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Last week Amber and I visited my brother
in Connecticut. It was such a gorgeous night out that he suggested
we go fishing while he went paddling. It was super low tide so we put on
some waders and walked into the
Long
Island Sound. We put those bad boys on because it's much more comfortable
walking around and then there is no need to worry about stepping on any
sea creatures like: Horse
Shoe Crab. We pretty much only caught a cold (and one little
snapper).
That cold was bound to happen since a lot of people
I know have been sick. All those early morning wake up calls
and plane rides didn't help either. Luckily it was just a cold
and not the flu. The good news is I didn't have to cancel any
plans and I made the trip to Atlanta. The bad news is I didn't do
much there. We stayed at the W
in the Perimeter. The hotel was just okay, only because the service
was surprisingly poor (especially for being in the south and all).
Without question the best thing about staying at a W is the heavenly
beds! Forget about taking bath towels, ashtrays, next time
I just might call a moving company and walk out the door with the whole
bed. :-) I asked for a room with two beds (because I knew being
sick I might get all hot and sweaty in the middle of the night and that
way all I had to do was jump over to the other one and enjoy its cool,
crisp, clean sheets!) Not only was the bed awesome, the shower
hit the spot.
I spent most of my time in my room, but I did manage to go across the
street for a light snack at a new restaraunt called Goldfish. I had lunch
with Ken
Leebow, author of the 300
Increbile things to do on the internet. If you haven't read
one of his books then go buy it. They are under $10 and they make a great
gift or stocking stuffer (plus Johnny Jet.com is listed in a few of them!).
It's a good thing I didn't lose my appetite because I found a great
southern restaurant that was near our hotel and it was very reasonable:
The
Old Hickory House. You have to love a place with a slogan
like this: "Put Some South In Your Mouth".
The next stop on the Johnny Jet summer tour was Philadelphia.
The hour and a half flight that covered 666 miles (scary huh) went by fast.
We flew on Delta since they pretty much own the Atlanta airport and we
would never have to worry about missing a plane and be re-routed all over
the country (not that that's a bad thing). Again, I was impressed
with Delta's customer service. They have signs
at each gate informing passsengers of the stand by list, weather, and flight
schedule. If they can only get their act together and take out some
rows in coach like American and United did they would be awesome!
We landed late in Philly, and went right to our plush hotel, the
Ritten
House. It's located right downtown in the Ritten
House Square. Philly is a lot better then what I remember
and have heard. Although I still think NYC is thousand times
better. They do have some cool buildings,
a great bridge and a historic section that is well worth the trip.
Don't forget about those philly cheese steaks! I did make time to
see the historic sights. I woke up early on Sunday and took an 18 block
walk from our hotel down
Walnut
street. (Here is an interesting sign
I saw on the way.) I eventually came to Independence
Hall. A park ranger told me the only way I could go into the hall
was by taking a FREE tour. (I recommend it.) The tour
took about 30 minutes and they seem to run every 10 minutes or so.
We watched a three minute film to begin with and then we were escorted
into the historic building. Our tour guide was defineitly on his
"A" game. This man had his speeches down pat. He gave
his speil, asked if there were any questions, and then showed
us around. We saw the courthouse
and the
room
where the signing of the Declaration of Indpendence took place.
For more information log onto http://www.nps.gov/inde/.
I was in a hurry and had to choose from: running down the street to
see where President George Washington lived in the Executive Building (many
people don't realize he was the only President NOT to live in the White
House) or go across
the street and visit the Liberty
Bell.
TIP OF
THE WEEK:
By Chris
McGinnis By Rail, Subway or Train Rail connections are by far the most economical and fastest way to
go, especially during roadway rush hours. Rapid rail service is inside,
or a very close walk or shuttle ride from, airports in Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Cleveland, Oakland, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C.
In the future, airports in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other locations
may also offer this service.
Rapid rail costs vary from city to city.
In-flight spa, bar: Virgin Atlantic
is revamping its Upper Class, offering fully reclining seats; a bar; beauty
stations with massages, aroma therapy, facials and manicures; and a "freedom"
menu with made-to-order gourmet cuisine, including a salmon appetizer.
Seasonal Caribbean flight: United Airlines
will fly between Denver and San Juan, Puerto Rico, on weekends from Dec.
15 to Jan. 9.
