Atlanta, Dinner and Conversation

Spent the day traveling to Atlanta, to partake in the 2 day coffee symposium, pre SCAA.  As usual the travel bit for me was not easy, blizzard in Edmonton, miss my flight in Minneapolis, but nonetheless, I am here.  Connected with Alistair from Elysian Coffee and did a $35 cab ride (both ways) to a slowfood place called Woodfired Grill.  We did the 3 course Chef's choice in honour of Chad and Thea, and had the wine pairing to go along.  The food was pretty good, although held to Montreal standards, it was just OK.  Talked a lot about Transcend and the direction and future, and at the end of the conversation, I feel even more proud and convinced of Transcend's current place and direction.  Nonetheless (I must like this word) it is always good to hash things out, with like minded folk.  Up early for the first day of Symposium, and waiting for Chad and Josh to arrive on Thursday to help me celebrate my birthday.  Perhaps a little Braves?  Can't belive I am 40 this year.  How time flies, and how I really don't care about my age at all.  Thanks to everyone who is making being 40 totally a blast.