After a day of driving, we had planned to spend Monday relaxing around the campsite, but a camping stove that refused to work (resulting in granola bars for breakfast) necessitated a trip into nearby Waynesville to replace said stove. I … Continue reading
I have a little rant. Not even a rant, really, just voicing an aggravation about a kind of behavior that has seemed even more prevalent during my visit to Louisiana. Not that it’s limited to Cajun Country, by any means, … Continue reading
Wired Magazine has a nice, illustrated little article in their latest newsstand issue and on their website with tips on how to make your trek through airport security a little easier. Having to fly so often I’ve already incorporated all … Continue reading
Having been on the road for the last several months and making hotels my “home away from home”, I have given more attention to hotel safety than was previously allotted to my meager mind. When you’re in a new place … Continue reading
Since my occasions to travel by air have increased dramatically over the past 8 months, I have tried to equally increase my knowledge of all aspects of air travel for shear survival and a hope for a minimum of comfort. … Continue reading
If you look around this site very much, you know that I enjoy traveling (as well as writing about it). I came across this Travel Quiz that purports to determine the kind of travel/destination/activity you would enjoy. There wasn’t much … Continue reading
Strange, but strangely true. From the land that gave us the Swedish Bikini Team (or maybe not), comes the strange news of what can only be some long-coming revenge for all those bars that had dwarf tossing contests a few … Continue reading
Back on January 13th I posted this necessarily cryptic mobile blog entry using my new Blackberry. While I still cannot disclose specifics about where I was or, as usual, what it was for, I can share some information and photos. … Continue reading
Arrived at the office this morning to discover that I had been ordered to leave Lake Charles and set up shop over in Baton Rouge. That’s where I am now and for the foreseeable future. I’ve already seen several good … Continue reading
I just arrived back in Lake Charles a few minutes ago after a week at the secret training location (cold and snow…brrr!!) and a weekend surprise visit home. If you have e-mailed me, I’m not ignoring you. The secret training … Continue reading
There is a conspiracy afoot here in southwestern Louisiana. Since my arrival in Lake Charles, every time I have a day off it proceeds to rain the entire day. When I’m working, the sun is shining and the weather is … Continue reading
Last Monday, which was Veterans Day, I took the opportunity that being off work afforded and visited the French Quarter and Bourbon Street while I was still in New Orleans. Frankly, I was not impressed with the city of New … Continue reading
I’m leaving in a few minutes to drive to Lake Charles, LA where I’ll be working (at least as of now, things can always change) for the remainder of my time in Louisiana. Lake Charles is about 200 miles west … Continue reading
One of my favorite things about New Orleans, so far, is that they have a fantastic oldies radio station that plays a wide variety of oldies (not just the hits). WTIX-FM 94.3 plays on my car radio continuously during my … Continue reading
Award-Winning travel writer Tim Leffel has outlined the Seven Myths of Being a Travel Writer. This is a must-read for all travel writer wannabes. Thank you for subscribing to The Word Of Jeff. This feed is for personal, non-commercial use … Continue reading
Do you remember that low, guttural “Urrrrrggghhhh” sound that Lurch used to make on The Addams Family? Well, that sound is how I’ve felt since late Tuesday, when I started to feel some slight congestion in my chest and developed … Continue reading
Well, I came, I saw, I…nevermind. First impressions have not been good, but my mama taught me that if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. That’s probably why I don’t talk a lot. I believe I … Continue reading
Well, actually the dancing would come later. We spent almost the entire day on Sunday, September 30th looking at different properties in and around Maggie Valley. It was an interesting way to become somewhat familiar with the area. Our most … Continue reading
I arrived back in Orlando yesterday around noon and by the time I retrieved my checked luggage from baggage claim and my in-laws graciously picked me up, it was 12:35. I then enjoyed a wonderful lunch with them at Cracker … Continue reading
Arrived safely in the town of Rochester, Minnesota, home of the world renowned Mayo Clinic. In fact, my hotel is just a few blocks away from the clinic. I had hoped to take the 2 hour tour of the Mayo … Continue reading
