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A message

thoughts

Here’s a message I’ve found recently that was sent shortly after the US presidential elections in November 2016 – when Trump won.

 

Dear colleagues,

 

With the US election coming to a close this week the  last couple of days have been taxing and many of us are finding ourselves dealing with strong emotions. The results are showing a deep divide through our country and the outcome of the election has been called historic by many all around the world.

When we deal with uncertainty from change in times like these it helps to revisit our core values, which will be there to provide us with direction,  guidance and stability. Refocusing on what matters to us as individuals, to us as a group with family and friends and to us as co-workers as part of our global company will give us the direction and energy needed to move forward.

We’re privileged to work on the cutting edge of technology in a global company with a truly exceptional and diverse team. We’re living the tomorrow already right here every day. You are that living role model for the modern, global and interconnected world. This world doesn’t operate on black and white answers. It consists mostly of shades of grey but also contains all the colors under the rainbow. It’s an exciting place! – It’s a complicated place. So let us celebrate diversity, freedom and all the democratic values this nation was built on.

Take little steps, little inclusive movements every day that will allow us to move forward in the right direction. We own the intention, not the outcome.

A dream come true – a new airplane: A36 Turbo

flying

You’ve read about this here over the years: my musings about my next airplane. Yesterday, we’ve finalized a decision to upgrade the family transportation to a Bonanza A36 Turbo. The Bonanza is a six-seat single engine airplane that can cruise at 190kts in the flight levels. It has extended tanks for an economy range of 1200 NM. This allows us to fly non-stop from Texas to either coast (Florida or California) above the weather. With six seats in club seat configuration it has enough room to comfortably travel with our family of 3, including the two dogs. It has an upgraded avionics panel with modern instruments, air conditioning for the hot Texas days and a turbo-normalized 310hp six-cylinder engine upfront, that runs incredibly smooth.

It’s been said that the most intense feeling of joy comes from anticipation, and I can attest to that. I can’t remember for how long I’ve been dreaming about a larger and faster airplane. It’s been a life long dream. Since we live in the right country to pursue flying adventures I’m so happy that this dream has finally come to fruition! I’m looking forward to many more flying adventures across the country. This airplane allows us to fly into any of the North American high altitude skiing resorts, visit family at either coast, or even island hop to the Bahamas, or explore destinations deep into Mexico (or fly non-stop to Panama). The opportunities are endless. As you can tell this is very exciting to me and I hope the family who supported this decision will enjoy the flexibility in personal travel just as much as I will.

Happy. Excited. Grateful.