Monday, February 26, 2024
Adirondacks Trip - Day 2
I slept OK and was out of bed by 0530 - started teleworking immediately. I ate breakfast in the hotel lobby (0730) and then had several meetings. For the rest of the morning, I continued playing "catch up" after my last few weeks away. At lunch time, I went to the Clarkson Forest for a walk - before I was done, I also explored a bit on the campus. On the way back to the hotel, I stopped for some lunch (to go) at KFC (1245). In my room again, I did more teleworking until I was finished with my work day (1530). I'd hoped to have some plans to see Eileen by that point but she informed me she was busy with late work meetings. After getting ready for some time outdoors, I left my hotel and headed to Higley Flow State Park. I'd already heard that the conditions were no longer good for skiing and this sad reality was confirmed when I arrived (1550). Undeterred, I walked (with micro-spikes) through most of the trail system between (1550 and 1650). Temps were in the 40s so, even though there was still snow in places, it would have been a mistake to try to ski. Oh well... Afterwards, I backtracked towards the hotel and ended up in a long text conversation with Eileen. This began when I regained cell signal but I wasn't able to respond until I was back in my room (1730). She told me she had so many things going on that she was unlikely to be able see me much during the week. By the time we were done communicating, I had lost the motivation to go out for dinner. Instead, I staying in my room all evening, reading, watching movies on my phone. Ended up going to bed early (2145). It looks like I'll need to plan to entertain myself until my hotel room reservation ends on Friday morning...