Looking for good news in next couple of days

Been a while since I've written a post, just trying to stay under the radar with so many things going on. This past week I had an interview down at headquarters for a new position. Hopefully I'll know something early part of next week if I got the position.

Other news: my niece got married in May, and my nephew will be renewing his vows with his wife in September. It's been a very busy summer for the Nebraska Valentines (my brothers family) and I'll hopefully be seeing my youngest nephew next week in Minneapolis.

Drum corps season is well underway, and it's been a very interesting year. The top 3 corps are really battling it out switching places it seems every night, while the 4th-6th corps are very close to each other as well. Seven through twelve is very tight too, but in their own rights. I truly hope that DCi crowns a new winner this year, but it truly must be deserved without a shadow of a doubt. Personally, I'm not 100% sold on the top seeded corps, but they seem to be selling their show extremely well to the judges, and that's all the matters.

One corps has been climbing strong, and could finally be a contender for the top 3 spots in the next few weeks. It would be great to see them win since its been over 20yrs since their last trophy.

I'm finally flying some Europe trips, and have been enjoying working with these great crews. Would be great to be able to hold these trips all the time. Thankfully, my company has been hiring and seniority has been inching higher and higher. (Feels good after being stagnate for so long)

Not much else has been happening, just hopes this update finds everyone well.

Sluggo's heading to London!

Tomorrow, I'll be flying to NYC to work my JFK-SFO trip on Saturday, then working the red-eye flight back to JFK that night. Once I get back to NYC, I'll then be flying to ORD to meet up with a couple of my friends to head to London for a day.

My good friend, who is a Purser out of ORD, is working the flight to London, and I'll be staying with him once I get there. I'm glad we didn't go during the Royal Wedding as it would have been hectic and busy, however I'm excited to be going back to London because it's been a few years since my last visit.

On this visit, it won't only be he and I, my friend is taking his partner too, so it will be the three of us running around London trying to stay out of trouble.

I'm not exactly sure what we'll be visiting, maybe head back to The Tower of London and check out King Henry's armor, or maybe go and visit The London Dungeon where they showcase how they use to torture those bad-bad people. (I remember visiting that when I first visited London back in '94...very cool)

I'd be ok with visiting some new places we haven't been yet. It is always a treat to watch the Changing of the Guard (I tear up watching the marching band go by) but we could go to G-A-Y, or Knightsbridge, Harrad's, or who knows where. I'll leave it up to my friend as he is often tired when working the trip in, but he's such a great tour guide. If I remember on one trip, we ended up going all the way to Vauxhall where we had fun bar-hopping. So many options to choose from, in so little time.

It is a shame that the bars near the hotel are no longer what they use to be. There were two gay bars within walking distance that were actually a LOT of fun, but they are now straight bars.

Well, keep an eye out for another update with where we went. Maybe I'll post my whole experience from boarding, in-flight food/movies, landing, customs, running around London, and the return experience! 

Vino Volo anyone?

If you love wine, like I do, and you are a traveler through one of these 10 airports, I highly suggest you find the time to visit Vino Volo.

Oakland (OAK), Sacramento (SMF), Seattle (SEA), San Antonio (SAT), Detroit (DTW), Washington-Dulles (IAD), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Newark (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK), and Philadelphia (PHL)

Vino Volo has a great warm woody tone and comfortable leather lounge chairs that welcomes travelers into a sophisticated yet approachable post-security retreat in the airport terminal. Every Vino Volo location has an integrated retail area showcasing the wines being poured and offers elegant small plates to pair with the wines. You can enjoy items such as locally-produced artisan cheeses, dry cured meats, and smoked salmon and crab meat crostini(my favorite). All of Vino Volo's dishes are available for customers to enjoy in the store or packaged to carry with them onto their flight.

I know the JFK store (that I often frequent) has extremely friendly, and knowledgeable staff. If you have a lengthy flight ahead of you, I would highly suggest to getting to the airport early to ensure a stop for a relaxing beverage and a bite so you can snooze on your flight with a satisfied appetite.

Looking for a gift for the holidays? If you are traveling through any of the above airports, then be sure to stop by and buy a bottle (or more) of wine for the holiday. It will surely be a welcome of your return home!