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[blur911]

I once saw the International Space Station with the naked eye.  Was neat seing it move across the sky.

NASA makes it easy to find.  It's definitely worth doing.
http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/#.VacGKvlBHX4

You have to get it in the dead of night.  Some of those near dawn dates it won't be dark enough to easily see IMO.

It's in the earth's shadow in the dead of night, you can see it most nights until about midnight and often twice per night.  Here is a great site that also gives magnitude (brightness) and where to look.

http://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544

[rrocket]

Watched the meteor shower yesterday.  Saw 25+ in an hour and 2 instances in what appeared to be the meteor breaking into 2 pieces.

Awesome!!

[bridgecity]

I spent about 15 minutes watching, right around midnight.  I was seeing at least one every 30 seconds, sometimes there was only a few seconds between.  Best action was in the north portion of the sky.

[KD]

Well, interesting day for sure!  I just got off the phone with one of our corporate VPs after he called me at home and I'm on vacation.  It's never usually a good thing when that type of thing happens, but he immediately put me at ease and asked if I was interested in an acting management role for another major project similar to the one I worked on several years back and he needs an answer by next Monday when I return from vacation. 

A confidentiality agreement is standard fare for this type of thing, but it will involve lots of travel commuting weekly by air to the project location and could last for up to two years.  I really enjoyed the couple of years I spent on the last one, but my situation has changed quite a bit since and I know my wife will not like me being away for that long.  Last time I was away for four days out of the week, but I was only a couple hours drive away for most of that and much of it was local.  I also really like what I am doing now so it will be a difficult decision for sure.

#majordecisiontime 

[Snowman]

Well, interesting day for sure!  I just got off the phone with one of our corporate VPs after he called me at home and I'm on vacation.  It's never usually a good thing when that type of thing happens, but he immediately put me at ease and asked if I was interested in an acting management role for another major project similar to the one I worked on several years back and he needs an answer by next Monday when I return from vacation. 

A confidentiality agreement is standard fare for this type of thing, but it will involve lots of travel commuting weekly by air to the project location and could last for up to two years.  I really enjoyed the couple of years I spent on the last one, but my situation has changed quite a bit since and I know my wife will not like me being away for that long.  Last time I was away for four days out of the week, but I was only a couple hours drive away for most of that and much of it was local.  I also really like what I am doing now so it will be a difficult decision for sure.

#majordecisiontime 

Tough call but if you say no will you be asked again?

[KD]

Well, interesting day for sure!  I just got off the phone with one of our corporate VPs after he called me at home and I'm on vacation.  It's never usually a good thing when that type of thing happens, but he immediately put me at ease and asked if I was interested in an acting management role for another major project similar to the one I worked on several years back and he needs an answer by next Monday when I return from vacation. 

A confidentiality agreement is standard fare for this type of thing, but it will involve lots of travel commuting weekly by air to the project location and could last for up to two years.  I really enjoyed the couple of years I spent on the last one, but my situation has changed quite a bit since and I know my wife will not like me being away for that long.  Last time I was away for four days out of the week, but I was only a couple hours drive away for most of that and much of it was local.  I also really like what I am doing now so it will be a difficult decision for sure.

#majordecisiontime 

Tough call but if you say no will you be asked again?

Well not for this project for sure, but he is an old college buddy of mine so he will understand either way so no worriees there.  It's more of a lost opportunity and some nice perks always come with these large capital projects but there's also lots coming up in the role I am in now.  Luckily I've worked my way into the most demanding skill sets within our company the last 10 years so I'm in a relatively good position within an industry that is downsizing somewhat in other areas.

Unfortunately I've also had some medical issues last few months that have me worried somewhat and that's a long story in itself, but really figures into the decision more than anything else.  For that reason alone it makes the decision possibly the hardest I've had to make in my entire career so far.  Fak! 

[tenpenny]

Tough balance.  You want to be successful and happy at work, but you also want to be alive and still have a family.

It's a tough choice.  Good luck with the decision.

[Snowman]

Well, interesting day for sure!  I just got off the phone with one of our corporate VPs after he called me at home and I'm on vacation.  It's never usually a good thing when that type of thing happens, but he immediately put me at ease and asked if I was interested in an acting management role for another major project similar to the one I worked on several years back and he needs an answer by next Monday when I return from vacation. 

A confidentiality agreement is standard fare for this type of thing, but it will involve lots of travel commuting weekly by air to the project location and could last for up to two years.  I really enjoyed the couple of years I spent on the last one, but my situation has changed quite a bit since and I know my wife will not like me being away for that long.  Last time I was away for four days out of the week, but I was only a couple hours drive away for most of that and much of it was local.  I also really like what I am doing now so it will be a difficult decision for sure.

#majordecisiontime 

Tough call but if you say no will you be asked again?

Well not for this project for sure, but he is an old college buddy of mine so he will understand either way so no worriees there.  It's more of a lost opportunity and some nice perks always come with these large capital projects but there's also lots coming up in the role I am in now.  Luckily I've worked my way into the most demanding skill sets within our company the last 10 years so I'm in a relatively good position within an industry that is downsizing somewhat in other areas.

Unfortunately I've also had some medical issues last few months that have me worried somewhat and that's a long story in itself, but really figures into the decision more than anything else.  For that reason alone it makes the decision possibly the hardest I've had to make in my entire career so far.  Fak! 

