Ocean City Maryland

The sign outside of the hotel - on the sign post for "Big Peckers Bar & Grill" that is right in the same building as "Brass Balls Club".

I left Portland Sunday morning on my typical 0600 flight. My girl was home for the weekend to help me get the yard in shape, laundry and whatever else I could get done in 36 hours that I was there. She planned to take me to the airport, so I wouldn't have to leave so early and worry about parking, and all the things that go along with the airport mess. We were up early to get underway, when I went out to lock my truck and put the club on the steering wheel. Apparently the club had disappeared, since my boy is up to his normal tricks. I put her club on my truck and we headed to the airport. I was pretty angry by the time I got there. Trying to get through security - I have it down to a routine, especially if I am checking my luggage. All I have is my laptop in a back pack and a small purse.

There was an older gentleman with two large carry-on's and all sorts of electronics. Right behind him was an Asia family with three small children. He was telling everyone to go on by him, as he had about six bins full of items. The family went on by and all the children made it through security, when I went through. The gentleman was right behind me.

As my laptop came down the belt, he picks it up. He has no idea how close he came to me absolutely snapping on him, after a morning with the boy. But with that crisis avoided I was able to continue on, not being detained by security (big bonus).

Flew into Philadelphia PA, as this was the nearest "big" airport that accommodates travels from afar.

My co-worker arrived about the same time I did, and we met at the rental car agency. After programing the 'never lost' system - we were in for a 2.5 hour drive. It was like 127 miles to the hotel where the class was being held.

Ocean City reminds me of the Oregon Coast - particularly Seaside. Small - touristy type town. Not a damn thing open!!! Apparently this town does not open until after SpringFest. This is held the first full weekend in May. That would be the first full weekend that starts with a Thursday in May - sooooooo, the week following.

I am here for the week, learning about Safety Management Systems - never would have guessed that one!!!!