Month: July 2004

After my own challenges booking travel, I found Steve Yelvington’s question pretty interesting: “Travel bookings: Do humans do it better?. If you want something a direct flight, the answer can certainly be yes. And, as Steve points out, most software isn’t designed expressly to get you the best deal… just a deal via their site, whether airline or outsider. I’ve some tickets to find for August, and I’m not looking forward to it because once again it’s not a hub destination. The destination is worth it, but the journey can sure take it out of you. (Is that supposed to be a larger metaphor? Nah.)

Thanks to TiVo, I caught up with the first three stages of the Tour de France in one evening. Can’t ask for more than that. Maybe I’ll watch the team time trial that is Stage 4 closer to live.

I brought the laptop with me for the weekend, but didn’t even open it up. Four whole days. That’s independence. Of course, back now and lots of digital detritus (and a few gems) to sweep up, but a nice break. I did consider going online, but it would have been dial-up, and that was enough to return me to my scheduled vacation.

Let’s all celebrate Independence Day. Independent from what, you might ask. Or you might just enjoy the holiday.