Microsoft To Kill The iPad
Jul.30.2010
From electronista:
Developing a Windows-based alternative to the iPad is a “job one urgency” at Microsoft, company chief Steve Ballmer said today during the annual Financial Analysts Meeting. He admitted that Microsoft was uncomfortable with how well iPads were selling and was tuning both its software and hardware partnerships to provide a competitive option.
Look for the new iPad killer coming soon from Microsoft. It will be called iZune.
The Wedding Day
Jul.28.2010
I have no images from the wedding day itself. I had a few things on the go that day. We hired a photographer for the wedding and we won’t see his work for another couple of weeks so I am limited in terms of photos from the wedding.
However, I did find the wedding photographer’s flash after the reception had ended on Saturday night. And, in a show of gratitude, he brought me an 8×11 shot of the wedding party. I scanned and cropped the shot to share with you. A pretty good looking family. My new son-in-law, my daughter, my two sons and my lovely wife.
Today is actually the first day with a full night’s rest and without extended family and friends in the house. Today will be the first real day of rest and relaxation. A chance to recuperate from the excitement over the past several weeks.
Higher Ground
Jul.26.2010
A video clip from the wedding reception. Yours truly takes an extended guitar solo about 3 minutes in.
More pics on the wedding itself coming up over the next few days.
The Stage
Jul.24.2010
Spent most of the morning getting the stage ready and rehearsing. The wedding is in a few hours.
Today is the Day
Jul.24.2010
My daughter will be married later today. I wanted to make sure that I was well rested for the big day. I was able to get about 3 hours of sleep.
Oh well. That was to be expected.
In about an hour, I will head down to the hall to finish setting up the sound system. From about 8am until noon, the band will rehearse. From noon until 1pm, I will get myself home and prepped for the photos at 1pm. At around 2pm or so, we will begin to make our way down to the church. Wedding at 3pm. Receiving line at 5pm. Reception until about 10:30pm. Tear down until about midnight. Back to sleep at 1 or 2am.
Sunday will be just as busy as we will be leading worship at our church. Rehearsal at 8:15am. Church until about 11am. Brunch for our family and friends.
Meltdown by end of day Sunday.
But, whatever else happens, today will mark one of the most special times for a father. I am so happy for my daughter.
Father of the Bride Speech
Jul.22.2010
After months of thinking about what I would like to say, I have finished the Father of the Bride speech. It is hard to put into words the emotions of a lifetime. And it is even more challenging to do that within a 5 minute speech.
But I did.
I rehearsed the speech with my wife today and after three minutes in, I was unable to contain my emotions. Hopefully I can keep it together for the big night.
Two days.
iPhone 4 Antenna Song
Jul.17.2010
I’ve been asked about the media hype over the iPhone 4 antenna. I like the musical response of this song. I am looking forward to getting the iPhone 4. As far as the hype goes, it is time to move on. If the phone really does not work, people won’t buy it or they will return it. End of story.
Practice Makes Perfect
Jul.16.2010
This is where I have been spending most of my spare time. Practicing for the big wedding reception. Full band rehearsal tomorrow. Should be fun.
Future Posts
Jul.15.2010
I suspect that posting over the next week or so will be somewhat hit and miss. With so much going on, I’m not going to find much time for the blog. But, in case you want to know what is likely going to happen over the next few weeks, here are my predictions for the future:
I will continue to whine about back pain. I mean, what is the point of back pain if you can’t whine about it?
My personal trainer will cause me pain. Perhaps not in my back but definitely in other areas of my body. Obviously, I will need to whine about that as well.
I will ride. Even with a bad back. And I will worry about riding. But then again, I worry about everything.
The wedding will freak me out but I will put on a brave front and no one will know. Except everyone who follows the blog.
I will look at the job jar for the next week and panic. And complain. But I will get everything done. More or less.
I will experience all the emotions that a wedding brings out. I will cry. But I will try to hide it.
And I will reflect on the many blessings in my life. My wife, my daughter, my two sons, all of my friends and family. The wedding has made me think about the past. We’ve enjoyed a wonderful life. I am, and continue to be, a very fortunate man.
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