June 12, 2007
The Mic Is On: We’re Talking About Mysteries…
ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:00 pm
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Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
There’s only one rule — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
It’s a Mystery!
The mystery theme is popular for books, movies and TV. We all love a good mystery. Here’s a few ideas to get us started:
- Murder mysteries
- Lost keys
- Famous crimes
- Things we just can’t figure out
And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.
Oh, and bring a mysterious link, if you have one to share.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Rodney Rumford said
I am never here first… i am normally the last one out at the end… suprise
ME Strauss said
Hi Rodney!
It’s a mystery. Why are you early?
Joe said
Hey Liz,
My timing must be off, I’m late again… ;-(
Rodney Rumford said
so the mystery is why am i here so early… we moved our weekly meeting up..
So mysteries…. My daughter and I were talking about the JFK assassination the other day. What is the real story? Who knows? Will we ever know? do we already know?
Joe said
Best ever,
Sherlock Holmes…
ME Strauss said
Do you know the story of DB Cooper?
Joe said
How many dollars did he get? a Million?
ME Strauss said
Joe,
You’re never late, just not early!
Elementary, dear Mr. Hauckes!
ME Strauss said
I think Kennedy is telling his story to Elvis at ta Baccarat table in Las Vegas
April Groves said
Hey guys - Chris Cree told me you would be here - I am filling the “newbie” quota!
Joe said
My favorite mystery, Liz Strauss, the Barkeeps Daughter.
ME Strauss said
It was the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 1971. As Northwest Airlines Flight 305, from Portland, Ore., to Seattle, sped along the runway preparing for takeoff, the man in Seat 18C, wearing sunglasses and a dark suit, handed a flight attendant a note. It said he had a bomb and threatened to blow up the Boeing 727 unless he received $200,000 cash and four parachutes when the plane landed. The man in Seat 18C purchased his ticket under the name “Dan Cooper.”
After receiving his booty at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, the man released the 36 passengers and two members of the flight crew. He ordered the pilot and remaining crew to fly to Mexico. At 10,000 feet, with winds gusting at 80 knots and a freezing rain pounding the airplane, Dan Cooper–mistakenly identified as D.B. Cooper by a reporter–walked down the rear stairs and parachuted into history.
Skyjacker at Large from US News and World Report
Rodney Rumford said
hey liz, thanks for commenting about what you like about facebook on my facebook page.
Joe said
Going to go get a bite of din-din, back in about 22 comments.
Rodney Rumford said
welcome april…
ME Strauss said
Hey Rodney,
What happens to where those applications load is totally a mystery to me.
Rodney Rumford said
Area 51…are there aliens??? Are there UFO’s. I used to be fasinated with his stuff when i was in my teens. Intertesting things to chew on… We will never know the truth… The mystery is here to stay.
Char said
Hi all! And a special welcome to April!
Rodney - I signed up for Facebook, but have to admit I haven’t had time this week to really set it up. Any recommendations as to what to get done on it first?
ME Strauss said
Now the mysteries are where do all of the dead blogs go?
ME Strauss said
Hi April,
You got covered up by the top of my browser. It’s mystery how I function. You should know that there’s free snacks and beverages in the sidebar, including Klondike bars of every flavor in the freezer.
Help yourself and toss a few around.
Rodney Rumford said
aha… Liz,
How about a facebook 101 tutorial???? Coming soon in both text and video format to http://www.facereviews.com
It is a bit confusing as you work your way through the landscape of facebook. Once you get the hang of it; it gets easier. OK so everyone think facebook is for kids… a 75+ year old VC contacted me through facebook to talk to us…
He was telling me how all his grandkids are on it (college age)… coming soon to a mainstream computer near you… Facebook!
April Groves said
Is there a statistic on how many blogs die? Is the rate as high as small businesses, I wonder…I keep looking for new and interesting ones - but for every one I find, there are four or five more who haven’t been touched in months.
Maybe it’s that new puppy syndrome…really cute and cuddly, seems like a good idea at the time. Then one day, she’s not a puppy anymore, won’t poop outside and leaves hair all over the place - basically way more work than you anticipated and not nearly as much fun…
Now there’s a metaphor - I’ve been trying to come up with one forever. Only when we talk about dead blogs can I think of one…figures.
Char said
Liz - the dead blog mystery - I’d love to read that one. I suspect they end up in the black hole of cyberspace along with infinite quantities of email.
Char said
Rodney - I need to get my Facebook page up and running - my cousin in South Africa emailed me today asking if I was on Facebook.
ME Strauss said
People run out of things to write and leave blogs to die around 3-4 months. It’s sin. I think we should start blog orphanages.
April Groves said
Thanks for the welcome:) Got all the kids settled in am ready to go!
Char said
Another mystery - where are Chris, Tariq, and all of our other regulars tonight?
ME Strauss said
Chris had a ship. Joe went to dinner for 22 comments. Tariq is working.
ME Strauss said
Let’s talk about murder and mystery movies.
Unusual Suspects.
Joe said
Back in 14 comments, a new world record and another mystery to consider
April Groves said
So, is it rude to open another browser window and scroll through the blogs of the folks hanging out?
I hope not…if it is, I owe Char an apology…if not…hey Char - that’s a nice blog!
ME Strauss said
April,
Everyone checks out who the new person is. We all want to know who we’re talking to.
April Groves said
ohhh I LOVE that movie…big Kevin Spacey fan. I am usually pretty good about calling twist before they happen…but not that one!
