Wiped out - another long day, good show in Qatar, dinner with 2 British friends in a Qatari restaurant. Heading to bed!
Wiped out - another long day, good show in Qatar, dinner with 2 British friends in a Qatari restaurant. Heading to bed!
Sore throat's nearly gone, cold's lingering but feeling better. Practicing my show in Arabic, grabbing lunch & heading to the bazaar.
Sore throat's nearly gone, cold's lingering but feeling better. Practicing my show in Arabic, grabbing lunch & heading to the bazaar.
Working on my show in Arabic. Gotta use what works & fix what doesn't. English no work so well here! But they love the Arabic!
Working on my show in Arabic. Gotta use what works & fix what doesn't. English no work so well here! But they love the Arabic!
At a Pakistani restaurant in Doha Qatar with my driver and a British juggler friend. Fun adventure!
At a Pakistani restaurant in Doha Qatar with my driver and a British juggler friend. Fun adventure!
Finished another show @ Souq Waqif in Qatar. Audience much better tonight, but wind was strong. Heading out for a bite w Brit juggler Steve.
Finished another show @ Souq Waqif in Qatar. Audience much better tonight, but wind was strong. Heading out for a bite w Brit juggler Steve.
Enjoying a savory lunch of lamb, rice, okra & hummus, with live Middle Eastern music. Nice! And for dessert: Swords! Perfect!
Enjoying a savory lunch of lamb, rice, okra & hummus, with live Middle Eastern music. Nice! And for dessert: Swords! Perfect!
Still very groggy. Shld not have taken AlkaSeltzer+ TheraFlu = Zombie! Fell back asleep. Hope lunch will help shake it. Then off to Bazaar.
Still very groggy. Shld not have taken AlkaSeltzer+ TheraFlu = Zombie! Fell back asleep. Hope lunch will help shake it. Then off to Bazaar.
Just found out I was featured in today's Gulf Times national Qatar newspaper and Qatar TV. Mom will be proud!
Just found out I was featured in today's Gulf Times national Qatar newspaper and Qatar TV. Mom will be proud!
Slept a much-needed full 6 hours last night. Still groggy from cold meds, but starting to feel better today. Need coffee.
Slept a much-needed full 6 hours last night. Still groggy from cold meds, but starting to feel better today. Need coffee.
Fever broke @ 3:30am, woke wide awake feeling weak but better. Could be TheraFlu I took @ midnite. Long day today-nd to catch up on sleep!
Fever broke @ 3:30am, woke wide awake feeling weak but better. Could be TheraFlu I took @ midnite. Long day today-nd to catch up on sleep!
Dan on Ig Nobel broadcast on NPR's "Science Friday" the day after Thanksgiving http://bit.ly/8Dlyrz
Dan on Ig Nobel broadcast on NPR's "Science Friday" the day after Thanksgiving http://bit.ly/8Dlyrz
Dan on Ig Nobel broadcast on NPR's "Science Friday" the day after Thanksgiving http://bit.ly/8Dlyrz
Dan on Ig Nobel broadcast on NPR's "Science Friday" the day after Thanksgiving http://bit.ly/8Dlyrz
Awake at 6am here in Qatar. Sore throat slightly better, but cold has settled in worse. Big day at the Souq Waqif bazaar today
Awake at 6am here in Qatar. Sore throat slightly better, but cold has settled in worse. Big day at the Souq Waqif bazaar today
Very interesting 1st day in Qatar. Loved it! Sore throat/cold getting worse, so took TheraFlu & heading to bed early for rest.
Very interesting 1st day in Qatar. Loved it! Sore throat/cold getting worse, so took TheraFlu & heading to bed early for rest.
Happy Thanksgiving from Qatar! Still rough after only 5 hours sleep, but getting ready to check out Doha's Souq Waqif market area.
Happy Thanksgiving from Qatar! Still rough after only 5 hours sleep, but getting ready to check out Doha's Souq Waqif market area.
Happy Thanksgiving from Doha Qatar (where I won't get to celebrate it much!) I'm thankful for YOU! Please save some turkey/dressing for me!
Happy Thanksgiving from Doha Qatar (where I won't get to celebrate it much!) I'm thankful for YOU! Please save some turkey/dressing for me!
At my gate in Dubai, waiting to board my flight to Qatar. Somehow I lost all day Weds in the air- already 9:20pm here & midnight in Qatar
At my gate in Dubai, waiting to board my flight to Qatar. Somehow I lost all day Weds in the air- already 9:20pm here & midnight in Qatar
Long flight, 12.5 hours, screaming kid, little sleep, sore throat worse. 1 more flight to Qatar, then on to my hotel in Doha to sleep.
