just another day

so the deadlines have passed (somewhat). i still need to do much follow-up work on design and verification, but the architect (and client?) is satisfied. although i do expect quite a few changes and revisions through the permitting and construction process.

other than that - i was finally able to get a lunch ride in yesterday: humid mid-morning that transitioned through thunderstorms during the ride. such rides end up being almost even more fulfilling.

so now its time for the next deadline and some type of weekend fun.

the last master pancake theater, bowling, soccer, music, and other fun festivities.

yeh mornings

so another day. good happenings yesterday other than just work: i was finally able to find an excellent local pizza purveyor. there's nothing like homemade pies with fresh ingredients by someone that knows how to make a good crust - especially when a large pie runs $10. its been too long since there was such a deal. but that's the essence of any business - its a great thing that makes thin margins for the owner until it gets popular enough that demand outpaces production capacity. at that point the owner usually expands and/or raises prices to take advantage of this situation and at a point, prices out the core customers that had are the foundation of the business. done properly, this can be a smooth transition. done poorly, the old base and organic marketing crashes before the critical mass of new customer base is established.

well, that's the end of my finance interest today. now back to good old engineering project management and design.

ok - super productive work time. there's nothing like working simultaneously on two deadlines. i also need to make some time for outdoor fun; but haven't been able to as of yet - which is unfortunate. i should start commuting again as that is a bit easier to mandate; but i prefer the lunch ride combined with a commute (it helps me to bring in food and clothes in a more orderly manner).

but this week is busy as usual and it looks like it'll be another fun weekend.

well a fun weekend all around. great thai food on friday along with one of the best bloody marys that i've ever had. all that and farm fresh eggs! nothing like a true quaint family owned restaurant.

saturday was drizzle and rain fun that caused futbol to be cancelled; but allowed for quite fun criterium (cycling) racing downtown. that plus good music and much frivolity. ended ok as i took a decent spill on the way home due to too much race watching and celebrating; but there's nothing like bruises and cuts to illustrate why riding is so much fun.

i was finally able to relax yesterday and get some good food in: lamb shank in homemade stock from last week along with some mini tomatillos and mushrooms. i forgot to add the cilantro sauce to go with it; but i think i should be able to combine that with the sweet corn into something great.

now to look forward to a week of extreme busyness.

joy.