good finishes

[jay]

Tonight could have been a challenge, as it started out strained (at home) and with neither geekchick or I in top form... but it was good. We had sushi nearby, talked, cuddled back at the hotel, and talked... reacquainting ourselves and relaxing. No coffee, though I had a machine in my room.

Outside in the hallway, there's a large security guard. Given the star-in-circle lapel pin and dark suit, it looks like the Secret Service. He said he'd be posted there all night. Why they'd be guarding a VIP out here in Tyson's Corner (instead of in a downtown DC hotel) is a mystery...

My meeting with the FAA began strained -- two attendees felt obliged to rip my presentation. I had to begin as soon as I arrived, as the prior speaker had left. But it too settled down and was reasonably productive. More tomorrow.

Comments

[patgreene.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good dinner... the wasabi probably made both of you feel better! : > I hope things go much better with the FAA today.

[geekchick]

Actually, the wasabi made my sinuses drain so much I had a severe coughing fit in the restaurant and had to go outside. It was worth it though. ;) Mmmm, wasaaaaaaabi... It was really nice to get to talk to you for a bit last night too. *hug*

[bdot.livejournal.com]

is the secret service guy there to guard you?

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

(grin) I'm no VIP... my suspicion is that the guy appointed by Bush to run Iraq was staying in the same hotel.

[bdot.livejournal.com]

don't underrate yourself. you are *too* a VIP, just not one that needs the secret service! you are so important no one would *want* to kill you!

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Awww... (blush) (hug)