In-Flight Magazine

The in-flight magazine on our flight is about 300 pages. Kinda makes sense...the flight is about 17 hours long. Ouch.

Headed to the World Cup!

It's official, boarding passes in hand and now through security...we are on our way to South Africa! It's just starting to sink in...

Travel

Today was a long travel day. Woke up at 3:30 am and proceeded to get stuck in two airports. The good news is that in 2 and a half days, we start our trip to South Africa. Another long travel day awaits, but the World Cup is at the finish line so it is totally worth it.

In related news (as I test out a new pocket size digital camera), I carry too much junk when I travel. I weighed it this past winter and along with my coat, it was about 10 pounds.

Believe: The Miracle on Grass

The US plays England in 1 week and we will be there watching. Not many people think we have a chance. Not many people thought we had a chance back in 1950 either and we pulled the 1-0 upset back then - now referred to the Miracle on Grass.

Just got the t-shirt I ordered that I'll be wearing on the flight over to SA on our way to watch history repeat.


Here's a recent story in the English press on the subject.

Go US!!! Believe.

Update: Forgot to mention that you go to Objectivo and buy the shirt now and it will arrive in time to support the boys.

Corb Lund - Truck Got Stuck

Stumbled on this Canadian country singer last night and found this song amusing, catchy and good enough to share with y'all. Enjoy and watch out for the mud.

Full Grown and Cussin'

Latest Monthly Mix (Full Grown and Cussin') has songs from some local bands (both cajun and mainstream), Iceland and even one tune that is World Cup related. We have about 10 days until we leave for the World Cup. Getting pretty excited about our trip...

1. Daisy ~ Fang Island
2. The Ghost Inside ~ Broken Bells
3. Up, Up, Up ~ Givers
4. Sleepyhead ~ Passion Pit
5. Kill Me Carolyne ~ The Whigs
6. Burn The Honey Suckle ~ The Gourds
7. Coulee Rodair ~ The Bluerunners
8. Lasso ~ Phoenix
9. October ~ Broken Bells
10. Boy Lilikoi ~ Jónsi
11. Remains ~ Matt Pond PA
12. Country Lo ~ The Gourds
13. 73 Special ~ Bonsoir Catin
14. Burning the Bowery ~ Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social
15. The High Road ~ Broken Bells
16. Cochon de Lait ~ Cedric Watson
17. Again ~ Trampled By Turtles
18. Tighten Up ~ The Black Keys
19. I Can Talk ~ Two Door Cinema Club
20. Seems Like Home To Me ~ Two Gallants
21. Hurricane J ~ The Hold Steady
22. Wavin' Flag (Celebration Mix) ~ K'naan

Cajun Signs: Alligator Heads

Stopped at a great seafood place on our way out of New Orleans and got some killer boiled shrimp (2 lbs, head on, and just the right amount of spice). Took this photo as we were waiting for the rain to let up.