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So far this year, it's been incredibly mixed.
On the highlights side, I was accepted as a Pluralsight author, am giving my first two talks at NDC London in December, and had some awesome holidays.
Weighing up on the other side. My sister had two strokes this year. My mother was rushed into intensive care a couple of weeks ago and underwent some major surgery. Jen's uncle died yesterday.
I'm pretty sure that the negatives are weighing more than the positives in the karma stakes here.
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: I'm pretty sure that the negatives are weighing more than the positives in the karma stakes here.
Don't ask for anything from our friends at Microsoft[^].
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. ~ George Washington
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: Weighing up on the other side. My sister had two strokes this year. My mother was rushed into intensive care a couple of weeks ago and underwent some major surgery. Jen's uncle died yesterday.
Sorry to hear that man. It's crazy, feels like not much I can say makes a difference in situations like this. But I hope it works out.
Jeremy Falcon
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Don't worry about it. This isn't one of those feel sorry for me messages. Funnily enough, I'm still pretty upbeat.
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My condolences Pete and hope for the best for Mom and sister.
New version: WinHeist Version 2.1.0 Beta
Have you ever just looked at someone and knew the wheel was turning but the hamster was dead?
Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9.
I'm not crazy, my reality is just different than yours!
Not my circus not my monkey's!
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That was my week last week.
Took our daughter to the doctor because of 'adnormal skin growth' around her navel. She had had umbilical surgery a few years back and something didn't look right. But... all was well; an internal stitch decided to pop out.
The next day, my wife's best friend diagnosed with breast cancer...
But, prognosis is good, so... we soldier on.
Hope your life turns to the upside more than the down.
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Seriously, my life is good. I'm not complaining here - in both my sister's and my mother's case, it could have been so much worse, and with Jen's uncle, it was a blessing when he died as he was in a really bad way.
I hope things turn out well for your daughter and your wife's friend.
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Congratulations on becoming a PluralSight author, Pete. And ![Rose | [Rose]](https://codeproject.freetls.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif) for the other.
yours, Bill
« There is only one difference between a madman and me. The madman thinks he is sane. I know I am mad. » Salvador Dali
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Thanks Bill, although all the Pluralsight stuff so far seems to be people bitching about piracy.
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Condolences on Jen's uncle. Good luck with your mother and sister.
At least it could've been worse, like when all the good stuff did NOT happen... And even then things could've been worse. Best not to think about that... 
It's an OO world.
public class SanderRossel : Lazy<Person>
{
public void DoWork()
{
throw new NotSupportedException();
}
}
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You are not wrong there Pete.
+Moved platforms and a change of scenery felt great, despite not knowing the people or the plant and having one big learning curve.
-On the family front youngest being suspected of having very mild aspergers and dyscalclia which makes things very difficult in dealing with her behaviours and trying to do homework....glad the wife has more patience than me, I get frustrated as hell.
-loosing 3 close friends at work in the space of as many months.
-I stumbled across an overseas job to a pal that she thought she would never see happen in her line of work and ended up getting it and she set off to restart her life in sunny Qatar. Moved out there with her boyfriend, couple of months later got engaged and then a month later he was dead...deaply felt for her, she is devasted as you can imagine.
~Now we are in the world of unknown waiting to see what happens at work with regards to potential spin-off or sell off and what the impact will be.
As they say, chin-up and soldier on and never let the b'stards grind you down!
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: I'm pretty sure that the negatives are weighing more than the positives in the karma stakes here.
Karma does not work over weeks.
I pray/wish you a silver lining
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: the negatives are weighing more than the positives in the karma stakes here.
Yes, it appears that way now, Pete. But you know well that things don't stay the same; everything changes, old friend, often for the better. I'm sorry to hear about Jen's uncle - please give her my condolences - but I assure you, this will pass. Hang on, and I'll be praying for you...
Will Rogers never met me.
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Thanks Roger. I appreciate that, but honestly, my life is good.
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I'm sorry to hear you're having a poor time Soren.
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Thanks Pete, but I know there are people worse off than me and I probably shouldn't complain.
Most of the negative episodes primarily "just" end up increasing the financial burden and force me to spend a lot of time away from my wife.
"When you don't know what you're doing it's best to do it quickly" - Jase #DuckDynasty
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It's only September, not time for a finally tally yet
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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all.
I'm on vacation for a week. Enjoy!
Life is like a s**t sandwich; the more bread you have, the less s**t you eat.
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I think Thanksgiving should be held on the same day for all countries; a universal holiday, regardless of religion or culture. A day to be thankful for what we have.
Enjoy your week off.
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From Canada, living in the U.S. We celebrate with friends in October and again in November...
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PhilLenoir wrote: Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all.
Cardassian? Where does that differ from the American version?
Should I stuff a moose to celebrate?
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Eddy Vluggen wrote: Cardassian? Where does that differ from the American version?
There are definitely at least three Star Trek jokes to be made here... But it's Friday, and I'm lazy.
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What do Canadians serve for a traditional dinner? Harp seal? Beaver? McDonald's?
Will Rogers never met me.
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. The Pluralsight thing is pretty cool 
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. It does kind of seem like things are slowly starting to level out.