Well, the time has come.. I have given my notice to my current employer and start a new job Jan 3rd. Just over 9 years ago I was starting at this little start-up called Netcom and it has been a great ride ever since. The feeling I have is bitter sweet, leaving a company I have been at for so long, but a new opportunity starting just around the ( Read more... )

So, we have been looking for Windows (tm) people that aren't afraid of customer interaction for several months now. 2 weeks ago we found a guy, good resume, nice guy, good solid skills, consulting experience, etc. So, we extend him an offer and he "accepts".. 2 weeks ago. He calls HR last night and states he is "declining the offer". After 2 ( Read more... )

Recently I have decided to stop just registering domain names, but actually do something with one. In the past I have had dug.ca, vivisect.com among others but never did anything with them. Unfortunately those domains have lapsed and some numbered company grabbed them (holding for ransom). After some looking, I found that digitaldmz.com was not ( Read more... )

At least that is what I have told people.. not quite true. I am leaving the Infrastructure Design group I am currently in and moving to ITS (professional services). All still under the Allstream banner, but worlds apart. April 1 will be my last day in IS (I know it is april fools day, but this is not a joke.. why do I have to keep saying that ( Read more... )

oh man, I had a strange one last night ( Read more... )

I realize how lucky I have been with my career in technology. I have been able to go through the ranks in the same company with decent raises along the way (never enough, but hey, can't complain... too much ( Read more... )

My list of stuff I want to do (outside work) is getting larger and larger. I think I have to make my top 10 list and start working on 1 right away, and set some dates for 2 -5. Work has me working on some ok stuff, but some things (robotics, etc) won't ever be part of my current job. I have a workroom full of stuff, now I just gotta put it ( Read more... )

Wow, what a year. Set up our new house, finally got a workshop (that is now knee deep in crap) and moved into a different department at work. What will this year hold? Well, it starts off with my wife not going back to work. She had enough of her inept manager, and the realization that she could go anywhere and make the same amount of money ( Read more... )

Finally, the one band I have always wanted to see live, Skinny Puppy. I hope they mix up the new and old stuff. Lets hope there is an exploding chest plate again :) Thanks Giantroboticass for getting the tix.

Hey, has anyone caught Lost (on ABC)?.. damn, it is this strange mix of Swiss Family Robinson meets the X-files. Well written, good characters and "strange things" happening on a south pacific island after a mysterious plane crash strands (or kills) the passengers ( Read more... )