Business Class ROCKS!
I don't want to go back to the old way, the level of service is amazing.
It was a very long day I got about 3 hours of sleep in 34 hours time.
Good to be back on this side of the water.
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Thursday 21st
Last day at work on this side of the ocean for a while.
Last little bit of packing to do.
After work I met up with some coworkers and had chili and cake. It was all very good.
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Last little bit of packing to do.
After work I met up with some coworkers and had chili and cake. It was all very good.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Wednesday 20th
Got up really early and started packing. Then went to bed and woke up just in time to run off to work.
Had lunch at Chili's one more time before heading back. The food is good but the service is really bad. The chicken ranch sandwich was awesome.
After work it was time to pack even more. I think I am pretty close, just a few things to take to work tomorrow and should be set.
Dinner was Mexican and it was good, but no bottomless chips like back home.
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Had lunch at Chili's one more time before heading back. The food is good but the service is really bad. The chicken ranch sandwich was awesome.
After work it was time to pack even more. I think I am pretty close, just a few things to take to work tomorrow and should be set.
Dinner was Mexican and it was good, but no bottomless chips like back home.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tuesday 19th
Dinner was Suki Yaki, it is boiling broth, that you put meat and vegi's in.
Different but good.
I wound down the evening by watching cougar football highlight clips. 2002 was a very special season. Strange watching it 6 years later, it was the first year that my parents came over for all of the games. First year in a long time when WSU beat USC at home. My buddy Doug the "thug" was present at that one. Even the apple cup that year was a crazy game. I remember walking out under the scoreboard just as the bottles started to fly. The rose bowl was a crazy adventure. Driving straight to LA with my dad, and then back. It is a season which i will remember for a long time. With names like Gesser, Bush, Darling, Green, Basler, Bennett, Dunning. It was a great time to be into Cougar football. The new era begins in 12 days.
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Different but good.
I wound down the evening by watching cougar football highlight clips. 2002 was a very special season. Strange watching it 6 years later, it was the first year that my parents came over for all of the games. First year in a long time when WSU beat USC at home. My buddy Doug the "thug" was present at that one. Even the apple cup that year was a crazy game. I remember walking out under the scoreboard just as the bottles started to fly. The rose bowl was a crazy adventure. Driving straight to LA with my dad, and then back. It is a season which i will remember for a long time. With names like Gesser, Bush, Darling, Green, Basler, Bennett, Dunning. It was a great time to be into Cougar football. The new era begins in 12 days.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday 18th
Got out of work on time today. Mailed a package back home. Started to pack my room up to move tomorrow. I checked with the front desk and it turns out that i am good through when i leave. That is good, I am not a fan of packing.
Dinner was a Thai restaurant and was good, the owner was very nice. The place had just opened up and one of the guys had been there the previous night. First time in a long time that I had Thai food. I think i am slightly allergic to shrimp.
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Dinner was a Thai restaurant and was good, the owner was very nice. The place had just opened up and one of the guys had been there the previous night. First time in a long time that I had Thai food. I think i am slightly allergic to shrimp.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sunday 17th
It was a nice cool rainy day. A welcome change for the recent weather.
After breakfast I met up with a coworker and we decided to head up to the Grandberry mall in Yokohama. After three train rides we arrived. And notice that everybody was walking around with their dog. They had a "dogs are people too" shop and people were out and about. After a few good laughs it was in to Montbell, which is what REI is called in japan. The prices are high as in the US, but probably higher. I mean that is more than a few extra letters on the logo. Money doesn't grow on trees, unless you are Nintendo.
I stopped into the "Brickshop", standard lego stuff, nothing really unique to Japan. All the actual legos were exactly the same as the US ones.
I stopped at the Adidas outlet store and picked up a Yamuri Giants hat.
Lunch was Outback steakhouse. After my coworker almost left his new pack at the train station we got back to Yokosuka. Hung around the hotel room for a little while and then went to Church.
Dinner was subway, I watched the russians take the platform in womens tennis.
Then it was spindown to sleep time.
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After breakfast I met up with a coworker and we decided to head up to the Grandberry mall in Yokohama. After three train rides we arrived. And notice that everybody was walking around with their dog. They had a "dogs are people too" shop and people were out and about. After a few good laughs it was in to Montbell, which is what REI is called in japan. The prices are high as in the US, but probably higher. I mean that is more than a few extra letters on the logo. Money doesn't grow on trees, unless you are Nintendo.
