The local Kum and Go

If you didn't laugh, you are dead on the inside.

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Fried pickles, sounds disgusting but really amazing

I've been taken to hooters for lunch (it really is a family restaurant). I get more American each day.

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We are in BCF on steroids

I have just been picked up and taken to what seems to be the worlds biggest store EVER and it is dedicated to hunting and camping. It has live alligators fish the size of cars and stuffed animals everywhere. There is a 3 story waterfall and a one piece camouflage baby suit. Redneck utopia.




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Can I keep him?

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A view of Springfield from the airport

And Megan is late. Has she ever been on time for anything? I could be attacked by a crazy midwesterner because of my slick city stylings.

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Starbucks- American for disappointment

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That's the snow on the plane window!!!

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Let it snow, let it snow

I'm in cleveland airport at my departure gate waiting for my flight to Springfield (via Chicago) and looking out the window I can see snow. It's swirling around and floating and to a Gold Coast boy, it's pretty cool. I have attached the picture, and although you can't see it, imagine the graininess is snow.

In Springfield it is going to be 17c, a heatwave. I will be very disappointed if it continues to snow in cleveland this weekend. I don't want to miss the only fun thing to happen in Cleveland since . . . Um, I'm drawing a blank here.

Looking out, it is very cool. I can't wait to get out in it when it snows when I am around. The locals will be complaining the way we complain about the heat at home but smile through the pain people.

The next time I post, I will likely be in Missouri, writing in my newly acquired midwestern accent.

PS I hope the snow doesn't ground us. That may take the shine off.

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Turkey, turkey goodness- nearly there

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Chilli makes poker better (not you Chile)

Last night's poker game was a smashing success. The dark horse of the night was Faiza. She came in "not knowing how to play" and cleaned up. Most consistent goes to Chile, the Don of the table. Best poker face goes to Lyudmila- nothing could crack that Russian stoicism. The enthusiasm award goes to Asad- he tried so hard.

A big thanks to Julia for supplying the food. German efficiency knows no bounds. In between work and poker, she was able to pack for her Chicago trip, make chilli and find the game (we moved rooms).

I'm happy to do it again to take all of your money.
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This is how we do it in Chile

It is thanksgiving today and Antonio is cooking turkey the way his mamma (in-law) used to make it. Watch for the finished product.

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The first inaugural ACC 2009 poker match

It is the poker Olympics. We have 2 competitors from Russia, 1 from Germany, 2 from Bahrain, one from Chile and the loud Australian. Its not about who won . . . as long as I did.

It was a great night and I met another person who cannot understand Australian.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Antonio is cooking the turkey and apparently it is going to involve apple and plum.

Happy than thanksgiving all and to all a goodnight.


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This is our room in the EY Cleveland office

We are full of Christmas cheer (and whatever kind of feeling goes with Thanksgiving).

Thanks for the photos Julia.

Bring it Mother Nature

Apparently it is going to snow in Cleveland on Friday, just as I fly out to Springfield where it is going to be 17C. It is better this way as in the snow I am basically invisable. Just floating freckles in a sea of white.

This may be my last post

Antonio and I are on a bus going the wrong way into dark and scary places in Cleveland where I certainly don't belong. Tell the cops to search for me on google latitude.

Update: we ended up at a dodgy train station but it will take us downtown so we should survive. I just need to find a tree to climb for safety.

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