Day 1: Here we go!
October 23, 2007
As usual, I could not sleep but for an hour or so last night because I was so geeked about this trip. Mom took me to the airport in the sleet and rain (thanks Mom!)... God, I can't wait for the sunshine! In a bizarre twist of fate, I got through airline security without being pulled aside for an "extra security check" wherein they pat you down and put that metal-detection wand in every crevace they can manage. This is an unusual occurance for me, why I don't know. I have a French last name and look like an Irishman and this is the first time in 15 or 20 flights that I was not pulled aside. This trip is going to rock! At least, that's what I was thinking until my plane got changed to a plane that was not technically in Detroit. It was in Cleveland which is exactly where I am not. Hmmm. Well, I'm sure they'll get me to Portland in plenty of time for my connecting flight... right?
