Kevin Standlee
@kevinstandlee.bsky.social
Active science fiction fan and train geek. Recently started a lot of major life changes. Sometimes lets his twin sister Kayla Allen borrow his account until she gets her own.
At the hotel. Sleep soon. 💤
July 20, 2025 at 6:14 AM
At the hotel. Sleep soon. 💤
Bag reclaimed. Time to get the van out of the parking lot and get to the hotel. I’d go straight to the hotel, but it would cost me an extra day of parking.
July 20, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Bag reclaimed. Time to get the van out of the parking lot and get to the hotel. I’d go straight to the hotel, but it would cost me an extra day of parking.
Boarded. Next stop Reno.
July 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Boarded. Next stop Reno.
The Terminal A club closes at 8:30 pm, so I just went to the gate. As I sat down, the inbound equipment arrived.
July 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Terminal A club closes at 8:30 pm, so I just went to the gate. As I sat down, the inbound equipment arrived.
I have no complaints. They even have an”everything” Coca-Cola dispenser.
July 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I have no complaints. They even have an”everything” Coca-Cola dispenser.
Terminal A United Club is a bit small by comparison to others, but hey, it’s included in the fare so why not use it? Two hours here before my flight to Reno boards.
July 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Terminal A United Club is a bit small by comparison to others, but hey, it’s included in the fare so why not use it? Two hours here before my flight to Reno boards.
Train to Terminal A. Next is to find the United Club.
July 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Train to Terminal A. Next is to find the United Club.
At the gate. Boarding in about ten minutes.
July 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
At the gate. Boarding in about ten minutes.
Made it to the United Club lounge just it time for #SecondBreakfast before they switched over to lunch.
July 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Made it to the United Club lounge just it time for #SecondBreakfast before they switched over to lunch.
Cleared Terrorization. 2.5 hours until boarding. Thank you @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for taking care of me. See you in October!
July 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Cleared Terrorization. 2.5 hours until boarding. Thank you @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for taking care of me. See you in October!
Heathrow Airport. This is the Polaris Business queue. The others are worse. Good thing I’ve got lots of time until my flight.
July 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Heathrow Airport. This is the Polaris Business queue. The others are worse. Good thing I’ve got lots of time until my flight.
In the hotel. One-class room upgrade. Slight misadventure where I seem to have dropped one of the key cards on the way to the room, but it’s sorted now. Air conditioning starting to work.
July 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In the hotel. One-class room upgrade. Slight misadventure where I seem to have dropped one of the key cards on the way to the room, but it’s sorted now. Air conditioning starting to work.
London Paddington. Paid respects to Mr. Brunel. He asked after Kuma Bear, who he met on my visit here last year. Now it’s time for dinner before we head out to Heathrow and our hotel for tonight.
July 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
London Paddington. Paid respects to Mr. Brunel. He asked after Kuma Bear, who he met on my visit here last year. Now it’s time for dinner before we head out to Heathrow and our hotel for tonight.
Swindon. Trip going pretty well. Happy to be traveling without time pressure.
July 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Swindon. Trip going pretty well. Happy to be traveling without time pressure.
Bristol Parkway. Back in England.
July 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Bristol Parkway. Back in England.
Cardiff Central. Turn off the diesels, raise the pantographs.
July 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Cardiff Central. Turn off the diesels, raise the pantographs.
Dessert was a white chocolate cheesecake with strawberry ice cream and sliced strawberries. I’m stuffed, but happy. Thanks to @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for bringing us here!
July 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Dessert was a white chocolate cheesecake with strawberry ice cream and sliced strawberries. I’m stuffed, but happy. Thanks to @cherylmorgan.bsky.social for bringing us here!
Dinner at Y Polyn in Capel Dewi, Carmarthenshire: Roast rump of lamb, crispy lamb shoulder, Anna potato, Ratatouille, and (not shown) their Legendary Dauphinoise potatoes. Delicious!
July 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Dinner at Y Polyn in Capel Dewi, Carmarthenshire: Roast rump of lamb, crispy lamb shoulder, Anna potato, Ratatouille, and (not shown) their Legendary Dauphinoise potatoes. Delicious!
A few pictures from our hike to the ancient hill fort earlier today.
July 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A few pictures from our hike to the ancient hill fort earlier today.
The first bear-ista I took home to the Fernley Starbucks went walkabout, so here’s the replacement.
July 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The first bear-ista I took home to the Fernley Starbucks went walkabout, so here’s the replacement.
After a morning of tramping around an ancient hill fort, it’s time for donuts and coffee at Duff Nuts in Llandeilo.
July 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
After a morning of tramping around an ancient hill fort, it’s time for donuts and coffee at Duff Nuts in Llandeilo.
Cardiff Central. Long day, but a good one, made better by traveling in first class.
July 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Cardiff Central. Long day, but a good one, made better by traveling in first class.
Cheryl and I are back in Wales on our way to Swansea and then to her home. Exeter to Bristol Parkway by Cross Country (internet wouldn’t connect), then GWR to Swansea. Another first class upgrade. It was a wonderful day.
July 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Cheryl and I are back in Wales on our way to Swansea and then to her home. Exeter to Bristol Parkway by Cross Country (internet wouldn’t connect), then GWR to Swansea. Another first class upgrade. It was a wonderful day.
I’m just along for the ride with @cherylmorgan.bsky.social but I’m happy. And I love me my hotel breakfast. Also, the weather is nice outside.
July 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I’m just along for the ride with @cherylmorgan.bsky.social but I’m happy. And I love me my hotel breakfast. Also, the weather is nice outside.