WOW… it’s really amazing how a little wind can make such a big difference. Well the people of Appleton found out the hard way. I was watching the storms from my Green Bay local but knew it was bad when all my friend at the City Center were out of power. That’s pretty major stuff.

What I came home to, well you can see by the pics, not very pretty. THANKFULLY no losses of life or real damage other then some inconvenience. A power outage for a few hours and come tree cleanup, not a big deal. But our family is so blessed. Some families were out of power all weekend long. Make sure to thank the WE Energies guys for working so hard. They really pulled through this weekend for the peeps in Appleton.

Tommy talks openly to the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and how we can take their organization to 2010 and beyond. The chamber really need to focus on the building of new members. Now all members can be million dollar companies. its great to see the ones that are, but what about the little guys? For the chamber to move forward, it needs to reinvent itself and retool for the future. it needs to think outside the box and spread its offerings to those business who can not afford the chambers services, in the present form.

I want to help the chamber grow. I want to help drive more business and help others… put me to work!!

Yesterday I attended the Fox Cities Chamber of commerce Face Booth 2010 business to business expo. I was working in the HC Miller booth all morning to mid afternoon showing other local business our technological fare. So great to meet new people. After my shift int eh booth was over, I was able to browse around and see what other had to offer. I MET THE BEST PEOPLE!!! Just the best. I met Patty and Joy from the Chamber, I met folks from the Fox Cities magazine. I met my new best reporter friend in the whole world, Maureen from the Post-Crescent. I think the highlight was to be taken aside by Kathy at the chamber and she asked me some hard questions — I answered and she listened. SHE ACTUALLY LISTENED!!!

How many people in this world take the time to listen? I’m stunned and I can’t wait to listen to her needs and help

I love this job!

Today is Mashables Social media day. We are planning a huge get together at Waverly beech at the tiki bar in back. Its always great to get together with good friends and just talk turkey. LOVE IT!

I just LOVE spending time with the kiddies. Tommy was at an overnight-er so what a perfect opportunity to have a daddy daughter date. We picked Funset Blvd due to the fact we could not all agree on what movie we wanted to see. We had a blast.

This morning is our bi-weekly pancake tweetup at blue berry hill pancake house in Appleton. My buddy Terry form Jefferson City was in town and he joined us for the fun and frolic. Today was day 5 of 10 of the transition and the list of what needs to get done gets shorter and shorts and my desk and shelves get cleaner and cleaner. Feb 26th, last day is fast approaching.

The first snow in the season is October 10, 2009. While out and about Tommy takes a look a the close to being completed College Avenue bridge in Appleton, WI. This new 4 lane bridge is a welcome side to us getting over to the east side of town.