Archive for October, 2008

Summer’s End

Summer is officially over around here when we do the annual lake winterization: boats pulled up to the dry-dock.  Floating dock pulled to shore. Boat boxes repacked and closed. It alway brings a meloncholoy mood.  Thus begins the annual pre-winter dead zone. There’s no use for the water other than the spectacular HD nature show [...]

Posted on 31-October-2008 at 06:12 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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What Happens in the Potomac, stays in the Potomac

Punctuating an excellent few days in Alexandria and Washington DC, I fell in the Potomac. Literally. No details need to be recorded for me to remember this one!

Posted on 16-October-2008 at 19:46 by Douglas · Permalink · One Comment
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CCI User’s Group 2008: Alexandria Virginia

Heading out early tomorrow to Alexandria Virginia for the 2008 CCI User’s Group.

Posted on 11-October-2008 at 20:11 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Will Miss You, John

It is a sad day at the home of Gennetten. Our most colorful and capable home manager, John D, is no longer with us. He was taken from us yesterday afternoon, without warning. John was a tremendous addition to the home and will be sorely missed.

Posted on 5-October-2008 at 07:14 by Douglas · Permalink · One Comment
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OKC

On a business trip to Oklahoma City yesterday, had opportunity to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. A very moving experience that defies description.

Posted on 3-October-2008 at 09:26 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Travel