November 4, 2011
basking in the moment....
I know tis but a fleeting moment, but as of this date and time, after 13 games played in the 2011-2012 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the #1 team in the NHL. You weren't predicting that anytime last year eh?
I don't expect it to last, or be a sign of the coming of the Cup, but I am happy they're playing hard and winning the games they need to. GO LEAFS GO!
Posted by Dr.Unk at 5:15 PM | Comments (0)
October 25, 2011
quality craftsmanship lasts...
There's just something nice about looking back on a purchase and realising it was quality and the right choice. Back in 2001, I did a co-op placement at a company called JDS Uniphase. They were growing and a big part of the tech boom. The bust came and within a year of my placement, my old department no longer existed. At one point I bought shares in that company... that was not the quality that I am writing about.
The smart decision I made during that time was to buy myself a nice watch. I went to Eaton's (if I recall correctly) and bought a Roots watch. It was more money than I'd spent on watches my entire life but I really liked it. It's now on it's second battery, and third watchband, but it hasn't missed a beat. A quality bit of craftsmanship and one that I'd like to recognise and pass along. It's far too often that we complain of bad quality gear. So thank you Roots for a great watch!
Posted by Dr.Unk at 6:45 PM | Comments (0)