Hi, My Name Is Rich and I'm...Starting Something New

From now on, I think (hopefully this will work out and not seem the like the stupidest idea ever) I'll begin my titles just as the one above and flesh it out with the blog post itself. Maybe that will help me write more often and more concisely about my interests. And maybe someone will want to read it. If not, then it's just a little "me" time on the net.

UPDATE: As I thought about what I said above, I realized just how stupid it sounded...the title needs to be finished before I start the post! Ah...maybe the rest of it's stupid too, but I'm going to try it and see...

Phoenix and RUG

Arizona. Phoenix. More precisely, the Hilton resort. That's the site of this year's RUG conference 2006. Right now, if you didn't know me at all, you might imagine that I am some sort of carpet salesman...perhaps, if you do know me, you might think me a carpetbagger. Well, sorry (and thank you for playing) you'd be wrong on both counts. RUG stands for Response Users Group. Response is a catalog/fulfillment software package that my company uses and I have had the privilege to fly out here with one of my colleages to attend this three day event. I was glad it was being held in Phoenix because I've never been here before. During this time of year, it's actually quite pleasant. These past couple of days have been 70s to 80s during the day and 50s to 60s in the evening so, you know, no complaints. I can honestly say I wouldn't want to live here -- especially if all you have to look at is this:

Need I say more?

So anyway, I've been here for this conference and it's been pretty cool really. I'm learning a lot about the business I'm in now and the systems we use. The knowledge is invaluable -- assuming I can actually take back what I've learned and do something with it that helps the company!

I'd love to bring the family out here sometime just for fun...but it will be a few years yet.

Well, I'm sorry that this is quite possibly the most boring post I've ever done, but it's late and I've got to get to bed...see you soon!