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Post by Dylan » Tue Feb 08, 2005 12:26 pm

Hey folks,

The last few days were some of my most hectic days so far. My computer broke down, I had all kinds of social activities to attend, had to plan a trip abroad, prepare work and actually do some work. I'm sure that sounds like a typical handful of days for most of you, but to me the stress level was abnormal.

Anyway. My comp is being repaired, meanwhile I bought a laptop so I could continue working. Two computers is safer than one I guess.

Also, I'll be flying to Norway tomorrow evening, for business, and be back Friday night.

See you all later.

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Post by Brendocon » Tue Feb 08, 2005 12:32 pm

Yes! He's leaving the EU. Now to rig it so he won't be allowed back in... :lurk:
Grrr. Argh.

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Post by Eline » Tue Feb 08, 2005 1:08 pm

Have fun! And do you best at work. :up:

And bring back some Norwegian goodies :)

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Post by Obfleur » Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:06 pm

Let me know what you think about cold Norway! :)
Can't believe I'm still here.

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Post by Dylan » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:20 pm

Thanks, folks.

I'm in my hotel in Aalesund now, and I'm using the free wireless network to browse the internet! I'm such a nerd! This is quite awesome though. I just turn on my laptop and everything's working.

Flight was good, Oslo to Aalesund was delayed though - didn't reach my hotel before 0.30 am. Had a bit of sleep, and a looong day. The simulator setup here is amazing. Very advanced technology, I can only guess what their budget is. Tomorrow I'll be giving a bit of Quest3D education.

Here's a couple of pictures I just took with my digital camera, which I then hooked up to the laptop, and wirelessly uploaded to my internet server. 8) :D


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Post by Obfleur » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:28 pm

Yay, Dyland and Norway! :D

Nice to hear from you! I'm glad you're enjoying our scandinavian environment. And the wireless broadband :D
Can't believe I'm still here.

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Post by Dylan » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:33 pm

I'm liking it a lot here, Obfleur. I already expect I'll be returning to Scandinavia at some point in the future.

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Post by Obfleur » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:52 pm

Coolness! :)

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Post by Impactor returns 2.0 » Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:29 pm

dont u hate laptop touch pads... i get so sick of mine...
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Post by Guest » Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:06 am

Dylan wrote:I'm such a nerd!
NERD![/Homer]
Dylan wrote:Image
Ah. The classic 'photo of my camera, taken by my camera' photo. Classic!

Oh, and how long have you been of the Brunnen-G?

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Post by Dylan » Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:22 am

Of the what?!

That does not compute.

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Post by Predabot » Fri Feb 11, 2005 7:11 am

I think he means your gastly beige/light brown cardigan...that, or your camera. :oops:

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Post by spiderfrommars » Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:26 am

Good pics Dylan. :)

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Post by KingMob » Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:31 pm

Rebis wrote:Oh, and how long have you been of the Brunnen-G?
...holy crap, the likeness is quite startling.

Good to hear you're enjoying yourself, Dylan.

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Post by Dylan » Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:27 pm

Thanks folks. I'll comment later on.


Just got back home. My plane from Aalesund to Oslo was delayed, so I missed my flight to Rotterdam. Spent another night in Norway, another luxurious hotel, this time using my own money. Expensive, but tres chique. Pictures later perhaps.

I am so tired, it's unreal. Tonight I "have to" go to my best friend's birthday, tomorrow I'll be working on a demo for the Norwegians, on Monday I should actually restart work on the Quest3D manual (might have to postpone that), plus the rest of the week is fully booked with social events also.

All in favor of 30 hours per day - raise your hand please.

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