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Day: August 10, 2006

Stuck in Heathrow

Posted on August 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Stuck in Heathrow
Miscellaneous

It was a good thing we are trying to come back from London this week.  The news was full of a foiled plot to blow up airplanes bound from London to the US.  The plot apparently involved carrying liquid explosives in carry-on luggage, which would be detonated with a small electronic device. Subsequently, no carry-on … Read More “Stuck in Heathrow” »

Cool phone! No, really!

Posted on August 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Cool phone! No, really!
Things Overheard

Some of our Nextel phones are deactivated for personnel that don’t work over the summer.  Hence, the following conversation… School administrator:  Has my phone been reactivated? Maintenance:  It should be.  These were turned back on last week.  Why don’t you turn it on and see if you get a signal? School administrator:  OK, let me … Read More “Cool phone! No, really!” »

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