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NW to Seattle... August 10, 2008Leave a comment I'm on my way!! Sort of... sitting in the back of a Southwest 737 letting someone else do the flying. I'd rather be up front than sitting in back, but I don't have much say in the matter. I'm headed to Seattle via Las Vegas courtesy of SWA Rapid Rewards one-way award. Hopefully, I will pick up the second leg this November, from Orlando back to Oklahoma City. My good neighbor, Gary Woodbridge gave me a lift to Will Rogers Airport this afternoon after I finished a flurry of housekeeping and logistical chores. Paying some last minute bills, including those that come due while I am away. I am fortunate to have a friend of the Woodbridge's house-sit for me while I am gone. My cat Tili will certainly appreciate the company. The one thing in her life that has been constant since my daughter Amanda picked her out for me is my absence!! I am gone much more often than I have been home. I have been on the road constantly supporting a variety of efforts across the country, overseas included. Every time I come home, my cat goes nuts for attention and then, poof, I'm gone again. At least now she will have some continuity in her life. That includes a teacup poodle my house-sitter is bringing along! Given the fact that my mom has a teacup poodle also and Tili finds great pleasure in scaring the dickens out of the dog. This will be interesting... I arrived in Seattle after an interesting turn in Las Vegas. It seems the concourse I was to leave from (Gate B10) had lost power for some reason and they were shuffling passengers from C concourse and back. No sooner would people get to B when they would be turned around and told that C was the place to be. Back over to C and then we are told that the plane will leave from B (really, trust me...). So, back to B we go. Sit, wait, and sure enough...gate change, back to C... Funny thing, even though the power was out in the concourse, the slots were still lit and cranking away! I guess they have their priorities when it comes to emergency power! A friend from way back in my Plano, TX days and her husband (and I mean way back when I was a 14 year old brat, she says) picked me up with my plethora of equipment and sported me off to their home near Lake Washington. Tomorrow, a media event or two and then off to Neah Bay. Time to snooze... Zzzzzzzz... 12 Comments
Aug 11, 2008 10:45 pm - Monique wrote : I really enjoyed hearing about your trip on the news today. Our household will follow your journey. I am interested to hear about your experiences with nature and people as you travel. What are the similarities and difference of people and place. Keep us posted. :]
Aug 11, 2008 8:55 pm - Don Fanning wrote : Hi John, I actually sat in the row in front of you on the plane and quite enjoyed your discussion with the other guys in your row I think we were all coming back from the same technology conference . Best of luck and endurance on your trek!
Aug 11, 2008 7:37 pm - brad wrote : I saw the story on King 5. Harrington is trying to get kids interested in math and science. I completed a BS in physics 4 years ago, and I've had every potential employer since tell me that I'm pretty much useless. So much for the wonders of math and science. Perhaps I should start up my own website which will warn the kiddies of the dangers of studying this useless math and science crap.
Aug 11, 2008 7:18 pm - Leah Barnier wrote : Good evening, I just watched the story on King 5 News. What an inspiration to our youth and especially our Native American students. Please stop in Port Angeles at the Port Angeles School District office and we will fill your water bottles and get you coffee. Unfortunately school here does not start until the 2nd of September. I support you and hope to keep in touch by your blog. God's speed, teach and learn, and most importantly take care. Best of Luck, Leah Barnier
Aug 11, 2008 7:12 pm - Ace wrote : I look forward to following your treck its one of the longest bike trecks i've ever heard of and for a good cause. Peace out. Ace
Aug 11, 2008 5:33 pm - shawnie wrote : Your web site is space-techie in action. I am impressed w/ your skills of a digerati. Great job! I am sure it is self fulfilling to finally be on your quest and sharing your passion. Only one thing -You forgot to pack your sports chiropractor. :- May you be free from accumulative as well as from acute injuries. May you feel the presence of the great protector 360 degrees around you and may the wind be to your back John..
Aug 11, 2008 12:29 pm - Name Uncle Don & Aunt Rubye wrote : Enter Your Comment Here. John, our prayers are with you. Hope to see you as yu pass through OK. Don & Rubye
Aug 11, 2008 11:59 am - Megastarmedia.com wrote : Sending good vibes/thoughts for your adventure. We will keep up with ya online... all the best! Sandy Rowley www.MegaStarMedia.com Social Networks
Aug 11, 2008 10:09 am - Derrick Seys wrote : Finally getting started after the months of planning! Wow that is a lot of miles. I plan on catching your wheel when you pass back thru OK to see if those cold Jan training rides paid off.
Aug 11, 2008 9:42 am - Margo Aragon wrote : Looking forward to your visit in Lewiston, Idaho. I'm setting up some media interviews for you, by way of your publicist. If we get the story out early enough you'll probably have some riders with you. Take care, Margo.
Aug 11, 2008 7:07 am - Jim Bridenstine wrote : John, I am looking forward to following your trek. This is quite a daunting bike ride, but for a great cause. Stay safe. Jim Bridenstine Add a comment: |
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Hey Brad with the physics degree sorry to hear of the lack of job prospects. Sometimes it is helpful to seek out a masters level degree in certain Science areas. But i do know if you are willing to move to South Dakota there are four or five high schools that would hire you in an instant. We have schools that have gone entire school years with only substitute teachers that have no educational background. John's bike ride will help bring awareness to this. Across 13 schools that serve primarily American Indians we find that only about 9% of high school seniors are even taking math and science courses to prepare them for college. And of those students only about 18% are at grade level. So Brad, if you are willing come to South Dakota we have Native communities that would love to have someone with your background to teach science and math and show kids how to go to college.