to win. After all, rivalries are no fun if they’re one-sided, eh?

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