Joe said
Any of the Hannibal movies are perfect fodder for a mystery buff.
I like the VERY First one, but can’t remember the name. Right before Silence of the Lambs…?
April Groves said
Mansomething
Char said
April - not rude at all! It is very common practice and I am the Queen of Multitasking - besides, I already checked yours out!
Thanks for visiting my blog (I have a few more if you get bored - just check my about page and you’ll find them all).
Rodney Rumford said
April… it is encouraged… how else are you going to get to know these people… it gives you a perspective of the diverse participants and where they are coming from.
April Groves said
Manhunter (starring CSI Grissom) - later Red Dragon (ed Norton)
Joe said
Thanks April, it’s one of those things you know but can’t remember.
Joe said
Liz, I just want to know if there really is a Special Unit 2 in Chicago?
It just happens to be on in the background now.
April Groves said
oh good - I thought maybe that was a fringe benefit of open mic night…but then I wondered if maybe it was the comment chat equivalent to looking over someone’s shoulder when they are talking to you…
Char - I already added you to my feeder…if YOU get bored, you can surely check out my newsletter (the link is on the contact page). Can you tell why your newest post intrigued me so much…I felt accomplished when I had more checks than x’s!
ME Strauss said
Joe,
It’s just off my bedroom closet.
ME Strauss said
April,
Have a Klondike bar — hope you like chocolate. [tosses April a Reese's flavor]
April Groves said
No problem, Joe…we have them all - I really like movies and certain actors…Ed Norton is one - Anthony Hopkins is another…Jody Foster too…
Want another piece of trivia…
The male African American orderly is the only person to have a role in each of the movies:) You can add that to your “useless information” pile!
Char said
April - that is good news!
Liz - it is a mystery to me as to what is in my bedroom closet!
Joe said
Liz, you got peanut butter in my chocolate.
April Groves said
Yum…just had baby number four, four months ago…haven’t had a Klondike bar in months…How did you know I adore peanut butter?
>>
Joe said
April, Now I have to Google that to find out his name.
April Groves said
Ha!! Comments read my punctuation as code…I had mystery music playing in the background at Liz’s uncanny ability to assess my love of peanut butter!
ME Strauss said
Here Joe, have another. It’s got chocolate in the peanut butter. Cancels out the first.
Joe said
Here’s another mystery…
How come I’m the only MALE in this conversation?
Char said
Did we lose Rodney?
Joe said
Way to set things straight Liz. Thanks
ME Strauss said
You’re welcome Joe.
What was the biggest mystery of your childhood?
April Groves said
Darn’t - ***April frustrated by display of ineptness as she forgets to include crucial piece of information in trivia relay***
His name is Frankie Faison…
Joe said
Thanks April, I couldn’t find it on Google ~emabrrassed~
Joe said
Even More Embarassed because I can’t spell embarassed. (*Is that right?)
April Groves said
Joe - don’t be…I should be embarrassed for KNOWING that!!
Joe said
When I was Really, REALLY Young, the biggest mystery to me was (shhhhh) how babies were made.
April Groves said
**Laughing with Joe*** You need the IE7Pro Install…it has the onscreen spellchecker…that’s hows come peoples don’t know I can’t spellz gud!!!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Playing at a website near you…
The race is on! The competition tight. Who will pull out all the stops? Will someone get down and dirty? How big will the Blogger Fund get? Will it reach its targeted $160,000? Who will get paid to blog for a year?
[insert scary soundtrack]
All will be revealed January 1, 2008!
Meanwhile, cast your vote daily http://blogforayear.com/profiles/glenda-watson-hyatt
ME Strauss said
How did you solve the mystery?
Rodney Rumford said
you lost me for a while.. i am multitasking and reviewing facebook applications… and pop back over here in between apps.
April Groves said
Babies…ugh…I was sixteen when my dad came to the breakfast table with a hickey…scarred I tell ya…didn’t even go to school that day…put the cereal up and went back to bed!
Mike V. said
hi
Joe said
Liz, I kissed a GIRL…
Joe said
Hey Mike,Yeah, another guy!!!
ME Strauss said
Hi Mike!
You’ve been a mystery for a while. Have you been traveling?
Char said
Hey Mike V! Aren’t you Tony’s friend?
April Groves said
Hi Mike!
GP said
Ah mystery me… I’ve always loved mysteries…. nice sherlock silhouette by the way.
I always wanted to be a private eye, but daddy swore I’d get my ars in a sling. But my favorite is the Sue Grafton alphabet series of PI Kinsey Millhone First it’s written in the first person, which I love, but I can relate to Kinsey in so many ways from her perfunctory 3 mile run in the morning to her Lady Smith and Wesson.
GP in Montana
Chris Cree said
I’m wondering where that hour went that caused me to be late here. Hmmmm… My own little mystery.
Who wants a Klondike Bar?
Mike V. said
Hi all,
Yep. Am Tony’s friend and yep been traveling. Off to Kyiv and Budapest starting Monday for 10 days of fun.
Sorry i am not a regular here… learn a lot from you gals (and some guys heh).
April Groves said
Hey Chris…good to see you and thanks so much for the invite…this has been the most fun!
Joe said
Hey GP, we KNOW you’re from Montana…
How ya been?
Char said
GP - any mysteries at the inn?
Mike V. said
heh… and i probably have the only geek book that starts with, “It was a dark and stormy night, and a shot rang out!”
