Blogs from Detroit, Michigan, United States, North America - page 9

My flight from London Heathrow was delayed by about three hours, so I missed my connecting flight in Detroit. Now, I'm stuck here, trying to stay calm because I just want to go home! The wind is so freakin' cold, it practically burns my skin. I'm sitting in a huge van, a shuttle that's taking me to a Best Western down the road. The airlines is putting me up in a hotel for the night. To my right is a good-looking college-age guy.... I'd seen him in the airport in London, with his backwards baseball cap, cargo pants, and white t-shirt. He looked like a frat boy who was the star on the wrestling team in high school. That's an American boy, right there! I thought, as he strutted by. They don't make 'em like that ... read more

4th July 2008 Yesterday after our trip to Peele point we were all hungry and Amy had spotted Shermans resturant almost next to the Ramada Inn where we where staying. Despite our original misgivings it turned out very well. I managed to get a roast beef dinner with a salad (bar) starter for $11-75 (less than six pounds) and also had apple crumble and ice cream. The others all manged to find soups and salads. We then returned to the Ramada where I loaded up our blogs whilst Amy wore the exercise machines out in fitness room before joining Mum and Richard in the swimming pool. This morning we enjoyed a free breakfast in the hotel before setting out for Detroit to catch our plane. We were worried about the potential traffic delays at the border ... read more

So the trip is off to a good start. The airplane sat on the tarmac in Ottawa for 1.5 hours while the crew sorted out a "baggage problem." Unfortunately, this caused me to miss the connection in Detriot to Tokyo, and there were no other flights on other airlines that would get me there today. So my best option was to take the free hotel and dinner. All drinks on the flight as a result were gratis! which was the good part of the flight. I thought I would make the most of my night in Detroit but the Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers all play tonight, however they are out of town, and the hotel is right near the airport which isn't near anything else so, lets hope the flight tomorrow is a lot better ... read more

Another short night. 7 a.m. load in in Detroit, about 20 minutes from where we’re staying. Kyle said he had a surprise for me in the truck; I was hoping it was a puppy, but it was donuts, which was my second choice. Union house, but much more like the one I’m used to. Comfortable. Good guys. When shows come to Spokane, it is often said that we have a lot of women. But that’s always been normal for me; there’s always at least on women wherever I am. The last a few houses have had none, except maybe one for costumes. We played in a beautiful symphony hall today, very limited on space and tech, but great acoustics. Not nearly a full load in, but it still took a while. Kyle had the equivalent of ... read more

Well, after almost two weeks with my parents, I'm on the move again, currently in the Detroit airport. My plane to Manila leaves in three hours, with one stop in Tokyo. I'm sitting in front of the gate for a flight going to Paris because that's the only place I could find a free outlet. We laptop people fight over them. Across from me are two orange-clad monks eating hamburgers. They'll have fun in Paris.... read more