A HUGE thanks to Loren for taking us on a tour of the Vonlintel Estate. I really over used my welcome by bringing the Richards Family, the Cory and Landon Munsch along with Me and the boys. (Jen enjoyed some quiet time this afternoon)
We did prove that you can get 800cc's stuck down to the frame in mud. That would not have been that bad, however add a foot of water on top of that mud and we were getting abit worried. (At least Jake was) First time we really needed a winch to get us out.
Other than that, Caden had some problems getting stuck, however once we took the parking brake off it sure worked a lot better!
All in all a great time with the neighbors, friends and such.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
No trips to the Emergency room,
The House did not burn down, the cops were not called and the children did not starve. Jenifer, our neighbor Fanny and friends went down to a Country and Western concert (Yuck) They saw Carrie Over the Woods and the guy who sings that song about God being Great, and beer being good. (Heard that one before, however is not quite as appropriate when sung in public by a 4 year old)
And yes, Kevin and I (Kevin being Fanny's husband)got the kids to school on time, fed, to religion and practices and even a birthday party. If I would have had any more direction you would have thought I was landing a Boeing 737 for the first time.
Everyone can now sleep easier, Jen and Fanny are back and in charge. I suppose, maybe just for a second, we all missed them.
And yes, Kevin and I (Kevin being Fanny's husband)got the kids to school on time, fed, to religion and practices and even a birthday party. If I would have had any more direction you would have thought I was landing a Boeing 737 for the first time.
Everyone can now sleep easier, Jen and Fanny are back and in charge. I suppose, maybe just for a second, we all missed them.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The annual Vendor Meeting
Was last week at the Casino north of Topeka. It was another success according to the participants that I spoke to. This was our third year of having the event and we are down to one original vendor rep. Kevin from Sonicwall is now the most tenured participant. He really called me out on a couple of failure points. That is what this is all about. Celebrating the successes and bringing forward the failures.
To most, the economy is looking not quite as bad. However the telcom still is a bit down. We will see where next year takes us.
One unexpected result is by presenting where we are at and the things we did last year, it gave me a chance to stop for a second and admire the great things that were accomplished!
I do think that next year I will have to take it up a notch. Not sure what this looks like right now, just putting it down as a goal.
To most, the economy is looking not quite as bad. However the telcom still is a bit down. We will see where next year takes us.
One unexpected result is by presenting where we are at and the things we did last year, it gave me a chance to stop for a second and admire the great things that were accomplished!
I do think that next year I will have to take it up a notch. Not sure what this looks like right now, just putting it down as a goal.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Day 3 update
Monday we went to Wamego Country Club see
http://www.wamegogolf.com/
What a beautiful course. The first 9 is definitely good, however the back 9 is the best course I have played. We really enjoyed that experience. I would suggest if you need a challenge, go and visit.
http://www.wamegogolf.com/
What a beautiful course. The first 9 is definitely good, however the back 9 is the best course I have played. We really enjoyed that experience. I would suggest if you need a challenge, go and visit.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
A little catching up to do
Yea, I have been slacking on the posts lately. However I have been busy!
Spend last weekend on a golf retreat. Had a great time. We played 36 holes on Sat at Council Grove CC.
See
http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.aspx?course=405745
My parents have a lake house on the City lake there and Bill Turman and myself went down to get in some golf with my Dad. Then on Sunday we met up with Jeremy Howland (My brother in-law) and we played 18 (Which I won) then we went to play a scramble in the afternoon. We got in 10 holes (Which me and my dad won over Jeremy and Bill)then was called due to Rain.
Spend last weekend on a golf retreat. Had a great time. We played 36 holes on Sat at Council Grove CC.
See
http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.aspx?course=405745
My parents have a lake house on the City lake there and Bill Turman and myself went down to get in some golf with my Dad. Then on Sunday we met up with Jeremy Howland (My brother in-law) and we played 18 (Which I won) then we went to play a scramble in the afternoon. We got in 10 holes (Which me and my dad won over Jeremy and Bill)then was called due to Rain.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Just for Mom
My tech speak about the iPad confused my mom. So mom, this one is for you. Here is what the iPad is (http://www.apple.com/ipad/)
Now what is it exactly. Well that is not so easy.
Most simple explination is; It is a large screen iPod/iPhone. (You know it plays music and video Think of it as a new version of the walkman mom)
What is the business purpose? Well, here is my opinion.
1. Email. It lasts all day battery wise, yet is more portable than the laptop
2. Apps. It has unique apps from education to other
3. Cool factor. Why not.
What are other purposes?
1. Mobile video player
2. MP3 player (IE Music mom)
3. Games
Hope that helps.
No, it is not a replacment for depends :)
Now what is it exactly. Well that is not so easy.
Most simple explination is; It is a large screen iPod/iPhone. (You know it plays music and video Think of it as a new version of the walkman mom)
What is the business purpose? Well, here is my opinion.
1. Email. It lasts all day battery wise, yet is more portable than the laptop
2. Apps. It has unique apps from education to other
3. Cool factor. Why not.
What are other purposes?
1. Mobile video player
2. MP3 player (IE Music mom)
3. Games
Hope that helps.
No, it is not a replacment for depends :)
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Looking forward to Connectwise Conference?
It is not often I look forward to a conference. However this time I am looking forward to this event. The location is great, just across from Disney World in Orlando, I get to catch up with the HTG 3 group and have a meeting along with all the HTG family and then I am presenting with Sonicwall, Connectwise and more. Should be a packed week.
Beyond all that I just learned that Rudy is going to be there as a speaker! You know Rudy!
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy Ruettiger rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream – to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career. Rudy Ruettiger is the only player in the school’s history to be carried off the field on his teammates’ shoulders.
Beyond all that I just learned that Rudy is going to be there as a speaker! You know Rudy!
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy Ruettiger rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream – to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career. Rudy Ruettiger is the only player in the school’s history to be carried off the field on his teammates’ shoulders.
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