Today 15Nov2023

Wednesday started with me waking just before my 6AM alarm. The early start lets me be ready at the office at 8AM, my first Zoom meeting. I decided to just have breakfast at work and reheat yesterday’s coffee. It was not that good. I did my usual things and found myself at loose ends a few times. I will have to start riding the immobile bike soon. I have the time.

Air Volvo found a school bus on the way to work, but I was still early. But I forgot my Nike Badge and had to scan a QR code to add myself as a visitor to Swift at WHQ. Yes, that is the process. I did this all on the tiny phone screen, and then the desk folks took my picture and gave me a paper badge I used to enter. I put it in my pocket.

I got breakfast, talked to some folks about some issues, and was a bit late for my first meeting. No matter. Next, I did the next couple of hours of meetings. There were more discussions on various topics, and soon, lunch appeared with huge burgers with all the fixings plus cheese and bacon as options. I had a burger at my desk. There were chicken breasts as an option, too.

We have open seating, but everyone always sits in the same place. Very human. So I sat in my usual spot and ate at my desk. When I do the Zoom meetings, I am in the atrium, sitting on a window seat, talking to the screen. I don’t use headphones as my left ear scrambles the sound–but now it has gone deaf in that ear. I discovered on the plane that I could use headphones again. But, for now, I pick up my laptop and go somewhere that will not disturb people. I don’t want to be that guy who is talking loudly with headphones on.

I did a few more Zoom meetings and talked to a few folks about various work issues. We are planning some improvements after the go-live this holiday.

Yes, I am working every day but Christmas once December starts. The big installation is coming up.

I left 4:30ish. At the house, I rested briefly but woke up before 5:30 and made dinner. I got out a frozen chicken cordon blue, frozen corn on the cob, and the remains of a Caesar salad from GrubHub yesterday and summoned dinner into existence. Corn on the cob, even frozen, is always good. I did not make any sauce for the chicken but I still like it.

John Nilsen sent me potential dates for Susie’s celebration, and I picked the 23rd of March for Oregon and the 18th of May for Michigan. I thought 2PM would work better, but 4PM would work better in Oregon. I am looking forward to getting this moving–Susie would love it.

After dinner, I headed to Wildwood Taphouse and wrote this at the bar. I am fatigued still, and it is a challenge to write this. JR hugged me, and with damp eyes, we drank a toast to Susie–she would love this place.

I hope to try Ottoman Sunset today. I was going to use a larger table, but someone took it, and I let them have it. I can use the other one.

Sorry, it is short today. It’s just mostly work today. Thanks for reading!