Wednesday, January 16, 2008

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Things going well so far


On the way home...
I'm just passing the midpoint of the new work week at CGU. Much better weather than Chicago and everything has been going great so far and it's been a week of transition and discovery. Classes start next week and I've made my rounds with the IT staff and CGU administration. Faculty return next week and I hope to have time to meet with all the department heads to strategize where improvements can be made. I've got lots of new ideas and improvements in mind. Standardization and documentation of processes are on the top of my list. It's been wonderful weather and friendly people helping me along the way.

Best wishes to all,
Travis

View North


Looking South from the Foothills of Claremont


Santa Ana Winds


Virginia Dare Winery-Down the road


Neighborhood

Neighborhood in Ontario, CA

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Looking North-Grand Canyon


Grand Canyon 2



Vista


Me

Grand Canyon Cliff


Pinnacle Rock - Grand Canyon


East Basin


Grand


Petrified Forest


Painted Desert


Painted Desert


Pained Desert

The Backyard


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Arrived in California!

I'm all moved in with the basics and checked out some open houses today in the foothills around Claremont, San Antonio, Upland, and Rancho Cucamonga. Another awesome sunny day of 73 degree weather and no clouds.

The trip out was easier than I expected. I had great weather and great luck with getting hotels that took a dog for cheap! I did something not of my nature and did not plan my exact route or where I would be stopping--no lists, no reservations, no plan--Just Head West!--WOW!

Here are some pics of the trip out along Route 66 from Chicago to California and the view around my apartment. There are over 450 so I'll only post a few.