Chris Cree said
April! Howdy! [Cringes in embarrassment] Sorry I was so late. I see you’ve met the gang!
[Whispers] They’re a great bunch.
ME Strauss said
Hey Joe,
Not everyone knows GP is from Montana. April just got here.
Char said
Mike - I would love to see both of those places. The furthest east I have been was East Berlin before the wall came down.
Hey Chris! How’s the e-book coming along?
Mike V. said
Both great places.
David Dalka said
What companies like Google actually do with my resume is the world’s largest mystery!!!
http://www.nextgoogleceo.com/
Chris Cree said
I see Liz found some Reese’s flavored Klondikes. I brought a whole bunch of Triple Ch… oc… olate… [Eyes roll back in his head in chocolaty bliss]
April Groves said
Haha - I KNEW he was from Montana ***spooky music plays*** How I knew is the mystery….
J/K - didn’t really know…but I do now!!
ME Strauss said
Hi David!
I think what they do with resumes is possibly a mystery to them as well.
ME Strauss said
April,
I don’t think GP is a HE.
April Groves said
Ok…just got a spooky email from a guy who says he found my site, he is an oil tycoon in Africa and he’s in love with me…seriously…just got it just now…any suggestions on cyber stalkers?
ME Strauss said
Hi April,
He’s not a stalker if that’s the first. Just delete and ignore that it ever came.
Mike V. said
April, I get them all the time. Ignore them.
Chris Cree said
Hey Char! Slowly, I’m afraid. Got it outlined only so far.
Too many demands. Too few hours.
The farthest East I’ve been is Seoul Korea. (Although I went kind of West to get there… Mysterious.)
April Groves said
***MORE spooky music***
The GP mystery grows
***April excuses herself to check our GP’s blog as to not make anymore embarrassing gender references***
Joe said
Liz had a great idea…
Everybody name the greatest mystery of their childhood.
I already gave mine back on comment 59
Vernon Lun said
I’m late like the proverbial march hare, hi all! I was beaten up by a klondike bar on the way here. You could say I was creamed!
April Groves said
Mike, you must be one sexy chick…
Crap!!! More embarrassing gender references!
ME Strauss said
Vernon!
Creamed . . . too funny!
Chris Cree said
April, let’s talk spam.
Mike V. said
me = sexy lol. or at least a sexy chicken (see http://www.implementingscrum and you will see lol).
April Groves said
Chris, let’s talk Reeses flavored Klondike bars
Joe said
The biggest myster round here is how the subject always changes to FOOD.
No matter What the Topic, it always is about FOOD!
Vernon Lun said
That would be sweet talk, April.
Chris Cree said
Vernon! Sorry about the, um, issue with the ice cream.
Talk away April. I’ll take chocolate over peanut butter any day.
Char said
Joe - that is too funny! The ultimate mystery from the school years - what was that mystery meat they served in the cafeteria?
David Dalka said
Liz - yes, that is true, the people who have referred me feel that way.
It’s more than just that one company of course.
Mike V. said
OK here is a mystery…
You know if you drop a cat from whatever height and position, it always lands on its feet.
You know if you drop a peanut butter samich it lands peanut butter side down.
So.
What is you strapped a peanut butter samich to the tummy of a cat and dropped it.
THAT is one of life’s mysteries to me :).
Joe said
Here’s one for all you Space Buffs…
How Big is the Universe? Can we ever get to the “End of the Universe?
Ok, that was 2, but you get the idea.
Chris Cree said
Biggest school days mystery?
How come all the best looking girls were always with the biggest jerk guys?
Mike V. said
Universe?
Nah… we will never get to one alone.
Now it and when something shows us how to do it, it can be possible.
April Groves said
Oh Chris…that one’s easy…it’s the nurturing-mother-I-can-change-him-he-isn’t-always-that-way-I-NEED-the-drama syndrome
ME Strauss said
Yeah, David,
The paper probably fell into Feedburner.
April Groves said
***Joe loses April in contemplating all she has seen on Star Trek while trying to decide if the outcome for Mike’s scenario would be the same for Klingons***
Joe said
Here’s one for all your BLOGGERS out there.
How come the post you think is the best you’ve ever written gets no response at all and the one you think really STINKS gets comments out the wazzoo?
Chris Cree said
Chris Cree said
@ Joe - And all the traffic too!
Vernon Lun said
That’s a great question Joe, I’m sure Liz has an answer for that one. Liz?
April Groves said
My biggest childhood mystery was trying to figure out why the bee that stung me in the butt on the swingset left a bruise instead of a sting mark…Later solved when a childhood friend admitted to shooting me with a BB gun while hiding in the field.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Joe, cuz people like reading cr@p. JUST look at all the interest in Paris. Now there is a mystery!
ME Strauss said
Well, Joe and Vernon,
In the world of book publishing we used to have one very important saying,
“You just can’t get those customers to behave.”
April Groves said
My current mystery is why you guys have all the cool facey thingys and all I have is jacked up punctuation mark!
***April pouts, considers taking her toys and going home***
Mike V. said
heh… like this one… subtle… but WOW is it making the rounds lol…
NOT expected. But looks like sex sells. Even geeky sex.
http://www.implementingscrum.com/cartoons/implementingscrum-20070102.html
Joe said
Thant’s too funny April. Sounds like something I would do in my youth.
Char said
April - what facey thingys are you talking about?
April Groves said
The cartoony thingys:)
April Groves said
Glenda - just checked out the latest post in you blog…beautiful! My mom is my BFF so I really connected with it…I love the picture!
