GSO-CLT-LAX Travel day

5:09 am  GSO - The US Air check-in counter was open only a few minutes late, but it went smoothly.  I got to help a few people figure out the arcane e-ticket kiosks using the knowledge I gained on my previous flight, last month.  There is a wireless network here at gate 43, but it appears to be closed to the public.  This signal is also very weak.  Note to self, research "smartsight" (the name of the wireless network).

 

5:20am GSO - Giving up on networking for now.  I believe that I have found the other two guys that I'm working with who are also on this flight.  The gate attendant has just arrived and boarding should begin in just a few minutes.

 

~8:00am CLT - Boarded an Airbus 321.  This is a pretty good sized plane with two rows of three seats.  I'm glad to have gotten a window seat as I can watch the plane being serviced at the next gate. As I have (hopefully, via my cell phone) previously posted, the Sabre computer system that operates most fight functions for both US Air and United has crashed.

 

~9:30am CLT - Sabre is again functioning, we should be (re-)fueling and taking off soon.  The in-flight movie is Shrek 2.  I haven't seen this yet, I'm looking forward to the movie.

 

10:17 CLT-LAX - We are in route, and computers are allowed to be turned back on.  I have a young high school student as a seat-mate. Pleasant conversation has helped the flight be more tolerable, despite the delay.  My Air Plane power adapter won't supply enough juice to keep my computer functioning, unfortunately.  But it will charge the batteries and I should be able to use it to extend the usable life of the batteries while on the plane..The movie is starting so I'll sign off for the moment.

 

11:55am CLT-LAX - Shrek 2 just finished, It is a much better film than the first Shrek.  It is definitely on my "buy" list. They offered breakfast for sale on the flight for $7,  I decided to pass.  Now showing is the "making of" feature.

 

12:30pm CLT-LAX -  I'm taking the opportunity to catch up on some teaching that I missed due to travel.  I have downloaded some of the old teachings by Calvary Chapel of the Triad Pastor David McGee.  This is my home church when I'm not traveling.   

 

2:30pm LAX - Arrived intact.  Got bags from baggage claim, rented car, ate at Carl's Jr. 

 

5:10pm LA -  Did a sight tour of the Staples Center, finally got to check in to my hotel (Millennium Biltmore Hotel).  There was a huge line waiting to check in, some sort of Self-Realization Conference with a "Yogi Somesuchorother" who, I have it on good confidence, wrote an autobiography...  Perhaps there is potential in this yogi business?  I'm entirely too "Self-Realized" for my own good. :-)