Long Beach Sunday
We had planned on going to Irvine today to catch a ride in a balloon. However, it was grounded due to wind, so we decided to head out to Long Beach and grab a beer at Rock Bottom. We’re going to go back to Irvine next weekend to try again.
Check out after the jump for a picture of me in a new item of clothing…
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Little Moments in America #2
All the stars in the sky are airplanes.
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Temecula Saturday
Went out to the wine country today for some tastings. Visited Stuart Cellars and Mount Palomar.
Click through for a picture of Kimberlee and I up at the vineyard.
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Little Moments in America # 1
Where in I post my little snap shots from around Southern California.
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Friday the 13th
Today’s picture, yes, is a 365 picture. There’s another person in the picture. The person almost entirely responsible for me finally being in America. She paid for half my ticket.
Kimberlee. I love you Kimberlee. I’m really glad I flew out.
I’m in California
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I got the number one.
Travel Thursday
And there is a picture of me at the gate in Schiphol. That’s the plane that took me to America. One of the most uncomfortable 11 hour periods of my life. Next time, I’m making my transfer in Chicago or New York. Or London. Not that there’s anything wrong with Schiphol but I’ll do anything to shorten that flight.
You know, I got stopped for an hour at passport control. After having my bags searched and having what I can only describe as a nice chat with an immigration officer I got my I-94w for and my stamp and I’m good to stay in America until I fly back.
The name of the Immigration Officer’s badge was “Carpenter”.
Wednesday
This is it. D-day. I let the dole know that I’m leaving today, then I get on a bus for the airport tonight. See you all when I see you.
The Mad Carpenter is going to America
Ahh. America. Such a grand word…
I’m flying out to Orange, California at 6am on Thursday the 12th. I’ve wanted to visit America for years and now after a year or being in love with an amazing woman I’m finally doing it.
I fly from Dublin to Amsterdam for a near 2 hour stopover, then I get on the plane and fly to LAX airport in Los Angeles from whence I shall be collected by Kimberlee.
I’ll see Kimberlee at around 1pm local time. I don’t know when I’ll see all of you, but I’ll be taking lots of pictures and posting when I can.
If I don’t update between now and when I get to America, I’ll see you all on the other side. California… Holy Hell.
Wish me luck in the comments everyone.
Tuesday
Back in Letterkenny. Checking and re-checking my plans. Starting to get a little stressed.