Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Winter Trip - Day 6

I slept well and almost didn't wake up when I'd planned (0630).  After getting ready, I got started on my telework and then had a chance to take a walk in the neighborhood (I saw a fox) before my first meeting (0830).  Kim and David were late sleepers so I didn't see them until I'd done the meeting and also taken another call.  Got a short, light breakfast with them and then started a planned five hour meeting for work.  I was able to get lunch during one of the breaks.  We ultimately finished the meeting early (1400) and I had some time to pack up the car.  I then said goodbye to Kim and got on the road (I-495, I-270).  On the way, I made some work calls and then I sat in a traffic jam for a bit (ugh...).  Eventually, the speed increased and I made good time while driving on US-15.  I stopped for gas at Sheetz in Thurmont, MD at 1515 and then continued north (later using PA-581, I-83 and I-81).  I hit another slowdown near the I-78 split (east of Harrisburg) but then didn't have any traffic or construction issues all the way to the New York border.  I listened to an audiobook on the way.  Stopped once for a break and to make a hotel reservation.  Arrived in Binghamton (my intended destination) by 1915 and quickly checked into the Comfort Inn (pre-paid).  Once in my room, I did some more work on my computer (until 2000) and then took care of personal business on my computer.  Since I felt like I hadn't been very active during the day, I went walking around the hotel and found the gym - I used the treadmill for the rest of my walk.  Before bed (2315), I read some more (book was really good!).