Long flight, 12.5 hours, screaming kid, little sleep, sore throat worse. 1 more flight to Qatar, then on to my hotel in Doha to sleep.
Just landed in Dubai - Wow! Awesome airport! INCREDIBLE!
Just landed in Dubai - Wow! Awesome airport! INCREDIBLE!
Rolling down the runway in DC. Next stop: Dubai UAE!
Rolling down the runway in DC. Next stop: Dubai UAE!
Just landed in Wash DC Dulles. Dinner in DC tonight, then a looong flight to Dubai UAE!
Just landed in Wash DC Dulles. Dinner in DC tonight, then a looong flight to Dubai UAE!
Leaving Huntsville for Wash DC. Let the adventure begin!
Leaving Huntsville for Wash DC. Let the adventure begin!
On my way to Huntsville airport for flight to Wash DC & then all night flights to Middle East. The adventure begins! Have sword will travel!
On my way to Huntsville airport for flight to Wash DC & then all night flights to Middle East. The adventure begins! Have sword will travel!
Check out exciting NEWS and new blog post about this week's big adventure! http://www.danmeyer.org
Check out exciting NEWS and new blog post about this week's big adventure! http://www.danmeyer.org
Did not sleep well last night - tossed & turned. Woke up with sore throat. At least it's not a sword throat. Gotta shake it & get goin'!
Did not sleep well last night - tossed & turned. Woke up with sore throat. At least it's not a sword throat. Gotta shake it & get goin'!
Got more packing to do, but I'm tired and heading to bed! Gonna finish packing tomorrow morning before catching my flights! G'night!
Got more packing to do, but I'm tired and heading to bed! Gonna finish packing tomorrow morning before catching my flights! G'night!
Watch Ceili Rain perform live right now at NCYC at:
http://ping.fm/IxQst
Watch Ceili Rain perform live right now at NCYC at:
http://www.mycatholicvoice.com/live
Just talked w Paula w Ceili Rain at #NCYC in Kansas City. Sounds like they're playing a lot, having fun & almost sold out of CDs! #CeiliRain
Just talked w Paula w Ceili Rain at #NCYC in Kansas City. Sounds like they're playing a lot, having fun & almost sold out of CDs! #CeiliRain
Getting a new BlackBerry Tour right now! Will have new PIN number after today!
Getting a new BlackBerry Tour right now! Will have new PIN number after today!
Moving slow today: Fell asleep studying Arabic and listened to it ALL NIGHT LONG on my iPod! 6 hours sleep felt like 1001 Arabian Nights!
Moving slow today: Fell asleep studying Arabic and listened to it ALL NIGHT LONG on my iPod! 6 hours sleep felt like 1001 Arabian Nights!
Just got a haircut, grabbed a bite at McDs, & am enjoying this great weather by heading to Verizon to upgrade to a cooler BlackBerry Storm!
Just got a haircut, grabbed a bite at McDs, & am enjoying this great weather by heading to Verizon to upgrade to a cooler BlackBerry Storm!
Just found out there's a computer glitch & flights are delayed all over the US today. Hope Lisa makes her flight/connection in Denver >Reno!
Just found out there's a computer glitch & flights are delayed all over the US today. Hope Lisa makes her flight/connection in Denver >Reno!
Just dropped off Lisa at Huntsville airport. We come here so often that the airport has become our 2nd home, and everybody knows our name!
Just dropped off Lisa at Huntsville airport. We come here so often that the airport has become our 2nd home, and everybody knows our name!
Band practice was rough at church tonight. Now heading to Thrivent board meeting in Decatur.
Band practice was rough at church tonight. Now heading to Thrivent board meeting in Decatur.
Kitten update: Only 2 survived, cold & abandoned, so had them indoors on a heating pad while looking for their mama. Reunited & doing well!
Kitten update: Only 2 survived, cold & abandoned, so had them indoors on a heating pad while looking for their mama. Reunited & doing well!
Just heard mewing in the barn-2 newborn white kittens & a warm wet stillborn black1 near bowls came back to life in my hands! More coming!
Just heard mewing in the barn-2 newborn white kittens & a warm wet stillborn black1 near bowls came back to life in my hands! More coming!
Hauling hay and horse feed to the other farm - Got to treat my fav mare Libby who still has a sore foot.
Hauling hay and horse feed to the other farm - Got to treat my fav mare Libby who still has a sore foot.
