Archive for July, 2009

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-07-26

  • @emilykjordan Have a great flight and See you tomorrow! in reply to emilykjordan #
  • “An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.” – Jef Mallett http://tqpage.com/40124 (via @quotations) #
  • The Eagles Have Landed! http://flic.kr/p/6GCasP #
  • I like eating outside at a restaurant on our street – you see some very interesting characters walk by. #
  • @condontm Ah, Cork maybe … in reply to condontm #
  • Stuttgart is on the list of Germany’s ‘10 Cities with Best Future’: Hamburg Steals Top Spot From Munich. http://tinyurl.com/lk6aam #
  • Extremely nice white with friends http://flic.kr/p/6H4uQe #
  • “The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” – Mark Twain http://tqpage.com/597 #
  • Work travel gets old – but it could be worse in this case – heading to the Italian Riviera today. #
  • I’m at Flughafen München Munich Airport – http://bkite.com/09Uf3 #
  • AirDolomiti makes up for its safety record and high cabin temperatures with its really good wine. #
  • Cool stairs at the hotel in Genoa http://flic.kr/p/6HfwgB #
  • Genoa harbor http://flic.kr/p/6Hms4h #
  • Goodnight Genoa. Incredible views, food, and conversation. http://flic.kr/p/6HnoFT #
  • Ciao Bella Genova! http://flic.kr/p/6HNR75 #
  • As you expect, Italian espresso in Italy is much better and cheaper than Italian espresso in Germany. #
  • What a surprise, the AirDolomiti flight is departing late. Munich layover is more than enough though. #
  • I’m at Flughafen München Munich Airport – http://bkite.com/09ZHA #
  • Enjoying the Fireman’s Maultaschen festival in Sirnau – Photo: http://bkite.com/0a1RU #
  • Stopped at the Esslingen Beach on the bike ride back from the Maultaschen Festival. – Photo: http://bkite.com/0a2cC #
  • @markwbaur Darius rocks! in reply to markwbaur #
  • Still trying to find a place to stay in Co. Cork in mid Aug….most I have found are not available for the dates we want (via @condontm) #
  • “I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.” – George Best #
  • “Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact.” – George Eliot #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-07-19

  • It isn’t the great big pleasures that count the most; it’s making a great deal out of the little ones. ~ Jean Webster (via @burkehb) #
  • Birthday Libations with Friends http://flic.kr/p/6ETnUd #
  • Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! I had a great time with old friends. I’m pretty sure I toasted to each and every one of you :) #
  • It’s kind of a Banana Pancake day …. ♫ http://blip.fm/~9yqb8 #
  • Nice outdoor lunch with Migle and Kostas today http://flic.kr/p/6EZj7v #
  • “I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – George Burns http://tqpage.com/37770 (via @quotations) #
  • Good 10K run this morning, cooler than it should be in July.
    http://bit.ly/YeVdx #
  • @denisecochran I played the American version (Bandu) alot back in Charleston. Good times! Ask Michael S about going out to check the mail :) in reply to denisecochran #
  • Kostas enjoying one of his favorite Italian foods. http://flic.kr/p/6FK64t #
  • Incredible! Making the impossible happen on a bicycle http://is.gd/1DyU3 Realized I’ve been riding the boring way. (via @zen_habits) #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-07-12

  • Brother Tom is going to be @bigjohnstavern this Fri and Sat night if anyone wants to meet up and relive his glory days :) #
  • “Where facts are few, experts are many.” – Donald R. Gannon http://tqpage.com/1135 (via @quotations) #
  • The best businesses are those that have figured out how to combine profits, passion, and purpose. (via @zappos) #
  • Running with the Bulls: Pamplona’s Fearsome Festival Gets Underway… – http://tinyurl.com/lk4qga (Bill, why aren’t you there?) #
  • 9 times out of 10 ’site:something.com keyword’ on google produces better & quicker results than searching on the site itself (via @craigmod) #
  • We bought some too sour by themselves cherries so I whipped up a cherry pie for dessert for after dinner tonight. #
  • @hueythewookiee We’ll be at the HBFM tonight around 1730. Maybe see you there. in reply to hueythewookiee #
  • I can’t beleive we have been stuck on the S1 for an hour without moving! #
  • We’re having fun (and lunch) at VK’s birthday party at Tripsdrill
    http://bit.ly/rYKIW #
  • @denisecochran Welcome to Germany! in reply to denisecochran #
  • Working our way up to beer cases. http://flic.kr/p/6E9dR4 #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-07-05

  • Kostas getting ready for Holloween (a little early) http://flic.kr/p/6AmE1v #
  • This hideous thing happens when you leave your motorcycle and your car alone in a dark garage http://tinyurl.com/ltlbu6 (via @JimmySky) #
  • From June 30 to July 3, DRS will be at Soldier Technology 2009 in London UK at the Olympia Conference Centre (via @DRSRSTA) #
  • “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” – Jimmy Buffett http://tqpage.com/27360 (via @quotations) #
  • My sysadmin emailed, asking if he should rotate our websites, so that our servers wear evenly. (unaware I follow Dilbert) (via @mhenders) #
  • Temperature dropped enough to sit comfortably at an outdoor cafe and have a drink or two. #
  • Was in the mood for Key Lime Pie today but didn’t have the time to make it, so I made Key Lime Shooters instead (hogsbreath keywest recipe) #
  • @JimmySky Actually, not a bad idea! If it is published, I’ll mention you in the acknowledgements :) in reply to JimmySky #
  • @kwidman Have a great trip back. Europe hopes it will see you again someday! in reply to kwidman #
  • I love this tool: the Meeting Ticker http://bit.ly/ISvpG (via @zen_habits) #
  • Do you like Biscuit Holes? http://tinyurl.com/l4v3wj #
  • @denisecochran You really want a new Mac, don’t you :) in reply to denisecochran #
  • Happy Birthday USA! #
  • 999 Luft Ballons (Esslingen City Fest) #
  • 999 Luft Ballons (Esslingen City Fest) (ok, this time with the picture) http://yfrog.com/0hl0aj #
  • As I walk slowly away from the music, a caipirinha in hand, at a fest in the old town of Esslingen, I am reminded why I love living here. #
  • Up too early this Sunday morning. Alot going on today (from Esslingen 10K to Burgerfest to Elton John concert) #
  • Warming up prior to Esslingen 10K with a Czech beer #
  • Very good performance by Elton John tonight. Always a pleasure to see one of the world’s great musical talents live and up close. #