GOOD TO KNOW! Home And Personal Safety Tips For Travelers
(From Bestfares)
A number of organizations offer travel tips and advice. We've compiled
these lists with the help of the Automobile Club of Southern California
and the Atlantic Mutual Companies, throwing in a few words to the wise
from our own efforts for good measure.
The following tips are for travelers who want to keep your homes safe
and secure while away.
Double-check door and window locks, and invest in slide lock protection
for sliding-glass doors, a frequent point of entry for burglars. Garage
windows and doors should also be secured.
Consider installing a home security alarm system to help protect your home
and valuables while you're on vacation, which may also qualify you for
a discount or reduction on your homeowner's insurance premium.
Make certain your homeowners insurance is paid and discuss your home coverage
and coverage limits with your insurance agent to make sure the policy suits
your current needs and any property you take will be covered.
Advise family, a trusted neighbor and police of your trip and ask a relative
or friend to stop by and check your home at different times or house-sit
for you while you are away.
Ask your house-sitter to turn on lights at night, or consider buying a
light timer that will automatically turn lights on and off every evening.
Setting up multiple timers in alternating rooms works best. Radio timers
are also a good idea.
Give your home the appearance of activity. Consider parking your second
vehicle in your driveway. If you will be away for more than a week, ask
a family member to change the position of cars between street, driveway
and garage a few times during your absence.
Temporarily cancel newspaper subscriptions and postpone mail delivery.
Pay bills in advance so utility service will not be interrupted.
Arrange to have a neighbor put out and bring in trash cans on pick-up day.
Arrange for lawn service and to have your hedges and flowers trimmed and
watered if your trip will be longer than one week.
Don't give your house a closed-down look by completely shutting drapes
and blinds.
Move expensive electronic equipment away from windows where it is easily
visible.
Place valuables in a safety deposit box.
Engrave your name on your large valuables. It makes them less attractive
to burglars, and also assists with quicker identification if they are stolen
and recovered.
Never leave spare keys hidden under doormats or anywhere outside the house.
If you're departing from a local airport, don't expose personal addresses
on your luggage tags. Use a business address (or closed luggage tags) instead.
Leave a copy of your itinerary in case of an emergency.
Travelers should use caution with their personal belongings while they
are away, as well as take measures to stay safe themselves. The bottom
line is do not take anything for granted.
Confirm whether your personal property and health insurance covers you
abroad. Even if health insurance will reimburse for medical care abroad,
traditional health insurance does not pay for medical evacuation from a
remote area. Seniors who rely primarily on Medicare should be particularly
aware of their coverage limits when traveling.
Leave expensive jewelry and all unnecessary credit cards at home. Use travelers
checks, debit cards and one or two major credit cards, reserving cash for
minimal usage. If you take travelers checks, leave a copy of the serial
numbers with your hometown contact.
Avoid a flashy wardrobe and behavior that can mark you as a tourist and
try your best to avoid the appearance of affluence.
Avoid pocketbooks and fanny packs which may be easy targets for thieves.
Inside pockets or a shoulder bag with the strap worn across your chest
are safer alternatives.
Do not leave money and valuables lying around your hotel room. Use the
in-room safe and check hotel policies on items left in them. Ask about
the hotel safe at the front counter to store especially valuable items.
Keep the entry and balcony doors locked and use deadbolts and chains whenever
possible. Wedge a doorstop in the front door when you are in the room.
Don't just open the door to anyone. Even if a hotel repairman shows up,
call the front desk to verify that a repairman has been sent.
Don't leave keys lying around when you're at the beach or pool.
On the road, don't leave valuables inside the car where they can be seen.
Always lock your car doors, even if you will be gone just for a few minutes.
At night, park in a lighted, visible place. If someone seems to be following
you as you walk to your car, walk past it and find help.
If your possessions are lost or stolen, report the loss immediately to
the local police. Keep a copy of the police report for insurance claims.
Learn as much as you can about the local laws and customs of foreign countries
you plan to visit. Keep track of what is being reported in the media and
by the U.S. State Department about pertinent recent developments in those
countries.
Leave an up-to-date will, insurance documents and a power of attorney.
The Auto Club offers additional travel safety guidelines on its Web site
www.aaa-calif.com under Travel Services. Information about the Atlantic
Mutual Companies can be found at www.atlanticmutual.com.
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