So, Mer and I are out here in LA with family to see my ADORABLE neice, Sammy. I’ll post details and pictures when I get back (in a day or two).
We got out here with no difficulties. We got to our gate in less than 30 minutes – the Cleveland security lines were very quick (there were not many people in line). The flight was almost 5 hours, and the in-flight movie was Dr. Dolittle THREE. I was not even aware they had made a third one. Needless to say, I read and finished up listening to my audio copy of Huck Finn.
Our introduction to the world of LA driving was intense. We got one of the shared-ride vans from the airport to get to where my sister and her husband live (Hollywood). Our driver was NUTS. He was a very nice man, but I have never seen a more aggressive driver in my life. His style of driving was stomp on the accelerator, then stomp on the brake. And this was when the car in front of us moved about 10 feet. I was sure we were going to hit a car at least 10 times. It took us about an hour-and-a-half to get to my sister’s place, and I was pretty glad to get out of the van.
And yes, traffic on the “expressway” was stop-and-go at 8:30 on a Friday night. Ugh.
Anyway, Sammy is cute, and getting to see her and my family is good.
I would just like to take this moment to point out the benefits to one’s physical and mental health of public transportation.
Please report on something about LA that I can put on my blog. If you something having to do with the governor’s race. that would be interesting.
I tried to send pics of you and Mere, Sammy, and one for the Carribeaner to your email address, but it bounced back. I can only deduce:
A) you’ve blocked my address (likely) or
B) your server’s down.
As soon as it’s back up or you take me off your “do not call!!” list, I’ll try again!
i hope your family isn’t in the…”fun” section of LA that i’ve heard all about.
sorry about cali traffic. it’s not so bad like that in san jose. it has its moments, mind you. but not quite that bad.
i thought you guys were out here this coming weekend. don’t know why it matters. wasn’t going to be able to see you either way.
yes, i hated the in-flight movie, too. didn’t watch it. read THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE–the whole thing, and took notes for class.
DO NOT WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. they told me today that 11th grade regular English is just babysitting, really. I WILL NOT BE A BABYSITTER. THEY WILL LEARN IF I HAVE TO STUFF PAPERS INTO THEIR MOUTHS, MOVE THEIR JAWS UP AND DOWN, AND MAKE THEM SWALLOW.
what kind of a school is it where you babysit regular classes????????? ugh. let’s just be a public school then and get it over with.
and i ever have to read CRIME AND PUNISHMENT again, i will murder someone.
ok. done griping. i am having a hard time tonight. so i’ll sign off.
if you would just come to northern cal where i am, maybe you’d have even more fun than visiting some cutesy little niece. =)
ah-HA! I found you, Mr. Riordan!