You have to do what you have to do man  The biggest mistakes in my career have been turning down promotions when they presented themselves. Last one was 3 years ago for a top floor Bay Street job....people thought I was crazy when I said no thanks.....working from home in my PJ's and unshaven for half the pay is fun tho 

[rrocket]

Well, interesting day for sure!  I just got off the phone with one of our corporate VPs after he called me at home and I'm on vacation.  It's never usually a good thing when that type of thing happens, but he immediately put me at ease and asked if I was interested in an acting management role for another major project similar to the one I worked on several years back and he needs an answer by next Monday when I return from vacation. 

A confidentiality agreement is standard fare for this type of thing, but it will involve lots of travel commuting weekly by air to the project location and could last for up to two years.  I really enjoyed the couple of years I spent on the last one, but my situation has changed quite a bit since and I know my wife will not like me being away for that long.  Last time I was away for four days out of the week, but I was only a couple hours drive away for most of that and much of it was local.  I also really like what I am doing now so it will be a difficult decision for sure.

#majordecisiontime 

Tough call but if you say no will you be asked again?

Well not for this project for sure, but he is an old college buddy of mine so he will understand either way so no worriees there.  It's more of a lost opportunity and some nice perks always come with these large capital projects but there's also lots coming up in the role I am in now.  Luckily I've worked my way into the most demanding skill sets within our company the last 10 years so I'm in a relatively good position within an industry that is downsizing somewhat in other areas.

Unfortunately I've also had some medical issues last few months that have me worried somewhat and that's a long story in itself, but really figures into the decision more than anything else.  For that reason alone it makes the decision possibly the hardest I've had to make in my entire career so far.  Fak! 

You have to do what you have to do man  The biggest mistakes in my career have been turning down promotions when they presented themselves. Last one was 3 years ago for a top floor Bay Street job....people thought I was crazy when I said no thanks.....working from home in my PJ's and unshaven for half the pay is fun tho 

When I was traveling doing manufacturing eng. for a company, it was great for the 1st year or so.  Then it got old quick...especially sometimes being home only 5 days a month.  BS with the airport, BS with rentals, frequently eating out alone, etc, etc.  On the flip side, I made big money.

If I was offered the same job today for even more money, I'd turn it down.  Just not interested.  Happy with what I'm doing now for a fraction of the wage.  Plus I like being somewhat semi-retired with my 4 work days a week schedule. 

[rrocket]

Holy crap!  Did anyone see the size of the explosion and the shockwave?

Looks like a whole bunch of new cars too the brunt of it...

Can anyone translate what these guys are saying?  Apart from "Holy sh*t!!"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9_lbtxzKSQ

[Bubba]

Holy crap!  Did anyone see the size of the explosion and the shockwave?

Looks like a whole bunch of new cars too the brunt of it...

Can anyone translate what these guys are saying?  Apart from "Holy sh*t!!"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9_lbtxzKSQ

The magnitude of the blast was remarkable.

[Snowman]

Wow. How many people were hurt or worse?

[rrocket]

Wow. How many people were hurt or worse?

They are saying "hundreds" injured and 50 killed at this point.

[CanuckS2K]

Well, interesting day for sure!  I just got off the phone with one of our corporate VPs after he called me at home and I'm on vacation.  It's never usually a good thing when that type of thing happens, but he immediately put me at ease and asked if I was interested in an acting management role for another major project similar to the one I worked on several years back and he needs an answer by next Monday when I return from vacation. 

A confidentiality agreement is standard fare for this type of thing, but it will involve lots of travel commuting weekly by air to the project location and could last for up to two years.  I really enjoyed the couple of years I spent on the last one, but my situation has changed quite a bit since and I know my wife will not like me being away for that long.  Last time I was away for four days out of the week, but I was only a couple hours drive away for most of that and much of it was local.  I also really like what I am doing now so it will be a difficult decision for sure.

#majordecisiontime 

Wow, that's a tough one Tom, which way are you leaning at this point?  I know that you're really content with what you're doing now, so I'm sure that makes you quite torn.  I remember a few years ago I got a job offer that was paying vastly more than I was making, but it required extensive travel.  I didn't want to be away from my family and chose quality of life over more money.  Best of luck with the decision, no doubt it won't be an easy one. 

[Solstice2006]

You mention your life has changed in the last few years, which is why the decision is more difficult.  How has it changed?

[Bubba]

Wow. How many people were hurt or worse?

They are saying "hundreds" injured and 50 killed at this point.

An excellent collection of pictures from the scene at the link below.  What I want to know is, how did the cars remain so neatly in rows?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3195477/Fifty-people-injured-enormous-blast-explosives-shipment-hits-Chinese-city.html

[5 Wheel Drive]

Holy cr@p...the guy who died in this crash last night works (worked) in my building.  Too bad, he was a nice guy.

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/two-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-near-winchester

[KD]

Holy cr@p...the guy who died in this crash last night works (worked) in my building.  Too bad, he was a nice guy.

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/two-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-near-winchester

Sad news man! 

[KD]

You mention your life has changed in the last few years, which is why the decision is more difficult.  How has it changed?

Briefly:

1) Wife - There are just the two of us at home and she doesn't feel that secure being left alone for that long esp when I have to rely on air travel to return.  Lack of companionship is another issue as we are best friends and mostly hang out with each other. She had immediately family living close by last time I was away and a big-a$$ dog for security, but the dog is gone now and family has moved away.

2) Work situation - I hated what I was doing before the last opportunity came up and even though I was only given until the end of day to make a decision at that time I said yes before the end of the call.

3) Medical stuff - not even gonna go there...

Anyway, I've read and appreciated the comments folks and after talking about it with the missus last night I think I've made up my mind, but a couple of phone calls Monday morning should cement my position. 

[KD]

Just got home and one of our neighbors has a live band playing in their back yard.