Wow, I didn’t know a website could collect dust. Oh well, it’s been a while so here’s the reader digest version.

1. I got a job. Yup, wasn’t even unemployed long enough to get EI. I am now a Product Engineer at Stratos. I no longer program full time, instead getting a chance to pay with some network equipment and other fun toys.

2. I have made the switch to Linux. I installed it on my machine along side Windows a while ago thinking I would switch back and forth a bit, but I have found that I can do everything I want in Linux. Windows is still there, but I doubt it will be much longer.

3. With the move to Linux I installed the MythTv to play with the open source PVR. Since it runs on my desktop and is not connected to my TV, I stream the recorded shows to my XBox using XBMC Mythtv. It’s quite the slick setup.

4. THE KIDNEYS ARE GOING TO AUSTRALIA. My wife won tickets in an Air Canada contest, so we are planning go somewhere between February and April of next year.

5. I’m finally going to get to Scuba dive. With the impending trip, Lori and I are going to try to get certified for diving so that we can fully enjoy the Great Barrier Reef. With my asthma I will be limited in the depth at which I will be able to dive, but at least I will be able to cross of diving on my list of goals.

That’s a quick rundown of some of the last couple months. To be honest my new job has kept me busy, so I haven’t done a hell of a lot. Maybe next time I’ll talk about my wind surfing adventures. You’ll have to stay tuned to find out.