I’ll bet that when you saw the title for this post, your first thought was that I was leaving EMC and starting a new job with a new employer. C’mon, admit it! No, I’m staying at EMC; this post is about getting a fresh start in a new location. That’s right; I’m relocating to the Denver, CO area. In fact, I signed lease papers on a house in the Castle Pines North area, just south of Denver, yesterday afternoon.
I’m pretty excited about this move. I’ve lived in the Raleigh-Durham area for a really long time, and it’s been a great location for a technology guy like me. Even so, I’m looking forward to settling into the Denver area. Crystal and I want to make some lifestyle changes—get into shape and spend more time being active—and I’m confident that the new neighborhood and new area will encourage those lifestyle changes. If you follow me on Twitter, you might have noticed me inquiring about mountain bikes; mountain biking is a sport I intend to take up after the move to Denver. My two youngest sons (the only two kids still at home with Crystal and me) are also looking forward to learning to snow ski and snowboard, something I also plan to join them in. All in all, everyone in the family is really looking forward to the move. Certainly, there are close friends that we will miss, but we’re anticipating new friends and new experiences in a new region.
The move won’t affect my job; I’ll still continue in my role as field CTO for the vSpecialist team. My function isn’t tied to any particular geographical region (my role is global, actually), so as long as I live within a reasonable distance of an airport I’m fine. I have to say that I really appreciate the vSpecialist team and team management; they’ve been awesome and completely supportive of the move.
Given my current work schedule and other responsibilities, the move isn’t actually going to take place until early September, after we wrap up VMworld US in Las Vegas. So, between now and then, it’s all about uncluttering and packing for the move! If any readers are Denver residents, I’d love to hear any “tips and tricks” you’d care to share. Thanks!
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Congrats and well done Scott. I love Denver, have family there, proposed to my wife at the top of Vail, and would move either there or San Diego in a heartbeat.
On the MTB side, I’ve been into that for awhile. Outside fo the bike I’d recommend getting your MAP (heart rate) test done and start using a GPS combo heart rate monitor. Garmin has some cool ones.
Be well and I’ll say a prayer for you and your family.
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Good Luck with the move Scott! Congrats! Hate to see you leaving NC but i completely understand. Enjoy the biking and remember…kickstands are for wimps (and add weight!) and the climb bars catch branches and trees so be careful.
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Congrats, Scott – you’re gonna love it here! Welcome to the neighborhood.
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Congratulations on the move. As one who lived on the East Coast (CT) and a fellow EMCer from the Left Coast (OR), I have to agree: you are almost expected to be in shape here.
All best with the move and perhaps I’ll see you in Las Vegas.
Mark
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Good Luck Scott. My favorite US City. Rocky Mountain vistas and the outdoors life await.
Congratulations and well done.
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Safe travels and enjoy your new surroundings. Technically you will NOT be in the midwest (missed it by one state http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwestern_United_States) although it is your right to claim midwest heritage in Colorado as some others do. Please get Eric certified.
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Congrats on the move to Denver, you’ll like it here. We do still get heat, but nowhere near the humidity of Raleigh. If you do intend to do a lot of biking in the mountains, by all means get a mountain bike. If you think you’ll do more biking in and around Denver, get a commuter bike. Or just get smooth tires for the mountain bike. Also, do make sure you have a 4WD or AWD vehicle for winter, but don’t bother with the snow tires. We don’t get that much snow down in the city and they’re pretty good with plowing and de-icing the streets.
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Good luck on the move Scott. I don’t know much about CO but I know it’s a popular place for active people. I’m also making some lifestyle changes to give myself a better chance to get in shape. It’s the curse of loving what you do for a living. A life filled with sitting in front of a computer all day needs some balance. You’re lucky to have a job that supports your decision.
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Congrats on the move. You are actually leaving an area that has a very good mountain bike scene. You would be surprised how many quality trails are in the Triangle.
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That’s awesome, let me know if you want to come by the Colorado Springs VMware office.
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BIG CONGRATS to you and the family! I am sad that you are leaving my (new) area but I know that Denver is an awesome place too. Mountain biking and snowboarding will be worth all the work of actually moving and I’m sure that you all will love it. I look forward to some blog posts with pics and video of your mountainous adventures
Enjoy your new altitude!
All the best,
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Congrats on the move Scott! My wife and I just moved for very similar reasons and don’t regret it for a second. Although we moved from a Denver like climate to escape the snow!
