Day 102 New York State of Mind

Sunday, June 13th, Day 102 Ran 4.5 miles on Wednesday and 4.5 miles on Friday and 3 miles on Saturday. Miles so far, 165/ Miles to go 835. Gambling investment so far $54, won 2 dollars on Wednesday with weekly grand and 4 on Saturday for a total winnings so far of $33 Means I am down $21!

Flew to New York on Thursday for a seminar and a little vacation. Leigh moved this weekend from her Mid Town Times Square apartment to a 5th floor walk up in China Time. Taka, Leigh and took two cabs and drug all her stuff out of old apartment and into the new. I am totally exhausted. Happy for her. We will go to dinner tonight to celebrate.

My flight to New York was quiet eventful. One of the Executive Platinum American travelers who was among the privileged who get to board first was stopped by the luggage gestapo because he was trying to carry on both a roller bag and an overstuffed computer bag which obviously would not fit under a seat. She told him he would have to check on of his bags. He insisted that he always carried both these bags and she said he could not put one under his seat and told him to look at the tester space. He tried to put the computer bag in the space but had to take his computer out to fit and she said "See!" He then demanded to speak to a supervisor and she said fine and one was called. As he fumed and waited the platinum traveler asked the boarding agent again..."What is different this time from my flight here when I took both on?" She replied....."You did not have me to deal with last time I guess." Lovely vignette . Meanwhile on the plane there was a new mother with baby in some kind or new age wrap with all hosts of bags and baggage which, since she was sitting in the front row, all had to go in the overhead bin. There was all kinds of problems and baby crying and as she was adjusting passengers were trying to pass by and getting more frustrated. Then a man tried to put a small bag in the overhead bin and another gestapo yelled to him "Put that under your seat...overhead bins are for roller boards! Shear Chaos.

But once in New York, Thursday night found me at a wonderful Greek Tapas restaurant with Leigh as we munched on grilled octopus, sausage and fried cheese. The cheese arrives with a flame and flourish. A pitcher of sangria was the perfect complement. After tapas we wandered down the block to one of our haunts, Vice Versa for a cheese plate, bottle of wine and more catching up on life.

Friday and Saturday I attended the American Association of Law Schools Property Section Mid-Year meeting, the justification for this trip. But Friday afternoon Taka and I ran along the Hudson River for 4.5 miles and Saturday I ran 3 miles at the Gold's Gym nearby. Friday night we ate at a neighborhood Chinese noodle joint called Mee. Saturday we went to a family run French Restaurant, Tout Va Bien for a joint birthday dinner for me and friend Charles Michells. They know us there and the evening was full of merriment....escargot, mussels, lamb, Beaujolais, champage and a multitude of desserts.

Today, after a wonderful brunch at Mont Blanc, an Austrian Restaurant ran by Marie where we ate in her garden under a real Apple Tree, in the Middle of Manhattan! Taka, Leigh and I took two taxis and moved all of Leigh's things into her new apartment....up 5 floors. I thought I would pass out....but we made it. Tonight Taka and visiting friend from Japan, Shin are going to the Tony's. Leigh and I will hopefully have a nice quiet dinner in the neighborhood....Life is Good!