iPhone Travel… the recap…

I realized I never updated my travel with the iPhone.

I did ditch the laptop for just the iPhone on my trip to Spring Training in Phoenix.

I loaded my 8GB iPhone with 3 movie rentals from iTunes (Blades of Glory, Harry Potter #5, Michael Clayton). 2 audiobooks. All my podcasts. And a slimmed down music library.

I bought 2 sets of test headphones (Bose In-ear and Shure in-ear). The Shure headphones never made the trip, the wouldn’t fit the iPhone without an adapter.

I bought an iPod airplane charger because www.seatguru.com told me that there was a power outlet on the plane I was flying on, and at the seat where I was sitting. I couldn’t find it. And I didn’t need it, with the plane in airplane mode, there is plenty of juice to watch a 2 hour movie.

I also bought a hard case for the iPhone that has an easel back, so I could prop it up on the tray table. The angle was a little off, but better than holding it for 2 hours.

All-in-all, I never missed my laptop.

Email: checked.
Podcasts: listened to.
Movies: watched (2 out of 3).
Audiobooks: never got to.
Music. Enjoyed while waiting for my ride.
Directions: thanks Google Maps.
Photos: taken (check out my web galley).

I think I may have found the perfect replacement for my laptop. Next test: Europe.

Phoenix: The Epilogue

I have been back from Phoenix now for a week. 90 degree weather. cloudless skies. Why did I come home to 20-30 degree weather. more snow. ugh.

Aside from all that my visit to Phoenix was great. Eric and Nicole were gracious enough to offer me a bed in their–very pink–guest room.

Eric and I took in 2 baseball games: MIL vs AZ and SF vs SEA. Both games had the home team come from behind to win (MIL and SF). We saw $40M+ free agent pitcher Jeff Suppan get lit up by AZ young no-name lineup. We saw Barry Bonds not only strike out his first at-bat, but also talk smack to the umpire on his way back to the dugout. We also noticed that he has zero interest in running to first base on a single, and even less interest moving to second base on his teammate’s base hit.

I predict now. If he hits 756 HRs, he will retire the next day. He doesn’t care about fans, teammates, or even the game of baseball.

Saturday night we went to see Darrell Hammond at the Tempe Improv. Damn he was funny. But had to high on something. Eric and I both ruled out coke. Darrell claimed he has given up alcohol. He didn’t acted stoned. So he was either on E, speed, or — Eric’s favorite — oxycontin. Either way, damn funny comedian, and worth the price of admission.

The Pink Taco:

Yes, in center field, there was a banner for Pink Taco. SO naturally, we had to go visit after the game. We had a pitcher of margaritas, and by far the worst tasting mexican food I have ever eaten. But for $40, the pitcher did its job. I was in a happy place.

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