Author Archives: Pat
The Most Important Issue in the 2008 Campaign
My friends and fellow Americans, I usually keep politics off of PatandMeg.com, but there’s one issue that’s just too important to ignore. It’s an issue that has been keeping me awake at night, and one that the press and both candidates have attempted to cover up, in what can only be described as a vast … Continue reading
The Mighty have Fallen
It’s been quite a while since I’ve had a good travel rant, and after a long (and delightful) absence from the friendly skies, Monday morning marked my return to that ethereal entity know as “the road.” I’ve picked up a new client that promises some interesting international travel, but the experience kicked off with a … Continue reading
The Hog Jogs
I have recently begun a fitness regime in an attempt to “streamline operations” and get in some sort of shape other than round. Seeking an activity I can do while travelling, with a minimum of equipment, I turned to running and found the appropriately named “Couch to 5K” nine week program on a running website. … Continue reading
Our evil alter-egos
I found this picture during an unrelated search: Bizarro Pat and Meg.
Back from Paradise (Island that is)
I got back from the Bahamas yesterday afternoon around 5. It was a great trip, and the resort was really nice. I stayed at Atlantis, and it’s almost a self-contained city. They have 5 hotels on the property, four of which are almost Vegas-size. Two of the larger towers have what looks like a huge … Continue reading
Bahama Pappa
I’m making this posting from Paradise Island, in the Bahamas, where I have been for the last several days for a work conference. Unfortunately it is raining and the beaches and pools are abandoned, but there is good high-speed interest for catching up with work and email. Yesterday I joined a trio of colleagues at … Continue reading
Spoke too soon!
Here go the sirens again. Helmet and ruby slippers standing by.
The Sirens are Blaring
One of the new features I’ve found of living in the south is the possibility of tornados. Before conjuring up apocalyptic visions of Hollywood-inspired twisters, realize that the death toll from these storms over the last fifty years can be counted on one hand. That said, while working away this morning I heard a strange … Continue reading
Pretty Fly
Last night I attended my first meeting of the NC Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It’s an interesting mix of young and old, and different work background. THe organization is dedicated to fly fishermen, a sport I’ve wanted to try since seeing the preview of A River Runs Through It, and a peaceful-looking Robert Redford casting … Continue reading
A (Monkey) Business Trip
I am sitting in the lobby of the Embassy Suites "Outdoor World" hotel, located near the Dallas airport, and in the middle of nowhere, save for a gigantic Bass Pro shop next door. We are here for a convention of Meghan’s school network, and why a bunch of young fun-loving teachers decided to hold their … Continue reading
Little Buddy
We have a new addition to the family! Coltrane arrived from animal rescue on the 27th of December, a few days earlier than planned. Meghan and I went to visit the shelter and fell in love with this little guy. The shelter cannot hold animals, and there was a chance he would be gone when … Continue reading
Christmas Greetings from PatandMeg.com
Here is a little Christmas Cheer from PatandMeg.com: http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1609950280
Driving in the City of Lights
I spent the first week of December in Paris for work, and decided I would rent a car to get around. For some odd reason, I rather enjoy driving in foreign cities. First, there is the difference in vehicles, with most countries have vastly smaller cars than the US, from the go-cart like machine we … Continue reading
It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas?
After watching the leaves fall from the trees, and nights that grew increasingly chilly, it had appeared winter was finally descending on South Carolina. That was, of course, until last weekend, when a string of warm days stated that has yet to let up. Being the frugal shoppers that we are, Meghan and I waiting … Continue reading
Trip from Hell – The final chapter
Running on Mountain Dew and sheer stubbornness, I pulled my trusty rental truck into our driveway around 5:30AM and hunkered down for the night. I was tired and, how you say, not so fresh, and was asleep before hitting the pillow. The next day brought a call from the Charlotte airport. They had my bag … Continue reading
The Trip from Hell, Sponsored by US Airways, Part 2
The sunset of Part 1 left our weary traveller at the Philadelphia Marriott, approximately 500 miles from his final destination, without a suitcase, hoping for a better day. The next morning started well, despite a return to work clothing that I had been wearing in a hot airplane for most of the previous day. I … Continue reading
Welcome to the Library (Shhhhh…)
It is an interesting experience watching my upcoming book come together, and the latest sign of its progress is that I am now in the Library of Congress’ catalog. It’s a bit creepy seeing 1977-<blank> next to my name, but I guess I have to leave the scene at some point!
The Trip from Hell, Sponsored by US Airways, Part 1
The horror that is the summer travel season of 2007 has finally claimed it’s first victim from PatandMeg.com. As many of you know, I travel on a nearly weekly basis, and have indulged in most of the major airlines. I’ve had some nasty experiences before, but sit right back and you’ll hear a tale of … Continue reading
What’s New? You tell me…
I have added a new feature to the site that operates in conjunction with one of the new features of our house. See if you can find it…
Coming out of the Closet
One of the things I did not completely anticipate with buying a newly constructed house is the amount of projects that would be required. Although the place is obviously structurally sound, little things like hanging shades, painting and organizing are taken for granted in an apartment that will be abandoned in 6-24 months. In my … Continue reading