Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35961577)

Off to the US for work on Monday :(

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35961633)

Totally agree.

Taxi, Airplane, taxi, office, hotel (repeat last 3), taxi, airplane, taxi, home - so glamourous.

I went to NZ 12 times in 2 years in the 80s/90s - there's nothing glamourous about 37 hours solid travel, even if it is business class, and the number of times I've been to the USA and seen nothing but office and airport (because someone is paying a lot of money to have you there, so want their money's worth) are in the majority of my trips...

(having said that, you get to meet interesting people and gain viewpoints you wouldn't have got at home, so swings/roundabouts - the worst part is being away from your family for extended periods).

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35961661)

Safe Journey back and forth, Which part are you going too, ?

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35961668)

Yeah, it's always good to get there for the visibility factor but all the other stuff is just rubbish.

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Jersey City. Where I am isn't too far from NY - just a ferry ride, but it always feels like too much hassle to go there.

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35961671)

I stayed overnight in Jersey as our flight was overbooked, but we were in a lovely hotel and got our flight the next morning,

Originally Posted by arcimedes (Post 35961613)

I woke up one day and noticed a rash on my arm. Wife said that looks like shingles. Phoned doctor and told come in immediately and given some pills. No symptoms at all. Sometime later called in for shingles vacination.

My comiserations as I hear it can be bad.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35961676)

... and you probably still saw more of Jersey City than I did :)

When I worked for another firm, I tended to stay over the NY side, and take a ferry each morning so I saw a bit more of the areas- but these days I just can't be bothered, so as Hugh says it's Taxi, Airplane, taxi, office, hotel (but with some pub in there too).

It must be a sign of old age too, as I now quite enjoy just sitting in the bar on my own, watching TV, having dinner and a couple of drinks.
I spend large amounts of my days talking to people, so some quiet time is good.

Originally Posted by Jimmy-J (Post 35961962)

Feet and lower legs been swollen for about a week or so, had to go out yesterday morning, couldn't get my regular trainers on, had to squeeze into another slightly larger pair. Probably one of the side affects from taking new medication. Painful too. Will make doctors appointment on Monday.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35961963)

What is the type of medication you are taking Jimmy? as to my limited medical knowledge you could be suffering from something like fluid retention.

https://www.healthline.com/health/wa...tention#causes

Originally Posted by Jimmy-J (Post 35962012)

Mirtazapine 35mg, been taking them for about 7 weeks.