Monthly Archive for August, 2005

September 25,2005
What kind of trouble did I get up to this weekend, not that much to be honest went out for dinner on Friday to a nice restaurant just off of King St., forget the name will add when I get the bill. The company was great but not sure if I will be going back. We had to sit outside and it was just a wee bit cold, lucky for my “friend” I had a jacket.
The food was ok, we had fatty duck and some sort of fish dish, both were nothing amazing but also not bad. The service was slow about an hour from when we orderd and when food arrived, add that altogether and the high bill and I think I will pass next time. Thank god I had some interesting company or I would have been upset.

Saturday saw the 40 Year Old Virgin not a bad movie had some funny spots. It was just dumb fun. Went to the father son golf tournament on Sunday think we shot 90 not a bad score.

I have seriously considered going to get my MBA next year. So it looks like I am finally doing something about it. Western would be my first choice but not sure if anyone will take me at this time. Thursday is an information session at the Royal York so that should help a bit and see if it is possible or not.


September 16,2005
Well it has been a busy week to say the least. First the Shopping centre convention (ICSC) in Toronto and then the big Altus Merger party. Both went off with very few problems.
I finally purchased my first apple computer product an apple Nano, this ipod is by far one of the best products I have ever purchased.
I have loaded it up with all of my music mostly Dave Mathews, U2 and Cool Play and over 100 photos and I still have a ton of room left. Off to Prevs wedding tonight hope to remember some of it
Oh ya almost forgot went Bungee jumping yesterday talk about crazy fun, I was like oh my GODDDDDDD
Saw U2 Concert on Monday, like always they were GREAT even if the reviews were not.



September 7,2005
Ok so I went out on a real festive Chinese dinner and I was just not ready for it. Eight Courses count them 8. I had everything under the sun and then some more, shark fin soup, pigeon, rice, fish, meat more rice and some things I was totally not sure of and a few things I had to just wash down with my diet coke and no t ask questions. My stomach was like what the hell do you think I can digest that, but I just kept drinking diet coke to keep her down and not allowing myself time to think what it was. It was all good, toss in some singers and some prizes and it was an adventure not to be missed. I hope this is what my trip to China will be like. I am getting closer and closer to finalizing the details of my trip, just still a wee bit worried about going there by myself.

Was able to enjoy the long weekend with some Kayaking, with a “good friend”. Our adventure was a total success and I think it was a fun time to be had by all . Got way to much sun but had a great time taking in the air show and just enjoying the terrific day, company helped a bit also. I have a new hobby and her name is Kayaking. I was glad I was going with someone who was a good swimmer and would be able to save my ass. At one point on the way home I was getting a wee bit nervous as I knew there was no dam way I would be able to swim to safety either back to the island or to the harbourfront but was confident my kayaking partner would save me not just paddle away



September 6,2005
Google vs. Microsoft.
Lately there has been a spat between the David and Goliath of the computer world. Basically Google hired an employee away from Microsoft to help start up their China operations. Form what I can tell Kai-Fu Lee the Microsoft employee was a Microsoft executive who was helping them expand into China. Lee contacted the CEO of Google Eric Schmidt and basically said I am ready to make a move, to your company. Please find attached a copy of my resume as well as a paper on Microsoft expansion (highly confidential) for you to read, (and oh ya I have lot more from where that came from). I can be bought for a substantial amount of money and in turn will bring over all my knowledge as well as everything I can get my greedy little hands on.

Now I have no problem with him jumping ship and the non-compete clause in his contract is common everyone has one (but who really listens). But sending stuff from your current employer on future endeavors and expansion to your future employer is 100% wrong. Lee I would have assumed you were a genius and I guess I would have assumed wrong.

Google how you could hire this guy is beyond me have some foresight and realize this guy will sell your secrets if the price is high enough, your employees don’t just have to be smart they need to have some integrity. Mr. Lee has none.

September 1,2005
September is rolling in and with it, the end of Summer 2005. I am still planning my vacation to China for sometime in October or November all depends on the cost and when I can actually take some time off of work. Looks like it’s going to cost $4000 not a cheap 10-day trip that’s for sure. If anyone has any advice on what I should see please don’t be shy let me know. I plan on going to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and another city but I forget the name.

I have been playing tour guide to some overseas students for the last couple of weekends. Has been a lot of fun CNE, Ontario Pace, Harbor Front, Queen St and Kensington Market I think the students have had a blast. I should open up my own company Pelyk Tours and start charging people.
Don’t forget the 2005 air show this Labor Day weekend, I will be out on the water on Saturday taking in the show just need to make sure my camera is waterproof.