My driving in big cities is kind of limited. Los Angeles was one of the better experiences once I learned that the surface streets are usually better than the freeways.
I vote Manhattan. To be fair, the day Ahmedinajad spoke at the UN (one year ago today, incidentally) was special circumstances, like driving along U.S. 48 and I-70 in western Maryland during a major snowstorm. But if you don't know the street patterns in Manhattan, it's very easy to take a wrong turn (even with a GPS), and you have to go 20 or more blocks out of your way to get back on track.
Worst drivers to share the road with -- Boston. Very aggressive, and the on-ramps give you no room whatsoever to merge. Recipe for disaster.
But if you don't know the street patterns in Manhattan, it's very easy to take a wrong turn (even with a GPS), and you have to go 20 or more blocks out of your way to get back on track.
This is why people should take public transportation when they visit NYC. Renting a car is just asking for trouble.
The UN is in session right now, and Obama's in town. My commute this morning was HELL.
Jilli, do you have another job coming up?
The plan is that I will take my mandatory 100-day break from being a contractor at the Big Software Company, and then will return to this team in January as a vendor. Which means working from home!
So I have three months to really work on my writing. Cue the nervous laughter.
Just spoke with publisher's attorney. Basic plan is I have my personal attorney send a letter with my response stating that my publisher is aware of the situation and is in full support of my decision and then publisher's attorney will also send a "me too" letter.
Now, to draft the fuck off and die letter with my attorney.
I had a big lunch (including a cup of coffee) and am suddenly very tired.
WISH ME FUCKING LUCK
What I wouldn't give for the firm of Buffistas, Attorneys at Law to exist. I could just imagine the letterhead.
We do have many areas covered.
We do have many areas covered.
And the rest are strategically uncovered, and sprinkled with glitter.
People who live outside London seem to think it's impossible to drive there, but I have no problem (apart from the hideous traffic), and I'm not a confident driver. I'm much more nervous of major highways. I think it's all about the driving conditions you're used to.
Yay for Matilda not hating the program!
Wishing you one appropriately pissed-off attorney, Barb.
Things are looking very not-good again for The Girl's father. I am so crap at being the supportive partner. Especially with me being a demanding care-ee, and with the complicated family relationships there, and all of that. Blah.
