Planning for awesome

As you probably know Murray retired earlier this year and Isaac left his position at Sphero in September.  After helping launch of the new product, Ollie, http://www.gosphero.com/, it was time to to travel with Murray.  I haven't done very well with work life balance on a week to week basis, so I am trying to do it on a year to year basis, where I work for a few years and then take a year off.  The exploits from my last year off are here:  http://thepartialsabbatical.blogspot.com/

Why go to Europe in late fall and winter?  Because when the Murmonster and her sister make a decision, such an event is to be celebrated and respected.  They decided on the south of France.  Her sister is no longer going and we are no longer going to the south of France, but, we already have tickets for Stockholm with the general idea of heading south through Europe before it gets too cold and parking it someplace south.  So here we go.  Those who have experienced Isaac planning a trip will be familiar with the dreaded spreadsheet itinerary.  And here it is.

So other than taking a few ballet classes and swimming and trying to write some test firmware for a personal project and dealing with COBRA and FSAs and all, I spend too much time wondering if the extra $36 a night is worth it for the hotel with the waterfront views.  Its a tough life.

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