Off to Defcon

My son Matthew is off to DEFCON 16

That's Matt front row right with his hat backwards. The tools are his hobby. Matt works for an Insurance Co. in Information Protection. Matt along with his partner, Mark Webber Tobias will be speaking at Deafcon 16. In addition to Defcon they have spoken at the 2600 convention in New York and other venues. Matt has also participated in the European Lock Picking contest held in Sneek, Netherlands. There's a good article in Wired Magazine on the events in Sneek. I think Sneek is a very appropriate name for the host town's event.

Yesterday was once again spent sitting upon John Deer, 5 1/2 hours of mowing. Bill arrived @ 1600 to do the weed wacking. Since I have a pacemaker I don't do any weed wacking. Apparently pacemakers and spark plugs don't get along. Today will mark another day of mowing and prepping the farm for Hubertus and family.

While mowing yesterday down by the serpentine wall my cell phone went off. It was the new C4C, Samantha. She and several classmates were walking across the Terrazzo heading to the book store. She said the parade and getting their shoulder boards went well. The call was a short one, but it sure was great hearing her voice. I'm sure it's a good feeling to walk on campus without Cadre oversight. Sams first day of class is today.

Della, who grew up with Kathy in CT is visiting with her two boys, Austin and Ely. Della lives in Wilmington, NC now with her husband Mitch. The boys are going to Rodeo Camp with Abby this week. Last night Jeff gave the girls the night off. Kathy and Della went to Market Street restaurant. After they ate their dinner they joined Mary Agnes and I at WYC for a glass of wine. Earlier Sarah, Tommy and us had dinner there.

Well that's pretty much yesterday and Matt and Sam's doings. I'm off to Lowes to get some supplies. Have a great day.