ANR Adventures

The trip to Imperial County last week was interesting and full of contrasts. It started with a mini-shot of Wild Turkey on the flight, as a toast to the founder of Southwest Airlines. The memorial service was held while we were inflight and we observed a moment of silence before the toast.

Much to my surprise, the plane headed from Sacramento to Orange County last week was de-iced before leaving. Though that is commonplace on morning flights from Lansing, MI to Chicago, and often the cause for delayed arrivals, this was my first encounter with the de-icing routine in California.

Despite some disappointing bowl games, I hope everyone is well rested and eager to be back at work. While last week wasn't exactly restful for me, I am glad to be back in California and ready to get to work.

I suspect that many look forward with great alacrity to the winter break that is almost here. I don't know about others but I fully expect to see some winter weather though my destination is far less exciting than that of others (The Netherlands, India, Cancun, New Orleans, etc.).

I was looking forward to meeting with the Pear Advisory Board last week. It didn't happen. Before the committee reached the UC ANR agenda item, the building was evacuated due to a bomb threat. That was a first for me. Sadly there were eight such threats in Sacramento that morning.