You may not have noticed, but since the start of the year and even just prior to 2015, I have been on Hubski less. This is due to a number of factors, but primarily two: Kids and work. The work part should be getting back to normal in the not too distant future and the kid thing is, hopefully, here to stay. I have been trying to manage my time better though because I really miss you guys. No joke. Hanging out here and hearing about what all of you are up to is such a positive part of my life.
Therefore, I would like to ask you to indulge me while I shout-out to those of you that I've not interacted with in too long. Some of you I may have recently interacted with but not around the topic(s) I'm most curious about regarding you. So, while this is specific to me and the conversations you and I have had over the years, I would be glad to have others weigh in in the comment section.
Also, if I DID NOT shout-out to you, it does not mean that I'm not interested in what you've been up to or accomplishing. The impetus for this post was a video that blackbootz recently posted about his applying to be on American Ninja Warrior. I thought that it was awesome and I almost missed the post, which means there are other awesome things I've likely missed of late. So, here goes my litany of questions for you all. My hope is that the comment section here becomes an awesome way for ALL OF US (not just those shouted out to) to "catch up" with one another.
b_b, I have heard next to nothing about your wedding or about the reception that you threw in Michigan. How did it go? What were your favorite parts? How did the bride look? How does it feel to be married now? Different?
insomniasexx - Are you still globetrotting? What was your favorite destination? Favorite food? If you've already done a trip report, link please, I missed it. I'm envious of your freedom and I'm so glad you are using it for adventure, too many people squander it.
forwardslash - How is the rewrite coming? Any chance you can share some screen-shots for the Hubski community? Also, do you realize that when you and I first became pals on Hubski you were just engaged? Think about that... you're like an old married pro by now. Also, for those of you that don't know it, / has an amazing wife. They're a great couple that truly seemed destined to be together. I really like it when his wife is able to say hello on our team calls. Cheers pal!
mk -How is your family? We always talk Hubski etc, but we don't talk enough about how gq and your beautiful daughter are doing. How are they? The kids grow up so quickly. What are some of the interesting things that she is up to these days? Would you say that being a father has been intuitive for you or have you struggled with it? You seem like a natural to me.
kleinbl00 - What's up with the novel? What's up with getting out of LA? -I forget if I've ever asked you, but do you guys plan on having more kids ever? You should know that one of my goals in life is that our families hang out some day, I'd really enjoy that. It seems so many of us fellas on Hubski have daughters around the same age. That would be one hell of a play date.
lil -How was your school year this year? How is your spousal unit doing? How is your daughter? How are YOU? I think you take such good care of everyone that sometimes, I bet, you forget that last question.
theadvancedapes, I know you stopped by the other day and briefly mentioned that you are settling in to life in Belgium. How is it? What are you studying right now, what is your work? What is your overall goal while there? Are you still pursuing life as a science popularizer? Is the blog still going? How about the PBS vids? I miss ya pal.
ButterflyEffect -You in Washington yet? How was the move? What do you think of the place? If you're not there yet, how are you feeling about going? Whens the job start?
galen - Fleeing the nest. How do you feel about heading off to school? What, if anything freaks you out? Also, did you record drums on that tune I posted?
Mindwolf -Life as a skeptic, never trusting anyone... must be rough. -Just kidding. How is the Michigan Skeptics group doing? Have your numbers grown over the years since we first met? That's quite a lot of work to keep something like that going. My hats off to you.
humanodon -My little asian brother. How is Boston pal? Any luck with the ladies? Career? I miss reading your commentary and your poetry.
_refugee_ -Did you just get a new tattoo? I recall seeing something like that while trying to peruse Hubski on my phone, while my daughter was at dance class. How is the poetry coming along? Any new publications on the horizon? It seems 2014 was a good year for you in that regard, right? How is life with the boyfriend? All good?
eightbitsamurai -Even when life is crazy ass busy, I still manage to read all the happenings in Hubskina. The other day, I showed my daughter the drawing you made of "green" and I told her it was me. She likes it. -Thanks for making me seem cooler than I am.
flagamuffin and veen, thanks again for spearheading the #bestof2014, I know that I was of ZERO help with that, my apologies. I appreciate how much you guys help out around here. What's going on with you both? Any travel plans? If I missed posts, please link. veen, you back home now? Also, every time I write "veen" my computer wants it to say, "even." -EVERY DAMN TIME.
mknod -How is the writing going? It was for a podcast, right? Did you finish it?
cgod -Can we buy a cup of coffee from you yet? Where you at in the process of opening your shop?
mike -Viking camp? Is it up and running yet? If at all possible, could you share some new photos of the place. I think what you are doing is amazing. I hope you are well pal!
ghostoffuffle -How are the twins? How are you? I know we keep in pretty good touch outside of Hubski, but seriously dude.. how are ya? You are a busy mo-fo. When exactly are you guys planning on moving? Is it just a "perhaps" thing or is it a "definite" thing? Also, one last plug for you to move to NC.
cW -When are you moving in to my driveway?
ecib -One of the largest referring links to Hubski in 2014 was a post you made describing how to take an old popcorn popper and convert it in to a coffee roaster. However, the largest link provider to Hubski remains NotPhil's how to make a mircowaved frittata. How are you guys? ecib, you still roasting coffee? NotPhil, I miss your photo-essay/geo quizzes. Those were badass. Hope you two are well.
briandmyers -You always seem to be up to something. What is it these days? Fixing up an old boat? Keeping bees? Making beer? Making mead? All of the above? What's keeping you busy these days brian? I hope you and the missus are well!
nowaypablo -I'm going to keep the #songsforpabs going. Hope you don't mind. I think I saw in chatter that you are taking the SAT's soon. Good luck, let me know how you feel you did.
Meriadoc, arguewithatree -How is life in DC? I should be heading out that way sometime in 2015 and we will have to get a scotch together (maybe several). -We will of course invite wasoxygen and leave him with the tab.
BLOB_CASTLE -How is life in Oregon? You are engaged, right? Have you set a date for the wedding? Formal, informal?
sounds_sound -I am psyched to come see you in Vancouver. SO SO SO excited. What can we do while I'm there? Any chance you could take a couple days away from work? Jo will be in conferences during the day and I could explore Vancouver with you. I'm really looking forward to it.
steve -You working on anything cool of late? Any new videos? I promise I'll get a new podcast started soon, I miss working on them.
AnSionnachRua -You still stomping around gods green earth with no shoes? What's the longest trek you've been on of late? I hope you are well, it's been too long my friend.
T-Dog -You are tracking a new album with your band. How is it going? I'm very excited to hear the tunes, as you know.. I'm a fan. Let me know if you ever have roughs you can share. I love hearing music prior to completion.
Complexity -How is your book sharing initiative going?
demure -Have you played Carnegie yet? Break a leg!! I can't wait to hear about it.
elizabeth, I haven't heard from you in a while, any big travel plans coming up? I miss seeing your photography, you have such a great eye. I hope you are well!
cliffelam -How is life in your new digs? You want to run the Tar Heel 10 miler with me this year?
caio -What are you up to these days? You a linguist? I recall that when you joined Hubski YEARS ago, it was to better your english as you were studying linguistics, right? Did it help? What are you working on these days?
JakobVirgil -You still in my neck of the woods? What ever happened to the napkin art?
AshShields -How is your radio show going? You still doing it?
StJohn, When can I expect the next book? Is it in the same vein as Radium Baby?
I look forward to hearing from you all. I've missed being as active as I used to be, but I shall be back in full force soon!
All my best!
-Steve