Yeah, November. How did that happen? About 11 months ago I was furiously working on an “MTB Expansion Plan” in my office at my last job. And then there was this hot, bright flash which turned out to be summer. And then one day it was gone, and I had to put long pants on [...]
Read moreWe spawn again!
October 9, 2009
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So, I guess I must have had SOME spare time — we’re expecting another little one. Woohoo! This time around we actually had a baby welcoming the news with some screaming. “I’m…so…happy…” I said through gritting teeth as Joseph shrieked. But I was, and I am. And Joseph seems to love his “Best Big Brother [...]
Read moreYelp.com, you’re killing me
October 6, 2009
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If it’s not one thing, it’s another… So, this summer I relied heavily on positive reviews on Yelp.com. At the high point, I had FIFTEEN five-star reviews. Not just “He’s helpful,” but full-on, here’s-a-story-of-why-MTB-is-awesome kind of reviews. In all humility, we rocked the moving industry with our kick-ass customer service. Pride goeth before the fall, [...]
Read moreMaybe I’ll write a book…
October 6, 2009
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Heh. I’ve been saying that since before some of you were born. Seriously, though, what’s stopping me? In a few weeks, it certainly won’t be MyTruckBuddy.com. August was our biggest month ever, and September wasn’t far behind. But here we are into the first week of October, and there are already signs of it becoming [...]
Read moreTesting iPhone functionality
October 4, 2009
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Testing whether I can post a pic via my iPhone. Yeah, I got an iPhone…
Read moreUh oh…
September 24, 2009
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Tonight my wife mentioned something she read in “Ellie” Magazine. “I think it’s pronounced “Ell,” I said. “How did you know that?” “Uh, I don’t know. I guess I heard it somewhere.” Not one minute later I asked her where she was going to get her hair done tonight. “Uh, I’m not sure. I think [...]
Read more“The 4-Hour Work Week”
September 23, 2009
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Anyone read this yet? It could be a life-changer, but I’m reserving my final impressions for the period AFTER the euphoric discovery phase. You know how it is — you come across some new book/CD/system that makes you see things in a new way, and you just know that This is the thing I’ve been [...]
Read moreTwo Years of Truck Buddy
September 20, 2009
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I know, I know. For a blogger, I sure make a good mover… Well, no more excuses. It was a busy summer. I could call it “The Summer of a Thousand Good Intentions.” Another equally accurate title might be “The Summer of a Thousand Moves.” I don’t remember if I mentioned it here before, (it’s [...]
Read moreIt took my son literally 10 seconds to figure out the fan remote
August 16, 2009
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It took me somewhat longer.
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