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Sorry about the short blog this time around. I attended an improv show that starred a lot of nice young talent, including my 15-year-old son. It’s quite amazing to see your kid out there, thinking on his own and coming up with original ideas on the spot. Everyone did a wonderful job, and they all had me laughing for an hour and a half. It was an excellent way to end the week.

It was a long week at the office, but I do enjoy working in the office. That sounds crazy, I know, but the reason I enjoy working in the office is because until about 18 months ago, I spent nearly 10 years on the road. Or, should I say, in the air. I’m so totally done with traveling. It’s a privilege to stay in the office and go home every night.

But those years of living on the road have taught me some practical things about life, including what to do if you should lose your passport. Fortunately, I’ve not had this happen to me, but several of my colleagues have either A) lost their passport, B) had their passport stolen, or C) been mugged. In all cases, losing your passport while in a foreign country can be a bit terrifying. The degree of terror depends on the country you’re in, but in any case, it’s unsettling.

Should you lose your passport while traveling, contact your country’s local consulate office as soon as possible. It’s their job to help you; however, they can work more efficiently if you can also help them. Providing a copy of your passport would go along way toward that goal.

 

So here’s an idea that a colleague dropped on me: Scan your passport into your PC and then put a copy of it on a private web page. When you call the consulate office, just tell them the website address and give them the password. They can instantly access a copy of your passport before you even arrive at the office, and thus they can provide you with a new passport a lot faster.

Bon voyage!

Dan

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