As if being acquired, a new job, and an international move were not enough, let's just add getting the helm of Commerce Server back. No, that's not a mis-print, as captured by: Microsoft's official statement on the subject Mary Jo Foley's write-up of the subject Brian Walker of Forrester Research's take on the subject This certainly... Continue Reading →
The Next Adventure Begins
On September 6, Cactus Commerce, the company for which I have worked for the last for years, has been acquired by Ascentium Corporation of Bellevue, WA. It's truly ironic that after moving to Ottawa from Seattle, we've been bought by a Seattle-based company - and now I'm being relocated back to Seattle to take on... Continue Reading →
Audi S8 – 2-year update
It has been about 2 years since I have been driving the S8 every-day as my Ottawa daily driver. The short-take: There is not much to dislike! Power and performance is amazing - in any weather (caveat: must have right tires). Absolutely comfortable for 4 adults + luggage. Fuel economy is abysmal in town -... Continue Reading →
Calm Before the Storm
This week has seen Seattle, New York, and now back to Ottawa. A bunch of things wrapped up. And gearing up for the next round - which promises to be even busier. The long weekend can't come soon enough!
Dubai – remarks
And that is the tallest building in the world. Live in Dubai - captured on my iPhone as we drove through the city. My remarks: The architecture is more amazing than anything I have ever seen. Anywhere. Period. The country is run like a company - that is the philosophy. Everything is about renewal and... Continue Reading →
En Route to Dubai
A brief post this week. I have been in Ottawa. Then Seattle. Now I'm in Washington DC. And about to fly onto Dubai for business. That should make for some interesting camera-phone photos - too bad I don't have the room for the 1D Mark IV and gear.
DB9
The DB9 is here. The photo above was taken on delivery in Seattle. It is AWESOME. A full review comes later when I have lived with it for a while. But the short take: Nothing sounds like an Aston V12 - it rocks! Great balance of comfort - without sacrificing handling or performance Seemingly limitless... Continue Reading →
100K
I made a joke earlier I would hit 100,000 miles by July. I guess I was only joking with myself. That's a lot of travel. Ironically, my trip from hell last week was what pushed it over the threshold. Fortunately, this has been a week with no flights!
O’Hare Mayhem
Without a doubt, today has been the worst travel experience. Ever. I'm finally getting on a plane, but not by much. I landed from a redeye at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) at 5:15 AM - looking to fly to Ottawa (YOW) at 6:30. As I disembarked, the airport was very dark. And there were buckets everywhere.... Continue Reading →
Instagram & Customs Hell
I have broken down and joined Instagram. Look for me on there under ryan_donovan. My first picture? My Continental Express flight to Newark...right next to my fiancee's flight to Vancouver. Next to each other but separated by the glass of the secure pre-clearance area of US Customs within a Canadian airport. And speaking of customs...I... Continue Reading →