Danny Glover removes Lethal Weapon from Sword Swallower! http://ping.fm/rbeG5 Please RT
Heading to my wife's embroidery company in Falkville to work on a laminating machine. Ah, the glamorous life! :)
Heading to my wife's embroidery company in Falkville to work on a laminating machine. Ah, the glamorous life! :)
At the hardware store getting horse feed reminded me of trying out the yummy HEDGE CLIPPERS: http://ping.fm/WD4zq
At the hardware store getting horse feed reminded me of trying out the yummy HEDGE CLIPPERS: http://ping.fm/zSCD5
At the hardware store getting horse feed reminded me of trying out the yummy HEDGE CLIPPERS: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=OYu7d60sOQc
At the hardware store getting horse feed reminded me of trying out the yummy HEDGE CLIPPERS: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=OYu7d60sOQc
Was just out with the horses. Wow! Weather went from warm & sunny basking in the sun to bitterly cold today!
Was just out with the horses. Wow! Weather went from warm & sunny basking in the sun to bitterly cold today!
In photos of Ft. Hood shooter Hasan, does anyone else see a resemblance in the shape of his head & eyebrows to the muppet Bert?
In photos of Ft. Hood shooter Hasan, does anyone else see a resemblance in the shape of his head & eyebrows to the muppet Bert?
Relaxing in the sun with Roo dog before heading out with the horses on another afternoon trail ride on a beautiful Fall day at KC Ranch.
Relaxing in the sun with Roo dog before heading out with the horses on another afternoon trail ride on a beautiful Fall day at KC Ranch.
Horses, Roo, and camping gear loaded up, and heading to trail ride/campout at KC Ranch.
Horses, Roo, and camping gear loaded up, and heading to trail ride/campout at KC Ranch.
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BAD accident right in front of our house, lots of sirens, firetrucks, & even a helicopter landed in front yard to lifeflight. 1 died already
BAD accident right in front of our house, lots of sirens, firetrucks, & even a helicopter landed in front yard to lifeflight. 1 died already
Taking a horse to Falkville School for their Horse Club Christmas pictures!
Taking a horse to Falkville School for their Horse Club Christmas pictures!
RT @PAHolder: Man eats GLASS Lightbulb on WGN Radio! http://ping.fm/O0e6x Please Retweet!
RT @PAHolder: Man eats GLASS Lightbulb on WGN Radio! http://ping.fm/O0e6x Please Retweet!
RT @svaphro: Sword Swallower swallows curved sword on America's Got Talent: http://ping.fm/HuCIc Please RT
RT @PAHolder: Sword swallower swallows 10 swords in :90 secs on America's Got Talent: http://ping.fm/kEW0x Please Retweet!
RT @svaphro: Sword Swallower swallows curved sword on America's Got Talent: http://ping.fm/HuCIc Please RT
RT @PAHolder: Sword swallower swallows 10 swords in :90 secs on America's Got Talent: http://ping.fm/kEW0x Please Retweet!
TGIF, even if it's Friday the 13th! Taking a horse to Falkville school today! Hope somebody learns something!
TGIF, even if it's Friday the 13th! Taking a horse to Falkville school today! Hope somebody learns something!
Coughing like a banshee (Wait, do banshees cough?) Could it be the asbestos fire-eating torches I've used 30+ years? Hmm that can't be good!
Coughing like a banshee (Wait, do banshees cough?) Could it be the asbestos fire-eating torches I've used 30+ years? Hmm that can't be good!
Sword swallower swallows 10 swords in :90 secs on America's Got Talent: http://ping.fm/kEW0x Please Retweet!
Man eats GLASS Lightbulb on WGN Radio! http://ping.fm/O0e6x
Please Retweet!
Sword Swallower swallows curved sword on America's Got Talent: http://ping.fm/HuCIc Please RT
Man swallows 10 swords & HEDGE CLIPPERS in Montreal: http://ping.fm/FOkd3 Please retweet
Alabama man swallows HEDGE CLIPPERS! http://ping.fm/NaTmh
Please Retweet!
Sword Swallower recognized for 2 sword swallowing World Records: http://ping.fm/tWIkL Please Retweet!
Dan on Ripley Believe It or Not Radio Oddcast: http://ping.fm/eCOPM
New Ig Nobel Lecture Video from Odense Denmark: http://ping.fm/SJb1t
Had a nice dinner in Denver, now boarding my flight for Huntsville so I have my just desserts in Hartselle!
Had a nice dinner in Denver, now boarding my flight for Huntsville so I have my just desserts in Hartselle!
Just landed in Denver. Might have a nice buffalo steak for dinner!
Just landed in Denver. Might have a nice buffalo steak for dinner!
Just leaving San Francisco airport heading to Denver.
Just leaving San Francisco airport heading to Denver.
At Chico CA airport boarding my flight to San Francisco.
At Chico CA airport boarding my flight to San Francisco.
Man, was I tired after last night's show! Was up 21 hrs on 3 hrs' sleep, 3 flights & 1 show! Slept GREAT, slept like a rock last night!