Mike V. said
Chris Cree said
April, you wanna wink?
(Then simply type ; ) without the space)
Becky McCray said
Hmmmm….. mysterious symbolic communication…..
Char said
I thought you were talking about avatars or something…
Joe said
April, don’t pout and you better not cry, and I’ll tell you why…
(At least the things you would actually use)
April Groves said
I did that! See
nothing!!
Chris Cree said
Smile?
: )
: (
: cool :
: P
Frown?
Want some shades?
Stick your tongue out?
April Groves said
Holy cow!! It worked!!
***resumes playing nicely with the group***
Mike V. said
Wahoo.
Fun fun stuff tonight, eh?
April Groves said
Chris Cree said
You know what Gorgeous always says, April.
Becky McCray said
I need a Klondike! Or a drink!
Becky McCray said
Chris, can I swap a bottle of something for a triple chocolate Klondike?
April Groves said
I love her…she is awesome…do not even get me started about how I want to be her when I grow up…except with my own husband of course
Mike V. said
… stuck in a hotel with no mini-bar
Joe said
Chris, I have a question, I use
instead of
in other words, I put the nose in the face and it still looks the same. Why? Another Mystery…
ME Strauss said
Hey Becky,
Throw Mike a bottle — quick!!
Becky McCray said
Mike, I always bring liquor, because I own a liquor store. What’s your pleasure? Anyone who is a certified scrum training NEEDS a drink!
Char said
Chris - here is my husband’s favorite funny:
How do you know if you have a fighter pilot at your party?
He’ll tell you!:-0
Mike V. said
Don’t I know it. Hmmm… maybe I can do Scrum Training for Liquor Store owners :).
O O O good news….
The publisher of my first book wants me (and Tony of course) to do a full color geek-book based on the implementingscrum.com site. Wahoo!
Becky McCray said
Congrats, Mike! A book deal calls for a toast, so let’s open the Chateau St. Michelle Blanc de Blanc!
Mike V. said
… and another when it is out
From the first one I worked on, I learned it is a totally humbling experience.
The first one just got translated in Japan too… looks cool and I guess it says what I wrote lol.
Chris Cree said
Anyone know someone in DC who can put Josh Hallet up for the night?
Mike said
Yo Becky,
I’d like a Chief Oshkosh Red Lager. it hasn’t been brewed for a decade, but man they were tasty!
Hey y’all!!
Mike
Mike V. said
Not tonight. I have my family with me this week otherwise I coulda done it.
Becky McCray said
Mike, you should put your good news in my Brag Basket: http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2007/06/brag-basket-overcoming-distance-between.html
A little free publicity, and it’s always open!
April Groves said
***Laughing at Char’s joke***
Ain’t THAT the truth…I was an electronic tech on an aircraft carrier an serviced the flight mission planning gear…an experience to say the least…
I wasn’t as cool as Chris though-he was the officer…I was just enlisted
April Groves said
Mike - that’s great…my readership isn’t that big yet…but I’ll post it too
Chris Cree said
@ Joe - they’re synonyms
@ Becky - Gotta Root Beer?
@ Char - That’s why I didn’t go into pharmaceutical sales when I got out. Tired of the egos
April Groves said
Becky - I’m a Jack&Coke girl myself…is that ok?
Becky McCray said
Hey, Mike @ spooky action! (Just so happens that’s a great name for mystery night!) Great to see you here! Would you settle for some Murphy’s Red? Or let me check my special order list for other red lagers…
ME Strauss said
April,
I love the way you said that my readership isn’t that big yet
Good on you!
Chris Cree said
@ April - I wasn’t cool until after I got out. (The good women didn’t hang out with me, remember?)
Of course that all changed after I got out.
April Groves said
***whispers to Liz*** No, my dear, it was you that got me involved.
Becky McCray said
Chris Cree, I do have some root beer, about 5% alcohol by volume. The cider’s good, too!
April, Jack’s a staple! Here, help yourself!
Char said
April - I am sure you have some stories..
Chris Cree said
And Char, you could tell the fighter pilots because they were always gesticulating with one hand chasing the other!
April Groves said
Stories…ha! I got kicked by an admiral once…
Chris Cree said
Becky - Can you get that at Kroger’s?
Mike V. said
/// thank you ///
Speaking of “readership” — what is considered “good” these days?
My feedburner stuff keeps growing (yeah) and my log files show me with well over a million hits per month and approaching a million page views per month.
April Groves said
***April’s head gets dizzy at Mike’s mention of “million” - or maybe that’s Becky’s bottle of Jack***
Mike said
Becky,
It turns out I’m not too particular. I just figured a virtual liquor store would have EVERYTHING is stock.
Murphy’s will do. What I’d really like is a six-pack of Capital Brewing Blonde Dopplebock. I have hatched multiple capers to get one from Wisconsin to Arizona, but for some mysterious reason, it just can’t be done!
Mike
Becky McCray said
Mike, I guess it’s my integrity, but I try to at least base my answers in reality!
ME Strauss said
Oh Becky!
Virtual integrity. Cutting edge always.
Mike said
(Other obviously superior) Mike,
MILLIONS of hits per month for scrum?
I’m not sure whether to laugh or cry. I’ve been in IT for decades, and a lean aficionado since ‘91. If I’d known the combination was so revolutionary, nah…
Good for you!
Mike
Joe said
I’m with April on that…
A MILLION?
