It's late and I'm working on a tug boat. I never thought I'd say this, but the prospects of an articulated tug/barge actually have me pretty pumped up. It's cheaper, more flexible, and still meets or exceeds every mission requirement. In IOE 583 we are learning about machines like this, only they aren't cheaper and they fall short in some areas. Basically, the NA purist in me has died a little, but a ro/ro will never look like a yacht or even a liner so why not go for the best solution. Personally, I think if you paint the thing and put some logos on the side most people wouldn't know the difference.
Tonight I'm at home using the internet. How's that working, you ask? Just fine, thanks. The thing with WiFi is that it still has a couple of teeency little bugs, like if you don't set it up right, your neighbors can use it while you sleep. Online they call it poaching, and I suppose it is. I don't think I'd make a habit of it, but it sure is convenient and it really takes me back to my formative years as a computer nerd slash IT consultant.
Finally, a pic from Nick of the group at Tremblant.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005