A short note on random things

1. Space bags are not all that. I found I could put more in to my backpack without them (although I did use one for the one sweater I packed). If you are packing bulky items such as sweaters, fleece, pillows (I'm acquainted with someone that travels with a down pillow), then by all means use these bags as they will help you tremendously. However, if you are travelling mostly with summerweight clothing that doesn't really compress, skip the bags if you are strapped for space.

2. Searching for a good dancing venue on a Monday night isn't generally fruitful.

3. I miss the cats. Bravado coos when you pet him while he's sleeping. In fact, he has a small range of bird-like sounds.

4. I made it through security at Sea Tac in under three minutes. I'm very glad I scheduled my cell phone service to end on Wednesday, instead of before I left Seattle. I was able to catch up on a couple phone calls during the wait time.

5. Flying from Nashville to Ft L initially seemed like the Geriatric Express. Nearly everyone initially getting on the plane was at least 70. Then, though, a bunch of younger people (predominantly 30s) boarded. Which just goes to show that the older crowd just arrived and checked in earlier (I was flying Southwest, and the earlier you check in the earlier you can get on the plane, as they have an open seating policy).