Monthly Archives: May 2011

Random news for the Nord (Saturday a.m.)

You might recall my adventure on Day 1 that required me to change rooms because of the construction noise. I’m not sure if I adequately conveyed the time pressure that I was under for that move. When I got to … Continue reading

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Friday in Frankfurt

If I didn’t have to work while I was over here I could spend more time having adventures and writing about my adventures. Tonight we had dinner on the Main River (pronounced “Mine” river) at a trendy little restaurant called … Continue reading

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Welcome to Frankfurt, part iii

What might be the one thing that could make this entire trip worthwhile? Knowing that my time and energy spent smiling at unhappy German customers will result in a complete and satisfying turn-around: no less than delighted European customers. Or, … Continue reading

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Welcome to Frankfurt, part ii

My companions are supposed to pick me up at noon. I figured with 3 hours to spare (well, 2.5 hrs after I fiddle-farted around) I could catch a quick nap, then shower and get ready to go visit customers this … Continue reading

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Welcome to Frankfurt

Every time I fly I think “I need to lose weight”. Clearly thin people have more space available to them, relatively speaking, than that which is afforded to larger people. I’m 2 hours into this 9.5ish hour flight and I’m … Continue reading

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