Fort Worth, TX (USA)

While resting in my room at the Courtyard Fort Worth West this morning, I learned that we would get our rescue team and a new pilot tonight. Not sure how long it will take to get the aircraft fixed, though. Meanwhile, I picked up a rental car from the nearby Enterprise (0915) and took some of the guys (most were still sleeping) over to the mall. Prior to dropping them off, I'd found out there was a good library for genealogy research down the road and I spent a little while there. Took a break for lunch at a good burger place and also got a haircut nearby. Later, I drove around Lake Worth. It sure is hot - probably hotter than the Middle East. I didn't think it could be that bad and everyone always says "its a dry heat." But sheeesh... Arrived back to the hotel in time for dinner with the guys. Had some more drinks at the hotel tonight - and welcomed the rescue crew and replacement pilot from the pub. From what they told me, it sounds like they'll be working on the plane all day tomorrow...