Man, was I tired after last night's show! Was up 21 hrs on 3 hrs' sleep, 3 flights & 1 show! Slept GREAT, slept like a rock last night!
Had a great show in Chico CA. tonight - What a GREAT audience, you could have heard a pin drop! Thanks for a great time!
Had a great show in Chico CA. tonight - What a GREAT audience, you could have heard a pin drop! Thanks for a great time!
In Chico, CA getting ready to do sound check and go on stage in an hour.
In Chico, CA getting ready to do sound check and go on stage in an hour.
Just talking to a 3 guys who live right near Nobonob Papua New Guinea where my mom was born!
Just talking to a 3 guys who live right near Nobonob Papua New Guinea where my mom was born!
@RipleyWorld: Ever wondered why anyone would swallow a sword? Sideshow Performers tell us Why & How they Do it! http://bit.ly/1xvM7d
@RipleyWorld: Ever wondered why anyone would swallow a sword? Sideshow Performers tell us Why & How they Do it! http://bit.ly/1xvM7d
Wow! Waiting in San Francisco airport... All I can say is "We're not in Alabama anymore!"
Wow! Waiting in San Francisco airport... All I can say is "We're not in Alabama anymore!"
Just landed in San Francisco, and boy are my wings tired! Now on to my next flight to Chico, CA.
Just landed in San Francisco, and boy are my wings tired! Now on to my next flight to Chico, CA.
Great breakfast in Chicago (No Petsi, Coke!). Waiting for my next flight to San Fran. Big plane, LOTSa people, feels like a BIG intl flight!
Great breakfast in Chicago (No Petsi, Coke!). Waiting for my next flight to San Fran. Big plane, LOTSa people, feels like a BIG intl flight!
Having breakfast in Chicago at world famous Billy Goat's from SNL: "Cheezborger, Cheezborger, Cheezborger, No Petsi, Coke!"
Having breakfast in Chicago at world famous Billy Goat's from SNL: "Cheezborger, Cheezborger, Cheezborger, No Petsi, Coke!"
Just landed at O'Hare airport. Just in time for breakfast in Chicago!
Just landed at O'Hare airport. Just in time for breakfast in Chicago!
Success isn't permanent and failure isn't fatal (although it can be if you're a sword swallower!)
Success isn't permanent and failure isn't fatal (although it can be if you're a sword swallower!)
At Huntsville airport waiting to board my flight to Chicago O'Hare. Love these 6am flights! ;)
At Huntsville airport waiting to board my flight to Chicago O'Hare. Love these 6am flights! ;)
Up at 3am, on way to the airport by 4. It's a "glamorous" life we live (not!), but somebody's gotta do it! Have sword, will travel!
Up at 3am, on way to the airport by 4. It's a "glamorous" life we live (not!), but somebody's gotta do it! Have sword, will travel!
Heading home to pack for my early flight to California tomorrow.
Heading home to pack for my early flight to California tomorrow.
Seen a surge of activity on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter. Think folks are looking for old friends & good old days due to the economy?
Seen a surge of activity on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter. Think folks are looking for old friends & good old days due to the economy?
Just heard US unemployment is now at 10.2% with 16 million unemployed in US! Ugh! Worst in 26 years! Are you unemployed?
Just heard US unemployment is now at 10.2% with 16 million unemployed in US! Ugh! Worst in 26 years! Are you unemployed?
UPDATE: 12 DEAD, 31 WOUNDED IN FT. HOOD SHOOTING; 1 GUNMAN KILLED, 2 SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY. My friend @DanielJens is ok.
UPDATE: 12 DEAD, 31 WOUNDED IN FT. HOOD SHOOTING; 1 GUNMAN KILLED, 2 SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY. My friend @DanielJens is ok.
Just heard 7 killed & 20 wounded at Ft. Hood! Hope my friend @DanielJens from America's Got Talent is ok! Please pray! @DanielJens pls call!
Just heard 7 killed & 20 wounded at Ft. Hood! Hope my friend @DanielJens from America's Got Talent is ok! Please pray! @DanielJens pls call!
Just rescued a stallion with both back legs caught in a fence! Now repairing the fence.
Just rescued a stallion with both back legs caught in a fence! Now repairing the fence.
Wanted to sleep in, but my brain is up earlier than my body. Gotta get up and started on all the chores brain's got me working on!
Wanted to sleep in, but my brain is up earlier than my body. Gotta get up and started on all the chores brain's got me working on!
Watch audience's expressions in fun new videos from Festival della Scienza in Genoa Italy: http://www.danmeyer.org Please RT
Watch audience's expressions in fun new videos from Festival della Scienza in Genoa Italy: http://www.danmeyer.org Please RT

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