VR Goggles + RC Airplane = Much Coolness

This video, although from the French version of Google Video, shows an incredible DIY setup that someone built. It's a radio-controlled airplane with a pan/tilt camera mounted in it. The camera is connected to a pair of VR goggles, allowing the person to view everything from a pilot's seat perspective. Very cool.

 

"Permanently" Employed At Last!

After almost 4 years of working as a contractor, I finally got a "real" job. I became a full-time employee of ConocoPhillips on Sept. 1. I'm now formally a Systems Analyst for a global server support team. Since I built most of these servers, it only makes sense that I also support them. I really enjoy working on an Enterprise level. I have systems literally all over the world. From Bejing, ROC and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Moscow, England, Ireland and even Lagos, Nigeria...anywhere's there is oil, you can bet we have a server there. I've become quite adept at working odd hours, with all of the times zones we operate in. Thank goodness for VPN connections from home...as I get to do a good bit of support while sitting in this very chair in my computer room. It really feels good to finally be back to where I was almost exactly 5 years ago when RF Consulting went out of business.

Things at home have been great. Amy started school tonight to learn tax preparation, so she can do some seasonal work starting early next year. Griffin's still growing like crazy and has started 4-year old classes at the local elementary school. He's learning a lot and really enjoys getting to play with so many kids. He is still obsessed with weather and nature and can tell you more about tornados than you ever wanted to know. He's also still taking pictures whenever I forget to hide the camera. I've got lots taken by him and me that I need to post soon, since it's almost the end of Summer. I hope everyone had a good one this year. I'll do my best to post more often as we slide on into Fall.