Busy Morning

I've been in a bit of a rush to get a number of tasks completed this morning since my day is largely booked by other issues, namely a farewell lunch in my honour 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and a company-sponsored event 2-4 PM. Everything I needed to get done today therefore has to be completed in the 8-11:30 AM window.

So far, I've:
- reviewed & approved a small list of work tickets;
- created a new file system;
- shutdown an old server and prepared its SAN-based file systems for import into a newly built Solaris 10 container;
- fixed a problem with ACLs on a server built last week; and,
- confirmed the removal of eight servers and two cabinets from the data center by the night shift.

I've also updated a flyer for an Advanced square dance weekend in our area with Ken Ritucci set for next February with a new location (don't ask) and recommended hotels, and sent the revisions to him for approval.

And I have an hour left to go! Yay!

Busy Morning

I've been in a bit of a rush to get a number of tasks completed this morning since my day is largely booked by other issues, namely a farewell lunch in my honour 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM and a company-sponsored event 2-4 PM. Everything I needed to get done today therefore has to be completed in the 8-11:30 AM window.

So far, I've:
- reviewed & approved a small list of work tickets;
- created a new file system;
- shutdown an old server and prepared its SAN-based file systems for import into a newly built Solaris 10 container;
- fixed a problem with ACLs on a server built last week; and,
- confirmed the removal of eight servers and two cabinets from the data center by the night shift.

I've also updated a flyer for an Advanced square dance weekend in our area with Ken Ritucci set for next February with a new location (don't ask) and recommended hotels, and sent the revisions to him for approval.

And I have an hour left to go! Yay!

The Long Good-Bye, Part I

This afternoon was the first of two farewell lunches organized by my office. We had 16 people from my extended team (for lack of a better definition, UNIX support personnel for mortgage servicing to originators handling single-family dwellings) heading to TGI Friday's. A few sent their regrets because of travel, illness or other work commitments.

I was a little surprised by the turn-out... I was expecting 5-6 people. One guy even came despite being on vacation this week!

I was even more surprised that they purchased a gift for me. In fact, there were three: a bar of Ghiradelli chocolate bar as I apparently have a reputation for appreciating chocolate, two large notebooks 'cause I'm even better known for my extensive work logs and a gift Visa card of $150.

No one asked for a speech, thank god. I could have improvised easily enough but I'm sure someone would burst into tears and then we'd all lose it.

Good-byes can be painful but I think we're separating gently and on good terms.

The Long Good-Bye, Part I

This afternoon was the first of two farewell lunches organized by my office. We had 16 people from my extended team (for lack of a better definition, UNIX support personnel for mortgage servicing to originators handling single-family dwellings) heading to TGI Friday's. A few sent their regrets because of travel, illness or other work commitments.

I was a little surprised by the turn-out... I was expecting 5-6 people. One guy even came despite being on vacation this week!

I was even more surprised that they purchased a gift for me. In fact, there were three: a bar of Ghiradelli chocolate bar as I apparently have a reputation for appreciating chocolate, two large notebooks 'cause I'm even better known for my extensive work logs and a gift Visa card of $150.

No one asked for a speech, thank god. I could have improvised easily enough but I'm sure someone would burst into tears and then we'd all lose it.

Good-byes can be painful but I think we're separating gently and on good terms.