Where to start?

Alright, so, some time has passed since my last post. So, I will try to fill in some of the blanks. As my last post indicated, we lost the contract for the weather squadrons to L3 and I asked my company (SAIC) to get us back to where we came from. I lined up a new position back in Florida, and my Business Unit in Hawaii was gracious enough to agree to spend the money and relocate us back. Between that, and some additional relocation from my current Division it was agreed to help and we were able to get back to Florida. What a whirlwind adventure, to say the least. Moral of the story - Hawaii is a nice place to visit but not to live - SO much had changed since the last time I lived there. Hawaii was way too crowded for what it was worth. Feels good to be back in Florida! We've managed to hook back up with friends and it all seems like a distant memory now. My new position is working with the Joint Special Operations University and so far, it is real cool. The people are real nice and the mission is very cool. Bottom line is, they need someone with my skills... It's great to be back and see Wayne & Rita, Jack, Camille, John, Kenny, and Tyler Cook, Rich Powers, Cliff, Ashley, Dave, and all the others. Thanks for making us feel welcome back here... Here's to 2009!

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

Well, the holidays pretty much took me away from keeping up on my blog, so I will try to catch up on the highlights for now.

In Pinmasters, we, Outcasts, ended up on 6th place for the first half of the season. Our rivals, Split Happens is in 9th and th Shanks are in 14th out of 17 places. We done good...

I lost last week in my FF Paladins league so and mired in the Final 4 finish. At least I made it there! 12 team leagues are tough... In my Freaks and Geeks league I am in the final and have a strong chance to win the title as the number 1 seed got knocked off last week in a total upset! Right now I am predicted to win 150-118. We'll see...

The holidays are upon us like I said earlier so I would like to extend a very warm happy holidays and a joyous and safe new year to everyone!

I finally broke down and sold my flying V and am going to sell my ESP LTD soon (NOT the Phoenix) so I could buy -- this (artist rendition - not the actual guitar)... The 'Fender' Stormbringer.



I have the majority of the parts planned and/or on their way. The specs are:
Body: stratocaster, flamed maple cap on swamp ash, body contours, finished in bengal burst
Neck: canary fretboard on canary neck, reverse CBS headstock, no fret markers, skull and crossbones at the 12th
Pickups: EMG SA active pickups in black
Tremelo: Gotoh Wilkinson in black
Tuners: Schaller mini locking tuners in black

I can't wait!

It's Official!

Crab Island Software, LLC is an existing entity. This is exciting news for us.

Hurricane Predictions

OK, so the government releases "new" predictions for the 2007 hurricane season last week. They lowered their predictions. WOW, what a suprise! I bet that research cost millions of dollars and any of us could have made the very same prediction. Let's see, we are half way through the season (almost) and there has been little to no activity. Who couldn't say that there are more than likely going to be fewer hurricanes than initially projected. It amazes me that we have high paid people in place to make these decisions, when in fact, it is an obvious prediction. Oh well, we let it happen so who are we to whine about the expenses needed to make these astute observations. Just my 2 cents...

Blue Angels 2007

It's Blue Angels weekend this weekend. Not sure if we'll make it this year or not, the weather is not looking all that favorable. Will post some pics if we do go.

Crab Island Software

This is my first post as President of Crab Island Software. Stay tuned for some real cool stuff!