www.ustravel.org US travel loss dashboard. $98,000,000 just today.

So AC was unable cater this flight. Nothing. Didn’t tell us until boarding. But they graciously sent us a $20 voucher that is 1) only allowed to be used at the airport we are leaving 2) only good for today 🤷‍♀️ #KarensTravelStories

At last nights attendee party, I got to chat with the brewer for some the beer that was available. We talked stouts and other dark delights. He hooked me up with a few cans to take home. Love it.

I’m at MSP and there’s a siren alarm going off. Are we being attacked? What am I missing? #KarensTravelStories

Every time I go back to Mandalay Bay I make sure I use an extra $10 of things.

Obligatory bubbles for the Practical 365 #PowerShell Script Off Challenge at Quest #TEC. These organizes know how to do it right. Also, another Data Security for AI presentation done! First time giving it to #security professionals.

What is it that so my people get angry about what another person eats or doesn’t eat? It’s so weird. It’s like being angry about whether someone likes scotch or not.

In my seat to #Quest #TEC! Not quite the same in a CRJ compared to the 789 last week, but at least I have an exit row.

My flight is oversold they have offered: -$800 -$1200 As people come up to the desk, they tell them it’s a credit. They walk away. They should wait. The compensation for denied boarding is $2400. They have more room. Also, that can be cash.

What I’m hearing from my friends there. One does say they believe violent crime and property crime has skyrocketed. I can’t find any data that backs this up.

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Yup.

I picked neutral wall and trim colours to make the outside pop. It seems to be working.

My hometown newspaper has no news. None.

youtu.be/H5I1Ub4sNW4 Did you ever get the chance to fly on the Concorde?

Reported by the Portland Police: ICE is purposely trying to start fights with peaceful protesters in Portland Oregon.

I can’t get “Four Dead in Ohio” out of my head today. *I asked Copilot to help me with this. Poetry is not a strength of mine.

Full force. This is bad.

Alouette-I was launched in this date in 1962. This Canadian satellite was the first to be launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the US. www.asc-csa.gc.ca/fra/blogue/2... So much data! And unlike others to-date, it sent data back for ten years. #Space #Data #Canada

Netflix on the $100k H1B program fee. “Reed Hastings @reedhastings I've worked on H1-B politics for 30 years. Trump's $100k per year tax is a great solution. It will mean H1-B is used just for very high value jobs… www.businesstoday.in/nri/visa/sto...

This is bad.

Well… the most productive thing I did today was a nap. I’ve not take had jet lag this much for a long time. The cars are happy with this, though.

Use @resist.bot or 5calls.org.

First thing I noticed about the list. And before anyone thinks they were “diversity hires”: the women in space I’ve worked with are brilliant. Accomplished. Good. Amazing even.

Ah! Memories of the @esa.int @cnes.fr #ATVTweetup we had to break a curfew in Toulouse to spend the night watching an uncrewed supply vehicle dock with the #ISS. There were real life & analog astronauts to share champagne with. Plus a great group of space enthusiasts from Europe. #Today’s #nerdshirt

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Always the incel pattern: Responds to a science post I share saying that it’s wrong because {Influencer | Trump | Tate | Satan | Jesus} said so. I respond with data They respond with slur I block Lather, rinse, repeat It’s so boring.

At the gate exactly 24 hours since I left my hotel to fly home.

Wow. A first for me. An AC 321 with a tail cam.

Leaving YVR.

Leaving ICN

On my last flight the veggie mean was terrific and plates properly. That happens about 1 time out of 50. Almost always catered out of an airport far away from Canada. They forgot to heat the flat breads, so they were served still frozen

One more flight, then a drive home. 🇨🇦

More bubbles at YVR.

This.

Wow. I wanted to try all the marron options while here, but never got the chance. These macaroons are lovely. The salted milk roll is great, too. Love that it isn’t sweet.

Obligatory champagne after another fun data for AI talk. I can’t wait to come back to Korea. The people are nice, polite, and so very tolerant of my speaking only three words of Korean. Five if you count 커피와 차.

Onligatory champagne in the KrisLounge after a fun presentation. Also, Korea was great. People are nice, polite, and so very tolerant of my not speaking more than 3 words of their language.

Feeling reflective today. In talking to my financial planners, they keep using words like “leave a legacy,” “be remembered,” or “make your mark”. I want to be remembered, but the other stuff? I don’t get it. I want to make a difference now, not after I go.

Today’s Businessweek Daily is a contender for best-ever subject line. (“That’s what Xi said”)

First flight delay of 30 minutes just arrived. #KarensTravelStories

Think of the gas engines!

Jimmy Kimmel to return to air Tuesday after outcry over suspension due to Charlie Kirk comments www.msn.com/en-ca/news/n... “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.” Not renewing

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Well, it’s Tuesday, 23 September where I am. I’m still here. Will the rapture be done like a baseball game wave around the globe? Or is Jesus comeback tour time based on the Dallas time zone? Either way I’m going to be here, but I’m trying to plan my trip to the airport.

Amazing, beautiful Starfield Library Panorama.

The Nixon Library was a client of mine years ago. 🤷‍♀️