Working On The Edge - An Employee's Take

I know it might sound crazy, but winter is the time I'm able to work on new projects and "catch up" on a lot of software updates and such for the business. This winter is starting to have a really good "feel" to it as well. Lot's of work getting done. Some behind the scenes changes that should start to pay off for our clients.

A quick list of some of the highlights.

- new one page checkout implemented
- lots and lots and lots of sql development ...

Discovery is a huge part of what makes angling fun for me. Learning a new approach, spot or technique can take everything you thought you knew and turn it on it's head.

This evening, Jenks showed me a spot on a local river he'd fished before. As we peered down into the water from a bridge we saw two huge fish. These were probably carp, about 26-28" Long, and moving around in tandem. I can remember a time when I wouldn't have been so interested, but from what I've learned, carp ...

In 4 hours I'll be waking up to meet Jenks for a trip to CT and some trout fishing on the Farmington River. I'm super-excited. This trip has A LOT going for it:

- favorite river ... check
- potential mayfly hatch ... check
- first fishing trip with Jenks ... check
- getting to meet Rich Strolis of catching-shadows ... check
- getting to check out a cool fly shop ... check
- day off work ... check

I can't help but feel tomorrow's trip has ...

I know it's not fishing related, but definitely related to the recent changes to the web. We recently were cited in an article having to do with the new reviews software we've implemented.

Check it out:

http://www.practicalecommerce.com/ar...h-Social-Twist

By now, you've probably come across the new-style navigation we plan to roll out more fully next week (if not take a look here).

One of the really great things about some of the changes we've made in the last few months, is that they'll have a direct effect on our ability to bring increased value to our community members and clients.

Each day we're making changes to systems and/or acquiring insights into our inventory that allow us to better serve your needs. Take for ...