Virginia Beach, VA (USA)

Didn't have to leave early - but I'm glad I left the house early enough to have time for the traffic jam on I-820 (should know better by now...). Checked out the express parking this time - economy lot was full - and it worked out OK. Made it to the check-in counter just in time (flight overbooked) but didn't get my seat assignment until about five minutes before boarding started. Flight OK (more room than usual in exit row!). Huge line at rental car check-in (found out I needed to join their Preferred Customer program to avoid waiting - that should help next time). Got my car and took care of the normal "admin" before getting to my room on the beach. Got in touch with Ken - he was in town - and decided to meet him at Town Center for dinner. We ended up at the Red Star Tavern and chatted for several hours while we ate - lots of things have happened since I left here later summer! When we were leaving, I forgot my cell phone inside (lucky I knew where it was - they found it quickly...). Back at hotel, checked on some work emails - then bed.