It’s been all airports, hotels and travel for us this last month or two.  After an epic holiday in South America (Hola Amigos!), Peta has this week been to Sydney for her induction into the new job and role.  Of course, not wanting to be left at home alone, I have been summoned to Seattle to host a customer technology briefing.  I am looking forward to hosting my first briefing and getting all geeky with the australian university folks, but man am I ever over these airports, luggage packing and security screening lines.  I know they are all necessary, but it doesn’t make them any more fun…

Actually, my lack of packing skills is legendary in our house.  Last night was reminiscent of a scene from Jerry McQuire.  "Help me to help you Brian" was mentioned in respect to getting the right shirts ready. I made a much harder task of packing than it required, about 30 minutes of packing and about 6 hours of procrastination.  Sorry Peta, a public apology for me being a tool when it comes to packing is in order.

So, today’s post comes to you from the smoky city of Los Angeles (LAX airport actually) due to their current bushfires and the associated "state of emergency".  That’s right jet setters, I am posting this from the Alaskan Airlines "Boardroom Lounge", the local equivalent of the Qantas Club.  As a QC member, we get access to the lounge and I think its better than the Qantas Club.  Better decor, better service and the absence of the other 300 grumpy buggers and the obligatory screaming baby or three is fine with me.  Its nice and quiet, only 20 or so guests and a few staff.  Then again, it is 9am here and its probably just as bedlam as QC in the PM.  Anyway, I have a bit of work to sort out so its adios amigos from BK, see you all in a week!