Beautiful Clouds

Wow, it has been a long time since I've posted to this Blog! For now, just a couple of updates. I'll try to get back to this a bit and post more, 'cause there's lots to capture.

First just a link to the most awesome website with 365 days of images of clouds. Spectacular! Cloud 365 Project

Another fun thing is that Vancouver just hosted the Olympics. They were great to watch. I even participated in a way as I was selected to carry the torch. I ran on February 17 in Bow Island, Alberta, a town of 1200 between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. It was a real honour and brought smiles to many people.

Also, just last week, sister Dawn, was approved for another adoption from China. I created this blog the last time we went to pick up Quinlan who was 14 months then and is 6 now. This was pre-blog and is currently on a web host that could go away. But here it is for now Quinlan Peng Ping Sutherland

VrStorm is doing great! Working with some strong people. Trying to get a startup company going. Really engaged and productive.

Summer's Ending

It's Sunday, August 30, summer's almost over, Brett started grade 11 last Thursday. We had very little summer weather in Calgary. We're getting some now. We took 2 weeks off in August and travelled to Tofino, Salt Spring Island and Penticton in British Columbia and had a very nice time.

It was very nice to travel with Barry and Brett. We road-trip well together. We take our time. Barry does almost all the driving, I read, Brett reads, we stop and check out some sights, road-side attractions, have snacks, only travel for 8 or less hours per day, some days only 4.

Itinerary:
Calgary to Kelowna
1 night Kelowna
Kelowna to Vancouver
2 nights Vancouver
Ferry Vancouver to Nanaimo
1 night Nanaimo
Nanaimo to Tofino
2 nights camping in Tofino
Tofino to Salt Spring Island
3 nights cabin Salt Spring
Ferry Salt Spring to Victoria to Twassen
1 night Chilliwack
Chilliwack to Penticton
5 nights camping in Penticton
Penticton to Calgary

Saw Orcas, Grey and Humpback whales on a hotsprings zodiac sightseeing 7 hour trip from Tofino - awesome!!! Golfed and visited market and Fulford Day on Salt Spring - beautiful and relaxing. Rented boat and enjoyed warm beach time in Penticton. Fabulous Vacation!

Tim Packer Art

I was in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa for 15 days for various reasons. While in Ottawa I stumbled upon this Canadian artist's work in a gallery. I really love it. I think I will get one eventually for the final spot in our house that needs a piece. Tim Packer site.

Anyways, back to life....

Am now part of a startup.

I'm very engaged. It's exciting to wake up and work for yourself for a change.

Had a startup/spinout, Nial Systems Limited from Queen's in mid-80s wound down in 2005.

Worked for not-for-profits: Alberta Research Council, iCORE, Cybera for 22 years.

Now creating VrSTORM with partners.

This line caught my eye while reading it last night:

"The edge of her anxiety had receded, not quite past the horizon but sufficient to have restored her curiosity." - William Gibson, Spook Country, 2006 pg. 172

up the misty mountain where the eagle takes the wind

Becoming an entrepreneur and working for myself for a change.

I am now up the misty mountain where the eagle takes the wind. - Ferron

Facebook Quizes

There are lots of Facebook quizes these days where you answer a few questions and you get your profile. Here's some of mine:

Which colour is my Aura - RED

The more excitement they experience the more alive they will feel. Reds are practical, action-oriented, love to achieve results and be successful. They have an insatiable urge to win and create something valuable and important in their life. Their strong will power and intense, almost unlimited physical energy allows them to be extremely active, persistent and successful in virtually anything they do.

The Scorpio/Rat

The rattiest of all Rats, this Scorpio can weasel its way in and out of any deal. They are clever people whose wit and wisdom combine to create an unbeatable agenda. They think on their feet and often conceal ulterior motives. Sexy? Yes. By fits and starts.

THE DESIGNING MASTERMIND

A sharp-tongued, wily magpie if ever there was one, the Scorpio born in a Rat year will be chatty and cutting. This person is generally lithe and agile as well as quick-spirited. He or she will probably enjoy all manner of graceful sport and prove able at competitive games. The Scorpio/Rat is an amiable fellow. People like him or her straight away and never guess that behind the ready smile is a rare drive for power. He wants to hold the most potent place in whatever area he has chosen as his own. This Rat's private life is often fraught with betrayal. Like other Rats, the Scorpio born is the marrying kind. But his marriages sometimes grow shaky if too much pressure is exerted on this highly strung person. Caresses and tender gestures keep this Rat's nerves calm. Should endeavor to team up with romantic partners who are not afraid of intimacy.

What legendary Pokemon Character are you ?

Arceus

You are Arceus! You are kind to everyone and love to help bring balance to any situation. You love to brainstorm and come up with ideas and you never put anyone down. Your imagination flows wild and your kindness is boundless.

What drink are you?

Red Wine

You're a sneaky one! With all that food around you innocently slip in and before you know it WHAM! Because you provide some health benefit you are a hard habit to break. Easily justified you share the distinction with the "oldest profession" as the oldest libation known to man! Even the Bible condones you! Lucky Bitch!