If I see a few hunnerd I’d be happy!
Joe said
Oh, that’s per Month?
That’s different… a few Thousand would be nice.
Mike V. said
Yeah, it is scary scary at the readership of this. Which tells me a book may not be a bad idea in order to pull some revenue out of it. Could be a small enough book for teams to buy for each of its members :).
Grows every month to my wide open eyes.
Guess I found a niche — now — is it worth it to make money from it or what are your thoughts on that?
- mike
PS — A lot of my readers are actually TRANSLATING the site material (for free) as part of the “community” we are building. Cool stuff.
Mike V. said
Here are my raw numbers from my site:
Monthly Summary
Month Requests Pages
Aug 2006 5716 0.074% 569 0.021%
Sep 2006 52646 0.683% 8902 0.328%
Oct 2006 146953 1.905% 20484 0.756%
Nov 2006 359322 4.659% 43324 1.598%
Dec 2006 454598 5.895% 69654 2.569%
Jan 2007 681454 8.836% 96484 3.559%
Feb 2007 1154534 14.970% 187596 6.920%
Mar 2007 1387375 17.989% 502188 18.524%
Apr 2007 1493534 19.366% 706690 26.067%
May 2007 1523884 19.759% 824646 30.418%
Joe said
Here’s a mystery…
A Million Hits per Month and NOT making any money out of it?
Come on Mike… Fess up
ME Strauss said
Mike,
I’m not sure what those numbers are.
Chris Cree said
Mike, What would you say changed for you at the first of the year that created such a significant increase?
Mike V. said
That’s where I can use your help….
I have google AdSense or Adwords running there and am trying some smaller things.
But in total I do not think I have even broken 100.00 since starting the site. So… not a commercial success and probably something I could use your expertise at doing [anyone anyone]?
Of course I do think it is getting my name out for paying consulting and training work. But I’d like to see some passive income from this if it is indeed possible :).
Mike V. said
The first is the month and date, the second is “hits” and then some percentage. The next number is “page views” and then some percentage.
Mike V. said
What made it grow in Jan?
I started getting active on blog responses in my areas and also did a small bit of advertising. Also ran a very controversial strip as the first one of the year — got people hooked and coming back.
Mike V. said
And I am noticing people coming back and spending more time looking through a lot more of the overall content on the site. Good information. I also added a search bar (from google) which seems to have also helped keep people there.
Mike V. said
sorry for dominating. I will crawl back in my hole for a while. just got a bit excited at all the talent here and know you gals/guys have great ideas to help. In the end I think it can help all of us!
Mike V. said
Gulp.
Sorry.
Chris Cree said
Mike, I think that’s some good evidence that a good visual with a story (the cartoon) when coupled with top quality content can supercharge traffic. Good on ya!
April Groves said
Mike V, oh no don’t be sorry…maybe the reference to “getting naked” It’s a theory…
Really I have been looking over the site…there is really good content there
ME Strauss said
Mike,
Everyone is always interested in the kind of stuff you’re talking about. Don’t go away and pout.
Mike V. said
Phew… thanks…. thought I was gonna wind up listening to virtual crickets.
So I *would* love any recommendations :).
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
[sorry, I had to swap keyboards. My 3 popped off! Now I'm behind in the conversation, ugh]
Thanks April. I’m going to miss Mom when she goes offline for a while, and who knows for how long. It was nice having that connection with her.
Mike said
Mike,
Not having made $100 on my blog, my advice is clearly pro bono.
I checked out your site and you’ve got lots of good stuff. Pig and chicken cartoons for scrum practitioners is pure genius! A forum builds community. The structure is there, but there really aren’t any calls to buy. Because your subject matter is so specialized, you should be working out direct sponsorships instead of relying on general ads. I haven’t spent time learning the key books and learning products for scrum, but if I had your site, I’d be going directly to them with my stats and offering to advertise their products for a hefty cut of gross.
This would be not only books, but training classes as well. Are there any web-based scrum training programs? If not, let’s talk!
Again, one amateur’s opinion FWIW.
Mike
April Groves said
Glenda…I understand about the “3″…got salmon stuck in my “p” key, had to pop keys to get it out, now I get random “;” when I don’t want them…
April Groves said
And I get the “mom” thing too…awesome creatures they are…
GP said
Yikes, methinks tonite’s mystery at the inn is who isGP
GP’s most assuredly a SHE and Joe, tis part of my tag line.. Methinks you need to chill out with a Klondike
GP (in Montana?!)
Mike V. said
So in the beginning i wanted it to NOT be the sales site (that is what michaelvizdos.com is for).
I am one of 40 people in the world certified to “create” new scrum masters, and at this time it is all done in person. I’d love to do it virtually (even in secondlife) if it can work out that way. The Scrum Alliance is very conservative in its ways and (wow) I am pushing the envelope with them pretty hard on what I do :).
JohnC said
Getting naked…dominating…did I come to the right place?
Char said
Oh my Glenda - that just read funny - can’t have a 3 popping off!
Traffic does not always guarantee income - yes, restating the obvious.
One thing I did on one of my sites was only run Adsense on the single page/post level. The ads being served were much more targeted to the content of the post and therefore they converted better.
Just my two cents…
Chris Cree said
I think what it comes down to, Mike, is what do you want from your site?
With all the great content you have, could you repackage some if it for sale?
Could you offer a premium level to your site with even better info that folks pay for?
