MSI, X2 and some other acronyms

Yesterday was pretty busy. Started off with me getting ready to head to Vancouver at 6 in the morning, only to go psyco running around the house to find my wedding ring. Somehow, somewhere it went missing off my desk. Not sure how. But it sure is depressing to even think it was stolen by some kids that were here. I typically take all my jewelry off when at home, as its more comfortable to type without my ring or watch on... and I am starting to regret that now. :( Anyways, still haven't found it... lucky I have a wife that understands. She wonders if maybe the cat did something with it... hope not. I hope it just fell off my desk and is hidden in plain site or something. *sigh*

Finally got on the road just before 7, and headed in. Drive wasn't to bad, hold that to a screw up at the Tim Horton's in Abby... giving me some gawd aweful mixture that WASN'T a Cafe Moca. Made it just in time to sneak in before the start of a seminar hosted by Wise Solutions on .MSI migration with Microsoft's installer technology. Was pretty good once I found out their installer finally supports security permissions and ACLs per file. FINALLY!

Seminar ended at lunch, and I rather enjoyed sitting in the sun, eatting some take out japanese teriyaki while watching the cruise ship passangers in bikinis and sneakers grace Vancouver's presence. Except for the lady that was like 70 who was doing it, it was quite a view. (Hey lady, bikinis are a privilege, NOT a right.)

Headed out of Vancouver and down to see the Chief. After enjoying good conversation, some mentoring and a spot of Earl Gray tea in the Rose Garden I headed off over to raskal's to see what he was up to. Always nice to see him, and rather enjoyed the short time we had. After a reminder call from Arcterex that we were marshalling at his place before heading to mission for sushi and XMen2 it was time to get in the car, and see what she could do.

About 10 minutes later I was at Arc's place(yes, my car CAN hit 140 in no time flat)... I just missing him. Finally hooked up with him at the Sushi place in Mission/Maple Ridge and enjoyed my first plate of "Hot Dog Tempura". I'm not kidding. Kinda like a corn dog, but not. Anyways, snarfed back some rolls, tempura and tea... and headed to the movie.

Movie was great. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but it was quite enjoyable. But I think Matrix Reloaded will be better. We will know in 12 days!

Until then, I will emmerse myself in my work. Lots of stuff happening. Which reminds me, I got up early so I could update a new functional design spec for part of the new stuff I am working on. I should go do that. TTYL