It's time again. Yes, now that my XC skiing spree here is over (almost), I will be participating in the 12km Tour Nortel 2008 fund-raiser event in inline skates for CHEO (Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario), Ronald McDonald House and Candlelighters, on Sunday morning, May 4, 2008.
The CHEO charity website is http://www.cheofoundation.com/
If you wish, you may sponsor me by making a pledge of any amount online (please click on the link below), all of which will go to the listed charities:
https://www.cgiottawa.com/ERDS/Donation.aspx?evt=9&i=150645
I will be posting updates of my preparation for this event regularly here.
In advance, I thank you very much for your generous support!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
XC skiing and one more blizzard
In Ottawa this weekend, we are faced with yet another blizzard. This one is said to be the Mammoth Storm, a 36-hour storm. At this point, we already had 360cm of snowfall this winter, and is the second highest snowfall in the recorded history of Ottawa (the record is 444cm set during the 1970/71 winter season). We are now expecting another 40cm more this weekend.
But it is somewhat enjoyable for people who love snow. I went cross-country (XC) skiing alone in a 4.2km wooded trail near my home this past Thursday afternoon (during my time-off from work). It was only my second time (although I had done several down-hill skiing in the past). I am a slow XC skier, and I got lost in the woods (after one other skier in front of me sped off). I tried calling a friend for help, but my cell phone died due to a low battery problem (for out in the cold, cell phone batteries don't usually last very long, and out in the woods, the phones typically require much more power to work). It was just prior to sunset when I finally got out, totally exhausted but relieved. I was in the woods for about 2.25 hours, and was glad to not meeting a black bear!
But it is somewhat enjoyable for people who love snow. I went cross-country (XC) skiing alone in a 4.2km wooded trail near my home this past Thursday afternoon (during my time-off from work). It was only my second time (although I had done several down-hill skiing in the past). I am a slow XC skier, and I got lost in the woods (after one other skier in front of me sped off). I tried calling a friend for help, but my cell phone died due to a low battery problem (for out in the cold, cell phone batteries don't usually last very long, and out in the woods, the phones typically require much more power to work). It was just prior to sunset when I finally got out, totally exhausted but relieved. I was in the woods for about 2.25 hours, and was glad to not meeting a black bear!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Yet another blizzard
The very first day of February here is marked with a full blown blizzard! Stayed home on a Friday evening, and blogged.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
New email address
I have finally resolved my new email account problems. It is now working, and an announcement has been mailed out via emails. Please contact me for this (I know spammers will gladly be looking forward to this, but they won't find it here). Well, my next challenge, to improve my new web page when time permits.
Also, I'm thinking about getting more physical exercises these days, but I didn't have time or just wasn't motivated enough to do swimming or skating at this point. Maybe, joining a jiu-jitsu class would be a more disciplined endeavour...
Also, I'm thinking about getting more physical exercises these days, but I didn't have time or just wasn't motivated enough to do swimming or skating at this point. Maybe, joining a jiu-jitsu class would be a more disciplined endeavour...
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
New domain name and web page
I have finally obtained a new domain name, as part of my new software development project and business plan. Also, my web page is now up and running, though very crude looking... will continue to work on it this week.
Still to be resolved with the hosting service provider, my email accounts (yes, I have set up 3 email accounts) under that domain name are only partially working at this moment. When they are fully resolved, I will announce it -- stay tuned!
It's still very windy outside -- imagine, gale-force gusts of up to 72km/h for an entire day! But, it's still quite a warm temperature (above the freezing mark) for a mid-winter day in Ottawa, so no complains. Thus far, this winter has been quite abnormal anyway -- check it out: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html?timeframe=1&Prov=XX&StationID=4337&Year=2008&Month=1&Day=2
Still to be resolved with the hosting service provider, my email accounts (yes, I have set up 3 email accounts) under that domain name are only partially working at this moment. When they are fully resolved, I will announce it -- stay tuned!
It's still very windy outside -- imagine, gale-force gusts of up to 72km/h for an entire day! But, it's still quite a warm temperature (above the freezing mark) for a mid-winter day in Ottawa, so no complains. Thus far, this winter has been quite abnormal anyway -- check it out: http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/hourlydata_e.html?timeframe=1&Prov=XX&StationID=4337&Year=2008&Month=1&Day=2
Friday, January 4, 2008
Happy New Year 2008!!
Happy New Year 2008!!
Time flies, and it's now 2008. I have been busy in the last few months training for a new technical skill (for an upcoming work contract), besides working on my new business plan when time permits. It is now catch-up time on administrative things.
December 2007 was a busy time for me too, with several year-end dinners and banquets. My Christmas season was filled with a carolling activity with the EACO Christmas Eve carolling team to Queensway Carleton Hospital, and helping out at EACO during the Christmas Eve candle-light service. Then, I am off to Toronto for a New Year celebration with family members and friends.
For 2008, I am hoping for an even better year, a year that will bring freshness, both spiritually and physically. Likewise, may 2008 also be a wonderful year filled with fond memories for you too!
Time flies, and it's now 2008. I have been busy in the last few months training for a new technical skill (for an upcoming work contract), besides working on my new business plan when time permits. It is now catch-up time on administrative things.
December 2007 was a busy time for me too, with several year-end dinners and banquets. My Christmas season was filled with a carolling activity with the EACO Christmas Eve carolling team to Queensway Carleton Hospital, and helping out at EACO during the Christmas Eve candle-light service. Then, I am off to Toronto for a New Year celebration with family members and friends.
For 2008, I am hoping for an even better year, a year that will bring freshness, both spiritually and physically. Likewise, may 2008 also be a wonderful year filled with fond memories for you too!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Mid-Summer 2007
I'll just be brief this time.
I know that some of you may be wondering what's happening to me here with no updates on my blog. Well, it's summer time here, and things have now shifted into a leisure mode. Nevertheless, I'm still quite busy on my summer vacation (this month), working on my new challenge -- a software development project, and is part of my new business plan, but it doesn't generate any income at all for at least a few years even if it is successful. This involves upgrading my computer with new software and hardware capabilities, and studying/reading up books and articles.
Oh, I've just heard over the radio: Donald Duck doesn't wear pants...
I know that some of you may be wondering what's happening to me here with no updates on my blog. Well, it's summer time here, and things have now shifted into a leisure mode. Nevertheless, I'm still quite busy on my summer vacation (this month), working on my new challenge -- a software development project, and is part of my new business plan, but it doesn't generate any income at all for at least a few years even if it is successful. This involves upgrading my computer with new software and hardware capabilities, and studying/reading up books and articles.
Oh, I've just heard over the radio: Donald Duck doesn't wear pants...
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