The OFFICIAL business travel whining thread

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:13 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:41 pmAm I nuts or does google maps show Titos's Burritos on the wrong side of the train overpass?

I think the name just runs long. Its shown in the right spot.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:32 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:13 pm
rass wrote: ↑Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:41 pmAm I nuts or does google maps show Titos's Burritos on the wrong side of the train overpass?
I think the name just runs long. Its shown in the right spot.

I dunno man. Train track on the left (you can see them in the upper corner). It should be on the same side of SO Ave but the other side of the tracks.

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mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 21, 2022 2:25 pm

Huh. You're right and that's weird. I'm going to call google now.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:38 pm

Make sure you get the maps dept.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:46 pm

I decided not to call out of fear Tito's would have to move and would have their business halved by people who only go there because Miti Miti is another 300 steps away.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:03 pm

Traveling tonight for a recruiting event tomorrow. A lot of the students are in the same hotel and it is a frat party apparently. I'm just trying to watch ball and fall asleep fellas!

But I'm not pissing in their cheerios, I remember it.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:25 am

One of the little girls at the kids school said that a while back. Killed me. Apparently it's not new. Piss in Cheerios that is.

Post by **Shirley** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:02 pm

Have my first post-COVID business trip coming up in a couple of weeks. Austin. Kinda looking forward to it, actually.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:17 am

Shirley wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:02 pm Have my first post-COVID business trip coming up in a couple of weeks. Austin. Kinda looking forward to it, actually.

I truly appreciated getting to travel again, but I came down with a horrible cold and it’s taking me 2 weeks to get over it! I’m convinced my immune system is weak due to almost 3 years of avoiding people. Plus, flying always fucks up my sinuses. On the descent, there is often a high pitch whistling sound emitted from my forehead that freaks out other passengers. Fun party trick, but extremely painful.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:38 am

Same for me, but from my butt

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:40 am

Wait..Syb's head leaks like a bad bicycle tire?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:36 am

A_B wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:40 am Wait..Syb's head leaks like a bad bicycle tire?

It's like the air pressure goes from one side to the other through my sinuses, but they constrict, and the air can't pass through. Best I can describe it. Before I discovered Tylenol Sinus and a neti pot, I used to get bad sinus infections several times a year.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:39 am

Use afrin 15 minutes before takeoff and landing.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:43 am

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:25 am One of the little girls at the kids school said that a while back. Killed me. Apparently it's not new. Piss in Cheerios that is.

I’ve heard and have been saying “who pissed in your corn flakes” for a while.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:50 am

mister d wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:39 am Use afrin 15 minutes before takeoff and landing.

I was lucky I had Tylenol sinus in my computer bag. Opened up the sinuses in minutes. From now on, I take one towards the end of a flight as a rule. The weird thing is my first sign edibles are kicking in is I feel my sinuses open up. I couldn't find anything corelating weed to sinuses, but maybe 20-30 minutes after eating, sinuses open up and 10-15 minutes after that the high kicks in.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:51 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:36 am
A_B wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:40 am Wait..Syb's head leaks like a bad bicycle tire?
It's like the air pressure goes from one side to the other through my sinuses, but they constrict, and the air can't pass through. Best I can describe it. Before I discovered Tylenol Sinus and a neti pot, I used to get bad sinus infections several times a year.

I had a deviated septum. Got REALLY bad sinus infections for many years and finally went in and got the septum operated on. Since then, I still have allergy issues, but not week long/feel like I'm gonna die sinus infections. That shit was the worst.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:04 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:51 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:36 am
A_B wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:40 am Wait..Syb's head leaks like a bad bicycle tire?
It's like the air pressure goes from one side to the other through my sinuses, but they constrict, and the air can't pass through. Best I can describe it. Before I discovered Tylenol Sinus and a neti pot, I used to get bad sinus infections several times a year.
I had a deviated septum. Got REALLY bad sinus infections for many years and finally went in and got the septum operated on. Since then, I still have allergy issues, but not week long/feel like I'm gonna die sinus infections. That shit was the worst.

Been to a specialist who suggested surgery. When he ran the scope up my nose, it triggered my vasovagal reaction (the seizure like passing out episodes I discussed before). Nurses were quick as fuck to stop it, and she laughed and said I was the third person that day, and joked that it's like pressing a button for vasovagal reactions. Had a friend describe the surgery and recovery, like pulling out and replacing gauze and I balked at the surgery. I hear they can do it by inflating balloons in your sinuses which sounds much better, but I'm still freaked out by the surgery. I think eating edibles every day is a better option.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:29 am

My surgery was a pretty long time ago, but it was really worth it (for me.) I was literally having to take at least a full week of sick time off, usually more. And back then, it wasn't going to get me fired, but it was a real problem to be a press secretary that could (potentially) be out sick during certain times of the year/election cycle. Kind of had to be done.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:28 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:36 am
It's like the air pressure goes from one side to the other through my sinuses, but they constrict, and the air can't pass through. Best I can describe it. Before I discovered Tylenol Sinus and a neti pot, I used to get bad sinus infections several times a year.