I stopped into the "Brickshop", standard lego stuff, nothing really unique to Japan. All the actual legos were exactly the same as the US ones.
I stopped at the Adidas outlet store and picked up a Yamuri Giants hat.
Lunch was Outback steakhouse. After my coworker almost left his new pack at the train station we got back to Yokosuka. Hung around the hotel room for a little while and then went to Church.
Dinner was subway, I watched the russians take the platform in womens tennis.
Then it was spindown to sleep time.
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Saturday the 16th
Went into work this morning for a little bit. Then relaxed for the rest of the day around town.
The first thing I noticed when i walked outside at 8 am was that it was really hot. And it remained hot for the rest of the day, in fact as i am writing this the realfeel is still in the high 90's, after 9 PM.
I took two trips around town today, one to the mall and the other to the park. The sky was really clear except for some awesome looking clouds. Dinner was steak night at the CPO.
And then as with all S A T U R D A Y nights PSYCH.
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The first thing I noticed when i walked outside at 8 am was that it was really hot. And it remained hot for the rest of the day, in fact as i am writing this the realfeel is still in the high 90's, after 9 PM.
I took two trips around town today, one to the mall and the other to the park. The sky was really clear except for some awesome looking clouds. Dinner was steak night at the CPO.
And then as with all S A T U R D A Y nights PSYCH.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Friday 15th
Another long day at work.
Dinner was pepper lunch and then bed, time to sleep in for a change.
Dinner was pepper lunch and then bed, time to sleep in for a change.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Thursday 14th
Another long day at work. After work it was the last night for another coworker so we went out to a Tonkatsu place.
After that it was a quick trip through the grocery store for SDC and then back to bed.
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After that it was a quick trip through the grocery store for SDC and then back to bed.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday 13th
Another very long day. I went to an Italian place for dinner. Recorded SDC and then off to bed.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tuesday 12th
Another long day at work. After work I pedaled around town for a little bit before heading to Prime Rib Night at the CPO Club.
Very good food, they had some cream of mushroom soup that was awesome.
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Very good food, they had some cream of mushroom soup that was awesome.
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Monday 11th
After a very long day at work. I stopped by one of my coworkers going away dinners. Pretty hot today, especially when you are crawling around.
Soft Drink Challenge will be delayed because of the long day at work and the early start to the next one.
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Soft Drink Challenge will be delayed because of the long day at work and the early start to the next one.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Sunday 10th
After breakfast I met up with a coworker and went to Kamakura to look for shoes. He is trying to find shoes that the rickshaw drivers use. They have the big toe and the one next to it separated from the other three.
We did not find what we were looking for. After going down to the beach to film another on location episode of SDC-J. We stopped and had lunch on the beach. It is strangely similar to Mission Beach, where I was at 3 months ago.
After Church, I went to dinner at another Japanese restaurant. They carry a good variety of different foods, and it is cheap.
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We did not find what we were looking for. After going down to the beach to film another on location episode of SDC-J. We stopped and had lunch on the beach. It is strangely similar to Mission Beach, where I was at 3 months ago.
After Church, I went to dinner at another Japanese restaurant. They carry a good variety of different foods, and it is cheap.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Saturday 9th
It was back to Sea Paradise today. It was a very large group of coworkers heading up. And I was the only one who had been so I ended up being a guide. At one people someone made a comment that I needed a flag. Then someone else commented that I was already a head taller than everybody else and it was easy to find me. Which I found strange because I thought I was doing a good job of blending.
We went into a cold ride again. You pick out bags at the end to try and match the weight of the bag outside the ride. Out of nine people only two were successful in the quest. I got in touch with my inner Indiana Jones and "Chose Wisely". I received a bear with pink wings.
It was a lot busier today, but it is a weekend day and the start of the Bon Festival. So people were out and about.
Very muggy and hot, but when the clouds rolled in, it became much better to be outside.
Dinner was pepper lunch, another home run as usual.
An episode of Psych is always a good way to wind down an evening.
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We went into a cold ride again. You pick out bags at the end to try and match the weight of the bag outside the ride. Out of nine people only two were successful in the quest. I got in touch with my inner Indiana Jones and "Chose Wisely". I received a bear with pink wings.
It was a lot busier today, but it is a weekend day and the start of the Bon Festival. So people were out and about.
Very muggy and hot, but when the clouds rolled in, it became much better to be outside.
Dinner was pepper lunch, another home run as usual.
