Saw something new at work today. Today's job was a migration from one data center to another and the client has these REALLY tall 52U racks.

Our job was to move these 8 foot racks through normal-sized doors. Which is impossible; these racks weigh over 2000 pounds, and humans aren't tipping that by hand unless you want one less human than you started with.

Our welder made a server tilt machine for the job, and it was really cool to see it in action.

#towncon is over and I was unable to make something in time for submission, but here's a small post-event tribute: I was brainstorming town t-shirt designs and looking at all of the different drafts back-to-back made me think of all of the people I've met and the different paths that brought us all here.

All that being said: here's some tilde designs I threw together 😊

#towncon was amazing. I can't remember the last time I was in a room where everyone was so different in their story, experience, and interests but so similar in energy and vibe.

I met everyone here for the first time, but the entire event felt like I was hanging out with old friends. I haven't felt that "at home" since I left my lifelong friends in St. Louis.

To everyone who's welcomed me digitally or in-person, thank you. 🙏