I do also have to admit that I was excited by the title and hoped you might be taking on a new role. I would very much like to work with you again rather than against you…
All the best in the move!
Keith
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Congrats on the move, the triangle area is without question pretty awesome but you can’t mess with Colorado.
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Welcome to the Rocky Mountains. I’ve lived in all parts of Co. Over the last 30+ years and you’ll love it. Just take it easy for the first couple of weeks to allow your body to adjust.
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Congrats on the move, but evenly important what a great jobrole!
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Advance welcome! Plenty to do here. Great outdoors. I’m on the opposite side of Denver (Castle Pines is down there) but there is just so much to do and see. You will be welcomed by the community I am sure.
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1st rule of mtb club – don’t tell your wife how much it cost
2nd rule of mtb club – don’t let your wife join, start racing and realise how much you’ve spent on shiny carbon stuff .. then steal it off your bike
More seriously – consider getting some spare wheels with slick tyres (or get good at changing tyres over – not hard but a pain) and put in some quick easy miles on the road when you have a spare hour here and there. It’s a quick way to add a little fitness without so much maintenance and hassle – bottle, spare tube, pump you’re set. Particularly important if you’re moving to altitude.
Here in the UK every mtb ride = bike wash, so a road bike is easier for short workout.
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Hi Scott,
Please accept my heartiest congratulations on the move. I am sure you guys are very excited and looking forward to it. Once you get settled in CO, it would be interesting to see a blog on top 10 things you miss about NC. Good luck!
Abhinav
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Congratulations on the move. More importantly, congrats on wanting to make a lifestyle change for the better. Your physical health is detrimental to all aspects of your life.
I’ve just gotten into mountain biking myself after dropping a little over 100lbs and it’s been the most fun I’ve ever had. My wife and I ride the trails 3-4 times a week. My best advice is to spend some time at your local bike shop and keep trying bikes out until you feel comfortable. There’s so many options it can be a little overwhelming. Just keep it simple at first and move on from there.
This is my first time reading your blog and it was mentioned me from an EMC instructor. I’m also A fellow EMC’er and I’m looking forward to reading your books as well.
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I only learned to turn left on a snowboard. I hope you will do better. Enjoy CO, they’re honorary Mid-westerners in my book.
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A big “thank you” to everyone who commented with congratulations and well-wishes. I really do appreciate the time you’ve taken to share your comments!
A few additional thoughts…
Keith A, as long as we are both seeking to further the cause of virtualization, then we are working together. Let’s look at the positive side of things!
Duncan, I am very lucky in my current role. It’s a great company, a great team, and a great set of managers. The only thing that would make it better would be for people not to automatically assume I have an EMC-driven agenda behind everything I say/do, but that’s not something under anyone’s control. Otherwise, I’m very happy where I am and I plan to continue putting in 110% to support the team and the VMware virtualization community!
Jivetolkien, great advice—thanks! I’ll definitely keep that in mind (the serious advice as well as the rules of MTB club).
David Davis, it is kind of shame for you to have relocated to the East Coast (only a few hours away from me!) and now I’m leaving! Still, I know that we will continue to interact with each other in many different ways. I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks at VMworld!
Brian Smith, I will definitely take you up on that offer. Catch up with me after Labor Day when I’m there full time!
Thanks again everyone!
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Congrats on the live change! Denver is a great area and one of the top places on my “if I were to relocate” list. Years ago there was a great set of bike trails on the south side that made it to/thru the Cherry Creek area. Great way to break in the new bike and new body…
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Greg, thanks for taking the time to comment. I’ll have to dig up those bike trails near the Cherry Creek area—you’re right that I’m going to ned something to break in the new bike and the new body! I hope we can catch up at VMworld this year. Take care!
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Congrats Scott! I am up in Arvada 30 miles northwest or so of your future home. Your going to love it here. I came from Arizona 10 years ago and never looked back. Amazing atmosphere w/ all the seasons and amazing scenery. That Denver VMUG bit ya eh?
We are not but a hop, skip, and a jump from amazing mountain biking terrain all along the front range and into the rocky mountain ranges within 45 minutes to an hour. Not a mtn biker myself but a lot of people bike trails out in Boulder and up the canyons there. Eldorado Canyon and Boulder Canyon/falls is beautiful as well for hiking/biking and good family fun.
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