Quick update

My life lately consists primarily of work, plus hanging out with Puying a bit, and with friends a bit. Last week I did a couple of bike rides with Re-Re, which was great. This week there has been some rain. Last night we saw the Wayne Shorter Quartet playing with the Koninklijke Concertgebouworkest - would have preferred just the WSQ, but it was still pretty good stuff. I was loving the bassist, Patatucci, who smiles whilst he plays, and the drummer Blake (or Blade?) who is youngish (1970) and wore shades throughout. Tomorrow (actually today) we depart for a holiday trip to Portland OR and San Francisco - Modesto - Palo Alto - Capitola CA. Should be fun. Lots of family ones to see and some sightseeing and some good friends.

Kitty in a bucket

By popular demand

OK, OK, OK, OK, one more picture, since you ask so nicely.

Coon Kitty is not amused

PFK becomes Puying

Picked her up this weekend. Working name is Puying, Thai for "woman" -- the original name I wanted to give her, Farsi for "cat", turns out to sound slightly obscene in Dutch. :-(

Staples

True story. I came across the following in a Q&A from my American colleagues (names have been changed / removed to protect the innocent) (emphasis mine)...

Q. How sensitive is the industry to an economic cyclical downturn?

A. Because the technology is used for a diverse set of purchases (including staples such as gas, grocery and fast food), we believe the industry is insulated from an economic downturn

Well, all that fast food will definitely insulate you from something! -ed.