Holiday blah
This time of year always depresses me a bit, from a professional perspective.
As a news guy, I depend on the constant inflow of press releases, product announcements, updates and so on to keep my job interesting. Almost throughout the year, I can count on a steady stream of such material to arrive in my e-mail inbox; when that doesn't happen, I can usually cull nuggets of information from the wire services or from other sites that carry similar coverage to ours.
There are only two points where it really goes dead -- Thanksgiving week and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. A lot of companies shut down during those times, and those that stay open realize that a lot of people travel during this time of year so figure it's not worthwhile to announce anything.
I'm left holding the bag, of course.
I take solace in knowing that I can take an early day today and that I have a few days off to enjoy with the family; I'm looking forward to it. But sitting in front of my keyboard I can't help but feel a bit frustrated as I watch the clock count down, too!
Comments
How about during the low periods of news, you can post updates here with older stories about the Frickin Van. Like some of the other adventures that have happened with it over the years before Tikkabik's glorious return. Maybe like the day you bought the van and put the key in the ignition for the first time thinking it will last you a lifetime or something.
Less politics though.
Posted by: Frank | November 26, 2003 09:57 AM
Hey, we gave you two PRs. Just doing our part to keep you occupied.
Posted by: Dan Dickinson | November 26, 2003 10:42 AM
Yes yes yes! More Frickin Van stories! You can start writing a book about the Frickin Van in your downtime.
I feel like a member of the Cult of the Frickin Van. ;)
Posted by: lyssa | November 26, 2003 01:41 PM
I have the same problem you do, Peter. I'll keep iConquer open for the entire week between Xmas and New Year's. Join me in a few hundred games.
Posted by: Corey | November 26, 2003 01:42 PM
You know, Henry Ford once tore apart a car design he hated with his bare hands in front of the team presenting it to him. According to the story, he ripped the doors from their hinges and beat the rest of the car with his shoe.
The van's had its last laugh.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Barylick | November 26, 2003 09:38 PM
Two votes against one. More van stories win.
Bring them on
Posted by: Frank | November 26, 2003 09:41 PM
That Henry Ford story reminds me of something I read about Steve Jobs' reaction to the first design for a second-generation iMac (the one that eventually became the 17" desk lamp model we know now).
Posted by: Corey | November 26, 2003 11:18 PM
You all seem to express the same emotion of hate for Mr Bush I guess you must all love
Terrorism you are all Terrorist supporters and are traitors to the human race on the sanctity of life.
Yet since September 11, Tens of thousands have died thru Terrorism all over the world,
only one world leader has said no to Terrorism.
Posted by: Rod | December 31, 2004 05:50 PM