By adding value, you should be able to come up with something folks will pay for gladly.
Mike V. said
John C…. just more proof that sex sells (even behind corporate firewalls). OK… does not sell… but is controversial enough to drive traffic and get people talking about it.
Rodney Rumford said
Scrum… lean software development?
Mike V. said
Excellent comments and suggestions.
Thanks for taking the time with a relative unknown guest (sorry about that).
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Mike, maybe some ebooks to generate income?
Mike V. said
Scrum is one of the Agile Software Development methodologies, yes.
Timothy Johnson said
Good evening all… how goes the discussion?
Joe said
Mike V,
What Mike said…
I was going to mention direct ads (sponsors) as a way to enhance income from the site.
I only have a few advertisers that place ads directly on some posts, but what the heck, it suppliments the income.
In my opinion, that is only a small way to monitize your site.
Something to think about.
Chris Cree said
JohnC - Depends. What were you hoping to find.
ME Strauss said
Hi Tim!
I guess you could say it’s scrummy.
Mike V. said
Thought about the eBook thing, and that is still an option if Pearson does not go for the full color book option. I think the comic strips are what will get the books sold — with the content almost icing on the cake (smile).
Know of any successful ebook publishers out there I can chat with about the pros and cons of traditional (which I have done once) and ebooks?
Timothy Johnson said
If you all want some good discussion on SCRUM and AGILE, you should check out Kevin Brady’s blog (you can link to him from my blog roll). He’s anti-AGILE, but he at least presents an interesting viewpoint.
Mike said
Hi Mike,
My employer is a very large proponent of scrum, and I am familiar with the ways of the Scrum Alliance. Since Liz’s only rule is “Be Nice”, I won’t say any more about certain monopolistic business practices I perceive.
We should talk some time. You can reach me via e-mail at mdewitt@alum.mit.edu.
And I wouldn’t worry about your site being sales-y. There IS a real yearning within the software community for a better way, and scrum has some real strengths. It’s no panacea, but as I mentioned previously, it combines some nice elements of lean production with software engineering (how many people are already asleep having read this far?)
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Liz… has the mystery talk died down? Please tell me that Agatha Christie at least was given her dues this evening… Her plays and novels are amazing in their own right… but has anyone ever read many of her short stories?
JohnC said
Mike…Chris…you guys should answer honestly in the thread what underwear and color your wearing. lol
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Char, I won’t buy that keyboard brand again. And the keyboard tray fell on my lap. Ow. That will be a nice bruise.
Mike V. said
Mike,
Will connect with you offline. Thank you. Sorry if this is boring people. I am learning lots from you all.
April Groves said
Excuse the interruption…but I think it is relevant to the current discussion and site traffic.
I have noticed that, when exploring a new blog, I glance at the most recent post and go straight to the “about” tab.
Am I a “typical” surfer, or, in your experience, is this not a common practice?
Becky McCray said
Mike, have you considered putting ads for your michaelvizdos.com site on your implementingscrum.com site?
Rodney Rumford said
i am not asleep. i am listening (and reading)… the geek in me awaits knowledge… Scrum is a mystery to me…
JohnC said
April,
It’s human nature to want to know and connect to the person that grabs your attention.
If you didn’t care or like the blog, you wouldn’t go near the about, would you?
Mike said
Hey Mr. Johnson,
Your friend is off his nut in criticizing Agile Development, but the only nuttier thing would be to have Mystery Night without mentioning Witness for the Prosecution. The book; the movie; just awesome!
April Groves said
Timothy - Just checked out your site. I love the use of “drivers” and “aversions” vice the typical labels of “likes and dislikes.” Very nice site.
JohnC said
If I put a webcam in my bedroom, I could link to ‘The Absence of Carnality…with JohnC’. Nah…no mystery there after four kids.
Mike said
JohnC,
You’re talking to Mike V, right?
Mike
Chris Cree said
[Agast] APRIL! Do you mean to say that you care who is writing what you are reading?!
JohnC said
Mike,
Your right. Sorry, meant Mike V.
V is for Vundervear!
Mike V. said
April,
People are finding out about the site through friends — most do not just stumble on it (outside of IT people).
I have a few *subtle* ads about “come to my workshop” under each of the cartoon blog entries. Again, at this point I’d rather see people go to my “sales” site organically. Or is that too dumb of me to think they will seek that out?
Timothy Johnson said
Now, Mike, remember… “nice” - I’ve had the pleasure of talking with Kevin and exchanging multiple emails with him. Everyone is entitled to his opinion, and Kevin brings up some good points.
I’m a bit cynical about any new methodology that claims to be a silver bullet answer to everybody’s problems. I think there are advantages to Agile and SCRUM, but I don’t believe it’s an end-all-be-all.
I feel the same way about 6 sigma.
Mike said
April,
I do exactly the same thing.
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
April… thanks. I’ll check out your blog here in a minute (and I’ll go to the About page)
Becky McCray said
Timothy, Agatha Christie is my grandmother’s favorite mystery writer! I’ve inherited the tendency, and I have “Mysterious Affair at Styles” the first Hercule Poirot story as an ebook on my PDA!
ME Strauss said
Murder on the Orient Express Blog . . .
Mike V. said
re: Scrum being the Silver Bullet — I debunk that myth (or at least I take a shot at it lol):
http://www.implementingscrum.com/cartoons/implementingscrum-20060925.html
Timothy Johnson said
Becky, I’m more of a Miss Jane fan myself. Hercule never really amused me the way Jane did. And of course, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford… what a great couple in Partners in Crime.
