Blaine Nickeson
@bnickeson.bsky.social
Dad. Editor @airlinereporter.com & world traveler. Higher ed leader, recovering former school board member, political geek, loves Rockies baseball.
I saw something while we were in Italy saying that all you need to know about American cuisine is that we buy pre-made croutons.
December 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I saw something while we were in Italy saying that all you need to know about American cuisine is that we buy pre-made croutons.
I feel like @photojdl.bsky.social is gonna crush this like a grape
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I feel like @photojdl.bsky.social is gonna crush this like a grape
Second the Grand Hyatt. Their club lounge is amazing - you have to book a room that gives you access. It's the best club lounge I've ever been in - and the view is unbelievable.
December 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Second the Grand Hyatt. Their club lounge is amazing - you have to book a room that gives you access. It's the best club lounge I've ever been in - and the view is unbelievable.
And I stab somebody right now for one of those egg salad sandwiches
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
And I stab somebody right now for one of those egg salad sandwiches
Japanese convenience store onigiri are really the best, aren't they?
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Japanese convenience store onigiri are really the best, aren't they?
I can't bet more than like 10 coins in battles because I just get slaughtered by the people who have like 40 million XP on an A380 (and I have no idea how they do that).
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I can't bet more than like 10 coins in battles because I just get slaughtered by the people who have like 40 million XP on an A380 (and I have no idea how they do that).
Cost me about 1,000 coins, but hey, that's what they're there for
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Cost me about 1,000 coins, but hey, that's what they're there for
Took the opportunity to upgrade to Platinum
December 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Took the opportunity to upgrade to Platinum
I was wrong - it was some kind of cool pedal bike. This was January of 2020 - the world would change days later.
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I was wrong - it was some kind of cool pedal bike. This was January of 2020 - the world would change days later.
Ken, does this mean you're done flying? Trading in the left seat for the keyboard of the 3D printer? (Your stuff is awesome)
December 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Ken, does this mean you're done flying? Trading in the left seat for the keyboard of the 3D printer? (Your stuff is awesome)
My kids very much enjoyed the "see-saw" train car they rode in. And all the vintage Shinkansen trains.
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
My kids very much enjoyed the "see-saw" train car they rode in. And all the vintage Shinkansen trains.
Isn't that museum awesome?!?
December 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Isn't that museum awesome?!?
Love my 13 and 15 kids right now - so much fun!
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Love my 13 and 15 kids right now - so much fun!
Can you believe they're making a sequel?!? With Mel Brooks!
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Can you believe they're making a sequel?!? With Mel Brooks!
I did appreciate the "we've been jammed" reference in episode A346 of AvTalk.
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I did appreciate the "we've been jammed" reference in episode A346 of AvTalk.
Ridiculous. I do those things, but wonder if it matters. Should I just be this guy?
a man wearing a darth vader helmet is standing next to two men in suits .
Alt: Spacebars movie clip with President Scrooge saying his luggage password is 12345.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Ridiculous. I do those things, but wonder if it matters. Should I just be this guy?
For the right price, I'm sure it is
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
For the right price, I'm sure it is
Do you listen to my favorite radio station, @coloradosound.org (105.5 The Colorado Sound). This is basically straight from their playlist.
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Do you listen to my favorite radio station, @coloradosound.org (105.5 The Colorado Sound). This is basically straight from their playlist.
In the last few months, I've done long-haul flights on LH and UA in PE. It's an awesome product.
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
In the last few months, I've done long-haul flights on LH and UA in PE. It's an awesome product.
I mean, I guess you can just head over to the Jack n Jill bath and use their 3 sinks.
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I mean, I guess you can just head over to the Jack n Jill bath and use their 3 sinks.
All the suite packages like that at Coors Field also include a catering package in the price.
December 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
All the suite packages like that at Coors Field also include a catering package in the price.
I like the very spartan Powder Room with only a toilet. That's it.
December 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I like the very spartan Powder Room with only a toilet. That's it.
We've done a suite at Coors Field a few times, for things like Mother's Day and my in-laws' 50th anniversary. It's a really fun experience - it'd be even better with good baseball!
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We've done a suite at Coors Field a few times, for things like Mother's Day and my in-laws' 50th anniversary. It's a really fun experience - it'd be even better with good baseball!