Author Archives: sevencyclist

Making the Best out of being On Call

Posted on July 21, 2019

Ever since a department re-org, my weekends have been pretty crappy. You see, they moved two products that I support away from me, and they laid off 3 of 5 in my staff. That left 2 if us left, so … Continue reading →

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Certifications … They Only Test that You Can Take a Test

Posted on June 28, 2019

In Tech Support, the big thing is to gain as many certifications as you can … Oh boy.  I’ve been at this for 20 years, and just because you have this fancy CCIE or JNCIE, all that means is you … Continue reading →

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iTunes LP: Another Reason Why Apple Sucks

Posted on June 27, 2019

Fresh off the announcement that iTunes is going away, I thought I’d review all the songs/titles I have on iTunes.  One that I haven’t played in a long time is the Beatles Box Set.  This included some exclusive videos, as … Continue reading →

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In Between Two Social Bike Clubs

Posted on June 24, 2019

I have to admit, I’m a little spoiled here in the Bay Area.  I live geographically in the middle, between two social bike clubs.  Western Wheelers, usually starts rides in the Palo Alto/Los Altos area, while Almaden Cycle Touring Club … Continue reading →

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Heatwave … Yeah it does feel like June

Posted on June 12, 2019

This year has been weird weather-wise. Yes, I’m glad we are out of the drought, and we’ve had tons of rain, and snow in the local mountains. It was even raining as recent as a couple of weeks ago (and … Continue reading →

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Oh no, It can’t Be Over

Posted on May 20, 2019

… No, I’m not referring to the end of Game of Thrones … although it is kinda sad that it is over.  No, I’m referring to the fun of seeing the Amgen Tour of California, live, and in person, along … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Queen’s Stage … That’s Painful!

Posted on May 18, 2019

  Ok, the big day has come, the stage that everyone has been waiting for.  So obviously, us amateurs must do the same climb that the pro’s are doing. Now I’ve done GMR to Baldy Ski Lifts before, just like … Continue reading →

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