As for the short stories, look up “Philomel Cottage” - amazingly gripping story that had me on the edge of my seat when I first read it.
Was able to perform in “Ten Little Indians” many, MANY years ago.
Joe said
I can’t think of anything that rhymes
with a mystery that is as sublime
as a Million hits on an unknown website
that makes No Money and none is in sight.
Berma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
JohnC said
I agree with Timothy on Sigma 6 not being ‘the cure’. You first have to get the ‘buy in’, rather than the ‘yes sir’ return.
I’ve seen some pretty good results with it deployed consistently, but the problem is getting continuity maintained in the lower ranks. That’s where most corps fail in the delivery…not maintaining it regularly or empowering every level down to the lowest employee as much as the top levels…but that’s just my take.
Becky McCray said
Good night, Joe!
Mike V. said
Wow Joe.
Now looking for my bottle of anti-depressants lol. Sigh.
Chris Cree said
Timothy I was in that play too onece! I was the first one offed until one of the other actors got sick. I got promoted and stayed on stage longer!
Chris Cree said
Speaking of sleep. I’m all for it!
Right now, in fact.
‘Night all!
May your tomorrow come just in time. Enjoy!
April Groves said
I admit it…I CARE!!!
I like that Chris calls his wife “Gorgeous.” Especially since she is…
I love Glenda’s approach to her CP, her realness.
I adore the pictures of Char’s family
I like that Timothy makes me get out a dictionary
Liz’s thoughts on ME and her pictorial
Joe hates spam
I admit it - I care…
I created the “Opi” for crying out loud!
I don’t dislike the mantra “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” I disagree with the original intent…but I am totally inline with what it *Should* mean.
Timothy Johnson said
I played the doctor… I got to survive until the second scene from the last. What a blast that was.
Mike V. said
Thank u all.
Good night!
Mike said
Timothy,
I’ll check out Kevin’s site (on the strength of your recommendation). But as I mentioned a couple hundred comments ago, I’ve been doing software development since the early 80’s, and I’m also a huge fan of Taichii Ohno, Eli Goldratt, adn the Machine That Changed The World.
As Rodney surmised, Scrum is one attempt to bring lean production principles to software development. Unfortunately, as I wrote in When Bad Things Happen to Good Concepts, a fair amount of consultant baggage has been attached to simple, clear-cut ideas.
That said, I have absolutely no doubt that agile development will be the ONLY way to create software a few years from now. It’s as inevitable as pull manufacturing.
Right, Mike?
Mike V. said
… or morph into something else consultants can market. None of the Scrum stuff is new…. remember that :).
And keep it simple.
ME Strauss said
Good night Joe,
Sleepy swell.
ME Strauss said
A simple offering is good. Something that is whole and easy to understand.
Becky McCray said
Good night, Chris, Mike V!
Mike V. said
… thus the reason for me to take off to far away lands like Kyiv and the mountains in Budapest. I know I will learn more than they will. And that is good for me!
Mike V. said
Nite all. Really.
{poof}
Timothy Johnson said
April… now THAT’S an About Page. You have a gift for rich descriptions… I’d be willing to bet that you kick butt in the real estate market down in Georgia.
My one question for you is, “Have you ever met Paula Deen?” I adore that woman.
ME Strauss said
Good night, Mike V.
Good Night, Chris!
Becky McCray said
Time for me to drop out tonight. Liz, here are a few extra bottles for the sidebar; I wouldn’t want you to run low!
Goodnight, all!
Timothy Johnson said
Detective, they’re dropping like flies! What can we do?
ME Strauss said
Good Night, Becky!
Thanks for keeping the sidebar and our minds up to the proper level.
Char said
Okay - I’m back! Liz - Murder on the Orient Express is my all time favorite mystery - ever!
April - you are too kind! I certainly hope you become a regular part of the Tuesday night crew.
And hello to those who snuck in while I put on my Mom hat for a few.
ME Strauss said
Well, Tim,
Get out that giant magnifying glass and let’s start looking for clues.
April Groves said
Ah…the infamous Paula Deen…no, I have not met her…but the line to get into her restaurant downtown is atrocious! They have a water cooler and a sprinkler system to keep folks from overheating - really! I did have a neighbor who built gingerbread house for her - but that’s the closest I got.
Thanks…the “about” is special to me…maybe that’s why I visit other people’s…
April Groves said
Char - you must be in a different time zone…I can appreciate the “mom” hat…thankfully this starts right at our bedtime…just a few minutes early and they don’t notice
Mike said
Wait a second!
I missed the Six Smegma discussion!!
Here is my definitive statement on Six Sigma:
Any endeavor that requires a priesthood inevitable does two things:
1) Enriches the priests
2) Keeps everyone else dependent on the priests
And yes, I am a practicing Catholic, and I’m not making any exceptions to my statement.
Too much information?
Timothy Johnson said
Getting back to mysteries, am I the only one who still enjoys the “kid” mysteries? I’ve been introducing my 7-year-old to Encyclopedia Brown, Boxcar Children, and most recently Trixie Belden. We spend about a half hour each night reading together. She adores mysteries.
ME Strauss said
Tim, Tim, Tim,
Where are The Hardy Boys on that list????
