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Events of 2002
2002 was a pretty eventful year... although I didn't keep up very well with the "Current Events"... I think that's sort of a trend...

 

 

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2002.12 - XMas in San Antonio

I went to Texas for Christmas.  I'd never been there, and I jumped at the opportunity to go...   I FINALLY got to see the Alamo! 

 

 
2002.10 - 3rd in a Pumpkin Carving Contest
I took third place in a company pumpkin carving contest, with my entry, "Sick Pumpkin"

 

2002.09 - Never Forget

What a terrible event that was... I don't think the world changed, though, as many have said... what changed was the way we looked at it.  Prior to 9-11, countries all over the world were facing acts of terrorism every day... it was just part of their lives... now, we join the rest of the world... we realize that we are not immune from the wrath of those who would do harm, somehow convinced that it will assist their adgenda...

I ran across this picture of the memorial of light that was put up near the wreckage of the WTC towers, and really liked it.  I think I got it from FoxNews... at any rate, its probably copywrited, so don't spread it around too much!

 

 

2002.08 - Family Reunion

I went to Maine for Uncle Bobby's annual family get-together.  Uncle Ray and Aunt Germaine were there, as well as everyone from Uncle Bobby's side of the family.  I had a good time!  And it was very good to see everyone again... Here's some pics from the trip .

 

2002.06 - A Promotion (sort of)

I've been made a technical lead at work... I didn't get much of a raise, but I'm now taking more of a leading role with the programmers in my team.  I'm also the technical lead in the projects that our team works on, and on some I'll be the project manager...

 
2002.03 - Knee Update
I DON'T NEED SURGERY!  The PCL has tightened itself up, and the MCL has reattached itself back to the bone, and is tightening up nicely, and its now an option as to whether I want to have the surgery or not.  I have most of the strength back now, and it feels stronger all the time.  I'm doing physical therapy for that, and its coming along nicely.  I won't be able to ski or play ice hockey, but those things weren't something I did much, anyway.  As long as I don't get crazy, it should be fine.  AND, if it comes out that I feel I need it later, I don't lose anything by waiting and having it later (which I doubt I'll do at this point).
2002.02 VS Live! Conference

I went to a Visual Studio Programmers Conference in San Fransisco...

It was a lot of fun!  Lots of great classes, and I got to meet a lot of people and get new ideas... it was basically a Geek Fest, so I fit right in!

It was San Francisco, so I HAD to take some time after the classes were over to check stuff out... It was a lot of FUN!


 

 

2002.01 - Visited Rob
I went down to Rob's house... I had a fantastic time!  I finally got to meet his mom and dad, see his Mustang that he talked about so much, and have a GREAT time!

The drive down was interesting... through the passes in Southern Oregon, it was pretty snowy, but once in Redding, it was warm and sunny.



 

 

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