Your doctor hasn't suggested getting sinus surgery? I used to get infections all the time, got the surgery and after a sort of shitty weekend (you get your nose overstuffed with gauze) I'm 800 times better.

ETA guess I should have read the below posts before commenting.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:16 pm

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:28 am
The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:36 am
It's like the air pressure goes from one side to the other through my sinuses, but they constrict, and the air can't pass through. Best I can describe it. Before I discovered Tylenol Sinus and a neti pot, I used to get bad sinus infections several times a year.
Your doctor hasn't suggested getting sinus surgery? I used to get infections all the time, got the surgery and after a sort of shitty weekend (you get your nose overstuffed with gauze) I'm 800 times better.

ETA guess I should have read the below posts before commenting.

I haven't had an infection since using a neti pot. A couple times a green ball of infection came out with the water, but that was before I felt the infection.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:00 pm

I posted this in the past, but I had regular sinus headaches until I had surgery last March to free up the nasal passages. Getting the surgery was a great decision for me.

Sybian, surgery might really help your vasovaginal issues!

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:16 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:00 pm a... Sybian... might really help your... vagina...!

A fine testimonial, Sancarlos.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:33 pm

rass wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:03 pm I’ve never travelled much for work, but making my first post-COVID trip (and first time on a plane since) next month, to SJO.

View from my room. It’s ok I guess.

That’s Estadio Nacional and the World Cup is on display there today and tomorrow (I assume in that white tent there).

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Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:03 pm

rass wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:33 pm
rass wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:03 pm I’ve never travelled much for work, but making my first post-COVID trip (and first time on a plane since) next month, to SJO.
View from my room. It’s ok I guess.

That’s Estadio Nacional and the World Cup is on display there today and tomorrow (I assume in that white tent there).B83AEA20-4C2D-4645-825B-51F3C34618FB.jpeg

Yeah, I'd whine about a trip like that too.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:05 pm

Oh, shit. I was thinking you were going to San Jose California!

Post by **brian** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:29 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:05 pm Oh, shit. I was thinking you were going to San Jose California!

Yeah, me too.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:47 pm

That’s SJC.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:50 pm

I hear hotel del Rey has a nice casino. Also did not think that san Jose.

Post by **brian** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:28 am

Apparently Syb and I do not in fact know the way to San Jose.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:08 pm

brian wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:28 am Apparently Syb and I do not in fact know the way to San Jose.

At least not the one in question.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:00 am

Don’t expect timely service at the McDonalds Las Sabanas at 10:15 in the evening.

ETA: I saw another one on my run this morning, so since there are (at least) two of them I want to specify I mean the one directly across the street from Estadio Nacional, as I can’t with good conscience disparage the one at the other end of Parque Las Sabanas.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:19 pm

Hot as balls up here in NJ!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:32 pm

rass wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:19 pm Hot as balls up here in NJ!

78 when I checked this afternoon.

Post by **brian** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:54 am

My flight to the Quad Cities (via DFW) leaves at 5 a.m, tomorrow and I haven't started packing yet and I'm considering just staying up until I have to drive ot the airport.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:03 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:32 pm
rass wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:19 pm Hot as balls up here in NJ!
78 when I checked this afternoon.

Are y’all ok?

Post by **brian** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:27 am

brian wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:54 am My flight to the Quad Cities (via DFW) leaves at 5 a.m, tomorrow and I haven't started packing yet and I'm considering just staying up until I have to drive ot the airport.

I went for the 3 and a half hours of sleep. Absolutely the right call

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:29 am

brian wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:27 am
brian wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:54 am My flight to the Quad Cities (via DFW) leaves at 5 a.m, tomorrow and I haven't started packing yet and I'm considering just staying up until I have to drive ot the airport.
I went for the 3 and a half hours of sleep. Absolutely the right call

Hope you got to sleep on the plane!

Post by **brian** » Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:56 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:29 am
brian wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:27 am
brian wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 12:54 am My flight to the Quad Cities (via DFW) leaves at 5 a.m, tomorrow and I haven't started packing yet and I'm considering just staying up until I have to drive ot the airport.
I went for the 3 and a half hours of sleep. Absolutely the right call
Hope you got to sleep on the plane!

A little. Flight to MLI leaves in an hour and hope get a nap on that one too. If nothing else will help me get to sleep early tonight and offset the shitty West to East time change.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:50 pm

not a whine necessarily, but was floored that Southwest was over 3x the price for the same trip as Delta

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 11:00 am

Brontoburglar wrote: ↑Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:50 pm not a whine necessarily, but was floored that Southwest was over 3x the price for the same trip as Delta

They have long since stopped being a budget airline. Short hops still often work out in their favor, but it's not an automatic.