A very busy April

Hi there everyone,

Sorry it has been so long since I have updated the blog. I've been busy recently working on completing the second edition on my book 'Campin and Computin'. This second edition contains some stuff that I learned about since I came out with the first edition, but the big change to it is the inclusion of information on Windows 7 which is Microsofts latest operating system. Windows Vista never really took off the way Microsoft had hoped, and Microsoft got a lot of feed back from those that purchased Vista and made some enhancements and released it as Windows 7.

We have another Samboree we are going to at the end of April where I will get another chance to sell more copies of my books. I'm really looking forward to this because I now have had additional exposure to my product with the article that appeared in the April edition of Motorhome magazine. I've already seen movement in my sales through Amazon.com. I'm not going to say that I've sold 100's of copies, but the fact that I've probably sold 30 is a great thing. I'm definitely seeing that there is a calling for my books so if I can get some more time at various RV shows, that will bode well for Carol's and my efforts.

Though it has been a busy start to April, it's been a beautiful one as well. The poppy's are out in Amador county and all the trees are in bloom. So, Carol and I took the time one day while we were out an about to check out some local poppy's. At least my honey got a chance to check out some poppy's up close this year.

I am now making my way to Sacramento to Las Vegas. The reason for this trip is to attend a Microsoft conference on a new release of their populate development environment for developing user software. I haven't been to one of these conferences for over 5 years. It was very sad leaving my wife to care for her self as I passed through the security check at Sacramento Airport. Very rarely are we separated for more than 10 hours of the day while I go off to work. But, going to these sorts of seminars is a good thing. It helps me to stay up to date with some of the latest in software development technology. I will be in Las Vegas for 4 full days. Each day will consist of 30 different seminars that I can attend with various vendors there as well. Watching the presenters at this conference will help me with my presenting skills at the various RV shows in the future as well.

Southwest airlines has put up Internet bars through-out the airport terminals so you can powerup and dial in and surf the web while you are waiting for your flight. They're a pretty cool addition to help you pass the time while waiting at the airport. Southwest really knows how to run an airline, the others could take lessons from them, and should.

Life back at the camp site is going great for us. We have some new neighbors at the RV park. A very nice couple named John and Linda. The two of them are very nice, dog loving people so I'm sure we will get along great. They have been married 40 years, so Carol and I may learn a couple things from them along the way. The park is busier this year than it was the same time last year. Maybe folks are willing to spend a few more bucks to get out now that it looks like the recession is leveling out.

I'm nearing implementation on my project called VVIMS which stands for 'Volcano Vision Integrated Management System'. It will allow Volcano to bill for Cable and Telephone services on one bill. This project has been 3 years in the making, I'm sure my managers will be glad to see it get completed.

Well, that is about all for now. We are starting my decent into Las Vegas airport. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to make another installment later in the week.

Happy camping! - Eric