Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Coronado, CA (USA)
Woke up at 0645L. I'd called my counterpart (Alan) late yesterday and he stopped by to pick me up around 0745L because Todd and Rob weren't going in until later. My HQ contact, Allen, showed up this morning, too. We got started with the "free-bee" (no count / assist) inspection before 0830L and made good progress by lunch time. Went to the Golf Course ("Sea and Air 19th Hole") with everyone (had a pretty good Monte Cristo sandwich). Afterwards, got back to work and nearly finished the Aviation Safety side by 1600L. At that point, I let Alan go and went down the hall to meet up with Todd and Rob. On the way back to our rooms, we took Rob to meet his family at the Glorietta Bay. I still so surprised that it is so cold outside! I had wanted to go to beach, but it was never nice enough... Around 1930L, Todd and I headed over to Miguel's for dinner - I love that place - they always have good margaritas! We ended up seeing Rob and his family at a nearby table. During the meal, Todd told me he has never spent any time in San Diego - that seems amazing to me after so many years of coming here... He also discussed his water/ice machine business (interesting). After dinner, we walked around in the vicinity for about an hour (including a short tour of the inside of Hotel del Coronado). Stopped at the Coronado Brewing Company, where Todd managed to pick up the glasses we forgot last night (!). Made it back to my room around 2300L. Watched some TV before bed.