Had a few martinis before going over to the Staples Center to watch the Kings game. Ended up back at the hotel lounge. There was a guy at the bar talking football with the bartender, saying he liked the Pats this week with the points. For some reason, I volunteered that I liked the Colts and we went on from there. He had tinted glasses and the look of a man who fancied himself a professional gambler. He was armed with the sports sections from the previous four days to study how the lines moved.
I asked him what he thought about the upcoming Giants vs. Bears match up and he jumped all over it, saying he'd take the G-Men and he was certain they'd be favored. I told him I thought so, too, then went on a riff about how Rex Grossman was due to blow up because he played for Steve Spurrier and Spurrier's a jinx. Drunken blather, no doubt, but it made for lively conversation.
The gent finished his drink and gathered up his papers and I overheard the bartender say, "Have a good night, Mr. Z," before coming over to see if I knew who he was. Of course I hadn't a clue.
Turns out Mr. Z is Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSI.
I had another drink at the bar before it closed then went back to the room and delved into the mini bar, which was not a good idea.
Ended up puking in the sink this morning while reading the Hilton Earthquake Safety guide, which for some reason was nearby. It happens to apply to hangovers, too.
1. Stay calm.
2. Stand in an open doorway with your back to the door, or crouch under a heavy piece of furniture such as a couch or heavy table. Hold onto the furniture and be prepared to move with it.
3. Stay clear of windows and pictures.
4. Avoid standing near shelves, armoires, book cases or other top-heavy items.
5. If in a crowded area, do not rush to the door. The chances of being trampled are greater than the chances of being injured by the earthquake.
6. Since emergency and disaster agencies require first priority to the public telephone system, please do not use the phone except in an emergency.
7. If outside, stand away from the building, trees, power lines and other suspended objects.
8. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS!
In the rare event that an evacuation is requested, please lock your room and exit via stairwells 8 and 9, which are located next to the guest elevators.
9. Proceed to the lobby. Our Emergency Response Team will direct you from there.
I asked him what he thought about the upcoming Giants vs. Bears match up and he jumped all over it, saying he'd take the G-Men and he was certain they'd be favored. I told him I thought so, too, then went on a riff about how Rex Grossman was due to blow up because he played for Steve Spurrier and Spurrier's a jinx. Drunken blather, no doubt, but it made for lively conversation.
The gent finished his drink and gathered up his papers and I overheard the bartender say, "Have a good night, Mr. Z," before coming over to see if I knew who he was. Of course I hadn't a clue.
Turns out Mr. Z is Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSI.
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| CSI Creator Anthony Zuiker. |
Ended up puking in the sink this morning while reading the Hilton Earthquake Safety guide, which for some reason was nearby. It happens to apply to hangovers, too.
1. Stay calm.
2. Stand in an open doorway with your back to the door, or crouch under a heavy piece of furniture such as a couch or heavy table. Hold onto the furniture and be prepared to move with it.
3. Stay clear of windows and pictures.
4. Avoid standing near shelves, armoires, book cases or other top-heavy items.
5. If in a crowded area, do not rush to the door. The chances of being trampled are greater than the chances of being injured by the earthquake.
6. Since emergency and disaster agencies require first priority to the public telephone system, please do not use the phone except in an emergency.
7. If outside, stand away from the building, trees, power lines and other suspended objects.
8. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS!
In the rare event that an evacuation is requested, please lock your room and exit via stairwells 8 and 9, which are located next to the guest elevators.
9. Proceed to the lobby. Our Emergency Response Team will direct you from there.