A while back, we had some consultants from India come over (for about 7 weeks) and do some work. I was working with them sort of indirectly - I was the guy who put a pretty front end on their back end work. Anyway, they were pretty good guys, and knew their stuff pretty well, so when I was asked my opinion, that’s what I said. We’ve had some bad consultants, and some good ones. Projects always go a lot more smoothly when there are good consultants involved.

Anyway, one of the Indian consultants is back in town - actually has been for a couple of weeks now. On Tuesday, he came and gave me a gift from his area, which is apparently known for their handicrafts. It’s a soapstone(?) carved elephant with all kinds of sparklies inlaid into it in very fancy patterns. I put it on a shelf near the entrance to my office/cube, and it successfully distracts anyone coming to ask me questions. :-) It’s quite a nice gift, and was completely unexpected. Apparently he brought a bunch of gifts - all different - for various people who he worked with.

There’s an ultimate tournament tomorrow, and I was planning on playing, but the weather looks like it’s going to be nasty. I’m a wimp, so I probably won’t go. The Riders game is on tomorrow night anyway, so I’m going to have to make sure I watch that…

Simpson’s quote of the day: “Conserve your precious hatred for the game!” - Apu