20 Minute Delay Gail Carriger & Piper J Drake

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their coping methods when there are travel delays long and short, but especially long.
But first! Where have Gail & Piper been?
Gail & Piper had a writing retreat together in Honolulu (February 2023) and Gail experienced major travel whammy!
Piper's Coping Mechanisms:
Have the airline app on my phone, so I can get boarding updates without having to hear the announcements Find the quiet spots in the airport, such as a gate that does NOT have a flight boarding any time soon Find a restaurant with power outlets for food and power Pack a tennis ball for physical therapy   Gail's Coping Mechanisms:
Looking for a nicer sit down restaurant Chair massage or nail salon Do some shopping - duty free or otherwise Migrating sleep kit to carry on Gadgets:
Gail's gadget: back up battery charger with key chords with all the adapter ends Piper's gadget: selection of ear buds (Apple Air Pods) for noise cancelling Shoutouts:
Gail's Tinkered Starsong series 
Piper's Wings Once Cursed & Bound
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Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! 
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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss dressing for flights and travel.
But first! Where have Gail & Piper been?
Gail has a new car. Piper went on a food quest.
Gail's Fashion Choices for Flight:
A lot of cashmere Warm hoodies with good pockets (usually men's) Sweat pants / joggers with pockets (usually men's) High waisted, wide leg vintage pant WITH POCKETS Coat (dictated by weather forecast at destination) Additional layers: cashmere hat, gloves, scarf (sometimes silk) Piper's  Fashion Choices for Flight:
Lots of layers Wearing the heaviest shoes of the trip Compression socks - knee high in flight, thigh high at the hotel Compression camisol Tech fabric: moisture wicking, breathable High waisted jeans Additional layers: super light, but warm shawl. Alpaca poncho. Gadgets:
Piper's gadget: compression socks Gail's gadget: warm, fuzzy socks Shoutouts:
Piper's Patreon for monthly short stories, bonus scenes, epilogues.
Gail's website for the travel section.
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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss how they plan and enjoy both work and fun on location.
But first! Where have Gail & Piper been?
Murder cabin, on a lake. Mystery dog. Heat resistant frogs in the hot tub, and some not so heat resistant. Much writing was accomplished - either in communal area, or privately when dictating.
Then to a nice hotel in Spokane. Bull dog regular at the hotel bar.
Piper's Plans:
Changing up the writing retreat dynamic with 2 pro authors and 2 pre-published authors. Going for the fun and productive balance. Writing. High priority! Lots of walking: on the beach or through a park, or along Waikiki streets Food! Looking for those fusion dishes Speech patterns and local dialects Gail's Plans:
Writing. Priority #1 Swimming, either in the ocean or in the pool High hopes for health benefits in water: ocean, pool, hot tub Food! Fresh fruit, in particular Increased creativity and productivity Gadgets:
Piper's swimwear: tankini designed for curvy girls - sized by bra size with underwire support, also a sarong/towel Gail's swimwear: tankini or one piece, retro design. Travels with goggles & swim cap. Waffle towel. Both: Sunscreen! Shoutouts:
The Red Scholar's Wake by Aliette de Bodard, also mentioned The Tea Master and the Detective
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