The Macaroni Olympics

Mr. Gadget and I arrived back at the Connecticut homestead last night around 10:00, after a quick stop at our local McDonald's because, to the best of my recollection, our cupboards were bare. But somehow I had forgotten to empty out the cold cuts drawer in the fridge seven weeks ago, and we actually had some cheese and bacon.....

The unpacking competition began as soon as Mr. G. carried both suitcases over the starting line--the threshold between the family room and the garage. He was clearly the Olympic favorite to win gold and once again he didn't disappoint. I graciously accepted the silver.

Our trip was uneventful, which is just how we like it.

Here is Mr. Gadget checking items off of his "Leaving the Condo" check list.

He's successfully loaded the trunk of our rental car with both suitcases, thereby avoiding the need to put the convertible top down.

We approach the entrance to Long Beach Airport--such a pleasant alternative to LAX. Shhhh! Don't tell anyone.
No line at the curbside check-in....probably because they now charge $2 a bag to use this service. But who likes to wait inside in a long line?

Here's a view of Los Angeles harbor from my usual seat--17-A. That round white building is the world cruise headquarters. It used to house the Spruce Goose, but now it's the collection area for passengers waiting to board cruise ships. That empty dock just above the building is where Mr. G and I boarded our party cruise. To the left is the Queen Mary.

Here's a view of our SoCal stomping ground shortly after take-off. The condo is in there somewhere.

And here's a view of the big city. I'm guessing Big City Girl is down there somewhere....probably doing her laundry.

What's this? Cruise ships leaving without us?

How could they? They probably didn't have our email addresses.....

So today the Macaroni Olympics continue with exciting events like hedge trimming, grocery shopping, cobweb removal, spider spotting, and hummingbird-feeder replenishing. It'll all be on the evening news, but don't expect any podium appearances......