Baltimore, MD (USA)

Woke up around 0630L - packed to leave. Had to wait a bit at the checkout counter of the Andrews Gateway Inn (Air Force Inns), but made it over to work around 0745L. Finished up the inspection around 1000L, leaving me time to go over to visit the rest of the folks who work nearby (as promised). Because it was a Friday, most were leaving the office around the time I made it there. Still, managed to get some good face-time with lots of people I know. Gassed up and left town around 1130L. Made good time to Baltimore, and I started to think about how good it would be to have a corned beef sandwich from Attman's Deli (see APR 2007). Made it there OK but found there was no parking available in the usual place. Took a gamble and parked in an apartment lot - ran across the street and got my order in quick. Thought everything would work out but someone in front of me had ordered 20 sandwiches - this really held me up. Luckily (depending on your point of view), I happened to look outside just as a tow truck driver was hooking up my car to take it away. I ran over and stopped him, but I ended up having to pay a hefty bribe to get my car out of his clutches. Because he drove me away from the area to unhook my car again, I never did get my sandwich... Drive back to Willow Grove was easy, compared to yesterday. Arrived back at my hotel (Navy Lodge Willow Grove) around 1600L. Picked up a light dinner at a nearby store and spent the evening catching up on work emails. Bed around 2300L.