hmmm....
how powerfull is this community, Im not sure,,, certainly more powerfull than when i was last here. I post one update, and all of a sudden my inbox and ICQ are bouncing "hey there, hows it going!" ,, "Great to have you back! we all missed you".

Im set aback,,, i have to admit a few tears were shed, *heh! im a man, i can admit that i cry sometimes!* Its really moving...... Thanks!

So whats happening, well im off to a concert tommorow, then NY on tuesday after a day at work on monday,,, then im back,,, off on holiday to kenya 9 days later.

Im going to Nairobi, then out onto safari for 4 days, then onto Mombassa beach to live out the rest of my holiday there. I intend to do some snorkling and diving, and brush up on my sailing, i havent done that for a few years.

After that im doing other stuff, ill tell you all more later,,, my learning curve is accelerating at work as I take Core Java, Architecture Design, and Design patterns on board... its all getting hectic. But its all good!

I dont know what else to write, im moved by the reaction of the community. I look forward to NY and ill give Jen messages and news to bring back to you all!

- james

HeHeHe! My First ever update, they didnt expect me to ever use this. In fact I think Mike and Jen thought Id dropped off the Face of the earth all together.

Its been a tough 4 Months! Real tough, The IT industry in the UK here dropped suddenly and along with it went me. Im recovered now, in a state of reasonable comfort working in London for an Internet AI Company (Artificial Intelligence).

Im starting to get back on the TIG horse, and looking at things in the UK, which could start rolling quicker and sooner than I originally ever thought. We'll see, it depends how well I get on with other things...

Im off to NewYork, SilverBay to a Conference, along with Jen, I dont know if Mike will be in attendance. However, im speaking on behalf of TakingITGlobal, so for those that havent met me yet! Hi! and I was here first *LOL* just kiddin! As derek says "Its All Good!"

Well guys, im going to TRY and use updates more often to keep everyone informed, its good to be back in the loop! Im so inspired by all the things youve acheived and work youve done. You guys are truly as great as i ever imagined!

- James