IdoNotes (and sleep)

Thoughts from in the air, semi business as I get back in the swing

Last week was a week of vacation.  I learned some interesting things sitting back in nonbusiness mode that I saw as areas of improvement on the business side.  To preface this, there was 14 of us traveling together, and another few joined when we reached our destination.

One issue, not enough airport bathrooms and even restrooms at large, kid oriented attractions have enough small facilities, including sinks, for the little ones in the group.  Call me crazy but I never thought of it until taking nephews and cousins in only to find they couldn't reach much of anything sometimes.

Another issue, the behavior of people at baggage claim.  I know I try to carry on a bag when taking short trips.  But this trip mandated checking bags.  The process was good, except for TSA opening almost every bag and tossing things around.  I don't mind that security check when they are considerate of your belongings.  I actually like that there is the staffing to perform that duty more and more.  But having everything you packed so nicely for numerous reasons, tossed like a large Caesar Salad across 6 or more bags leaves a nasty taste.

Moving on with checked bags, lets cover baggage claim quickly.  As adults traveling to a heavily kid dominated destination, you can assume there will be kids around the baggage claim.  Kids that want to help get those nice moving bags off the magical carousel.  Now knowing the size of kids they are able to stand and squeeze into smaller places in line to wait for the bags.  It is not the adults position to slam bags into said children, without apology, saying they should not have gotten in the way.  This is a sure fire way to receive unwanted attention from some rather large relatives of said child.  I think that point is clear

But overall I found it relaxing to not think about work, get away and just be silly and have fun.  Getting to know the extended family and taking a Thanksgiving out of the standard house made it all very special.

Shall we get back to business now?

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On Tuesday, November 30th, 2004   by Chris Miller        

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