(Day 3) Still Better Than The Daily Grind, But Not RI

Today started off miserably, I woke up at 12:30 sweating profusely and with a ferocious thirst. Saying that I was parched would have been the understatement of the century. I got up turned down the thermometer and left the room in search of a beverage. Of course I only had a five dollar bill and the vending machines only accept singles. I walked down the hall to the bar but of course it was closed. I was way to exhausted to deal with this frustration so I conceded to grabing a cup of ice from the vending area and drinking solid water. I got back to bed and once again woke up at 6:30 to room service bringing me breakfast.

We got to the course at 8:00 and immediately began working. We had 120 bags to make, but would constantly be interupted throughout the day. We constantly had to keep inventory of all the merchandise we were giving out and moved some more boxes. We calculated that since I got here we have moved over 10,000 lbs in boxes. I got a second wind when Tara called to taunt me with stories of her delicious buffalo chicken cold cuts.

Half way through the day we helped put up a 35 foot high arch for the cars to drive under as they enter the course. After erecting the legs of the arch, I stood on the forklift to steady the crossbeam as one of the other guys bolted it into place.

Around 1:30 GQ showed up and provided a much needed third wind. He and Brett jumped in and help us for 30 minutes break down boxes and move some bags. Had they not helped we probably would have got out an hour later than we did. Thank heavens Sunday was created for golf because when the bosses skipped out at 3:00 to go play a round, we got to clean up and get out of there by 4:00.

That brings me up to the current time. I showered and had another lunch at the hotel then went out in seach of internet again. After an hour of walking I got a much needed pick me up at Jamba Juice (NYC flashback). That's when I stumbled across a Starbucks with wireless access. After debating with myself I decided on purchasing a "pay as you go" pass. It costs six bucks, but that is better than the 11 bucks at the hotel. I don't know what is going on tonight, but I'm sure it will involve room service and my bed. Until then, everyone take care. I wish you were all here with me.