An episode of Psych is always a good way to wind down an evening.
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Friday, August 8, 2008
8/8/08
Very hot and muggy today.
Dinner was Yakatori and then I settled into to watch the opening ceremonies.
They started at 9 PM local and they introduced the athletes at 1010 PM. They were introduced in the order of the Chinese characters.
My sister Ruth and I are making live comments on the ceremonies. 8 hours apart but through the power of the internet right next to each other.
I always have liked the countries that have like 2 athletes but they made the trip.
Japan has 339 athletes in the Olympics. Takes a long time for everybody to come into the stadium
The UK came on at 1114 313 athletes.
The US came out at 1125 596 athletes.
Now the games begin.
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Dinner was Yakatori and then I settled into to watch the opening ceremonies.
They started at 9 PM local and they introduced the athletes at 1010 PM. They were introduced in the order of the Chinese characters.
My sister Ruth and I are making live comments on the ceremonies. 8 hours apart but through the power of the internet right next to each other.
I always have liked the countries that have like 2 athletes but they made the trip.
Japan has 339 athletes in the Olympics. Takes a long time for everybody to come into the stadium
The UK came on at 1114 313 athletes.
The US came out at 1125 596 athletes.
Now the games begin.
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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Thursday 7th
63 years ago last wednesday and this saturday the US dropped atomic weapons on the nation of japan. I spent the evening watching a special in Japanese about the bombs and the aftermath. So in one year I was in Japan 65 years when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and when the A-bombs were dropped. It is strange to think about after all these years and where we are as nations now.
I am pretty sure we will get more protests this weekend.
But in other news the Olympics start tomorrow. It is strange being outside your country when the games begin. Tonight they were showing a prelim match between the US and Japan in the lobby. The US won 1-0, but it was close. It will be interesting to see how people reach around here.
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I am pretty sure we will get more protests this weekend.
But in other news the Olympics start tomorrow. It is strange being outside your country when the games begin. Tonight they were showing a prelim match between the US and Japan in the lobby. The US won 1-0, but it was close. It will be interesting to see how people reach around here.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Wednesday 6th
After work it was a quick trip through the exchange. Another hot and muggy day. I heard that it was a hot day back home, but I would trade it for this.
I went back to the place that serves horse meat. I introduced a coworker to Mr. Ed.
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I went back to the place that serves horse meat. I introduced a coworker to Mr. Ed.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday 5th
Another hot and muggy day, after work dinner was CPO prime rib night. After going to the 100 yen store for another round of shopping it was movie and bed.
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Monday 4th
After work today we headed over to Home's. After shopping for a little bit, we headed on base to Chilies for dinner.
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
Sunday 3rd
I was just going to hang around Yokosuka today, but ran into a couple of guys who wanted to go to Yokohama. So I went to Yokohama. Normal trip.
After getting back and going to church I went to dinner at a Tonkatsu place. Very good.
Lots of cleanup on base today after Friendship day. And it was muggy again. The heat just will take you out.
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After getting back and going to church I went to dinner at a Tonkatsu place. Very good.
Lots of cleanup on base today after Friendship day. And it was muggy again. The heat just will take you out.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
Saturday 2nd
I spent the morning going around base and then shopping. It was Friendship Day on base, about 20,000 people come to the base and hang out and have a good time. It is strange to see that many people on base.
They had a "friendly" game between the base football team and a japanese pro team. It was a little embarrassing. Although it was only 14-0 a halftime, in favor of the japanese.
Dinner was Italian gardens and pizza and then i watched fireworks.
The evening entertainment was Psych you gotta love the art of performing stunts.
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They had a "friendly" game between the base football team and a japanese pro team. It was a little embarrassing. Although it was only 14-0 a halftime, in favor of the japanese.
Dinner was Italian gardens and pizza and then i watched fireworks.
The evening entertainment was Psych you gotta love the art of performing stunts.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Friday 1st
After work today I walked around base for a while and then had dinner at McDonalds.
I went to a Bible Study at night and met a cougar. She graduated in 96, it is funny the places you meet people from WSU. But it is tru as has been said before on this blog Once a Coug, Always a Coug.
Only three weeks to go, this trip has been flying by fast.
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I went to a Bible Study at night and met a cougar. She graduated in 96, it is funny the places you meet people from WSU. But it is tru as has been said before on this blog Once a Coug, Always a Coug.
Only three weeks to go, this trip has been flying by fast.
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