D.C. Arrival

We arrived in D.C. this morning at about 9:00 a.m. Here are the highlights of the trip so far:

• I woke up at 4:00 a.m. Did you know there’s a 4:00 a.m.?
• We were talking about the 80/20 principle at 5:25 a.m.? 80% of the people I know probably think I’m at least 20% wacko for talking about the 80/20 principle at 5:25 a.m.
• Jeff informs me we had "rock star" parking at the South Bend airport. I’m still learning my urban slang, but apparently that means we ended up with the closest possible parking spot to the front door. Of course, you have to remember it was 5:30 a.m. and we were flying out of South Bend. Even the Idol rejects could get a good parking spot under those conditions.
• Our Delta pilot from South Bend to Cincy was flying the plane like he was a fighter pilot. Actually, it was pretty fun. And we got to Cincy really fast.
• Tim, Butch and I got Naked in the Cincy airport. Jeff didn’t want to. He got popcorn instead.
• My underwear made it to D.C.
• We’re staying at the Hyatt just a couple of blocks from Union Station where the Buzz Conference is being held. I’ll get you the soap report tomorrow morning after my first shower. The kind people at Hyatt let us check in early. We like Hyatt.
• I like my new RAZR with Bluetooth capability. I can talk to Emily hands-free.
• D.C. is the only place I’ve been to in years where men still wear suits. There are suits everywhere. I’m feeling a little out of place in my t-shirt and ball cap. But I don’t care. My government days are behind me.