Char said
April - I’m in the same time zone, it’s just that my three kids are now on summer break, my husband is out of town, and I was being a slacker mom and letting them stay up late and keep me company in the living room. We looked like four little geeks - me with my laptop and they all had their Nintendo DS’s in hand. I mean, it was thunderstorming and we couldn’t do anything else - thank goodness for wireless.
April Groves said
I loved the kid’s mysteries where you could make choices and turn to different pages so that the story changed each time you read it.
Timothy…do you not like Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys…My 10 yo is getting into the Nancy Drew - girl power and all.
Mike said
Oh, Encyclopedia Brown! Man, did I devour those.
While we’re on mysteries, can we pay homage to the creator of the mystery: Edgar Allen Poe?
It only seems fitting.
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
She’s not QUITE old enough for Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew yet… give it a year or two. But I spent many a summer hour reading and re-reading Hardy Boys mysteries in my youth. Trust me, they are in her future.
Char said
Tim - my kids love all those books. I am hoping that after the Nancy Drew movie comes out this summer that my older two will start really reading the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books.
April Groves said
Char - not slacker mom…that description makes you the EPITOME of cool mom!
ME Strauss said
Whew!
Nancy Drew is such a . . . girl.
Who runs in high heels?
Timothy Johnson said
Quoth the raven, “Nevermore!”
Mike, you are too cool!
April Groves said
Ha - I shuffle two older kids, hip a 16 month old, and tote a 4 month old in a carrier to my mini van…in high heel
Char said
Tim - have your kids started the Magic Treehouse series yet? They are a hands down favorite among the 7-8 year old set here.
Timothy Johnson said
Yes, my daughter has DEVOURED EVERY magic treehouse book this past year in first grade. Now they can’t write them fast enough for her.
Mike said
Tim,
I’ve heard that line many, many times, but it always raises the hairs on the back of my neck. Thank you!
Mike
April Groves said
Mike - Poe gives me the shivers too
My oldest daughter an I really enjoy the Potter books. Made my day when she told me she thought the book was better than the movie…
Char said
Tim - I can also recommend the new series called the Fairy Chronicles - we’ve read the first two and my girls loved them.
April - you are crazy!
Timothy Johnson said
And Mike, Catholicism aside, your Six Sigma commentary is spot on.
Pul-LEEEEEEEEEZE! Can we rehash Deming’s 14 points… add a dash of Juran’s emphasis on projects… repackage it all with a cool name… and then (just because most of the executive buyers are testosterone laden males) entice them with titles like Black Belts and Green Belts (when most of them have never been in a martial arts arena before in their lives????
OK, meekly stepping down from my soapbox now.
April Groves said
Char…what’s crazy…I love my shoes that “rawk” (Obscure Kidd Craddick reference)
These “Fairy Chronicles”…what age group are they for…my girls love fairies.
Char said
April - shlepping kids on your hip in heels - that’s crazy.
The Fairy Chronicles are ideal for 1st-3rd graders. My 5 year old loved having me read it to her though.
Mike said
Tim,
Thanks! I’m an iconoclast in my day job realm, but it doesn’t stunt my enthusiasm.
April, I read the first four Potter books to my children at bedtime. A more magical experience you can’t have. Five got dark and I have to admit to not even picking up six. I suppose some day I’ll finish off that and the last one.
But no movie could ever capture the magic of reading those books out loud to children.
April Groves said
Char - I will have to check them out - thanks for the link…My oldest loves to read to her next youngest sister. A sweeter sight is rarely found.
Tim, I must agree. My oldest is 10, so she likes to read them herself. Besides enjoying the books, it is wondrous to watch her explain to me the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Of course I read them myself as a monitor (not to mention the fact that I enjoy them).
Char said
Mike, my son just finished the sixth Harry Potter and said it was the best one yet. He is really looking forward to the next one. Funny thing, he was not interested in Harry Potter at all until this year - half way through 5th grade. And he has not seen any of the movies.
Mike said
Uh oh. the dreaded five minutes between commments. A sure sign the evening is drawing to a close.
I just want the answer to one mystery: Who Shot Rodney Rumsford?
He showed up once many comments back and then disappeared…..
Timothy Johnson said
Well, folks, tomorrow is another day. And it will come all too soon!
Char, Mike, Rodney, always a pleasure bumping into you here on Tuesday nights.
April, extreme pleasure making your acquaintance. If I’m ever looking for a house in coastal Georgia, I now know whom I shall call!
Liz, as always, thank you for hosting another riveting discussion. You are unparalleled!!!
As for me, I get to unravel the mystery of how one of my clients messed up a project plan in MS Project.
Good night all!!!
Char said
I think Rodney is busy multi-tasking. I am going to have to call it a night though.
It was fun this evening and I really enjoyed meeting you April! See everyone next week.
April Groves said
Yes, I am an early riser and it is far past my bedtime.
Liz, this was wonderful. Thank you.
Mike said
Char,
I guess I’ll have to rethink my plan. But having spent so many pleasant hours reading to my kids (who are now to big to be read to), I think I may have to wait for grandchildren to finish off the series in the proper fashion.
Mike
ME Strauss said
Good night Tim, Char, and April!
Thank you all for coming!
Char, I’m still waiting for that phone call.
Mike said
Tim,
How can you NOT mess up a project in MS-PROJECT?
It’s the “Plan 9 From Outer Space” of software applications!
And with that I’ll call it a night…
Mike
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
hmm, just learned something when searching for Dr Watson in the Wikipedia:
In the television series House, the character of Dr. James Wilson is meant to be a direct reference to Watson (with House himself being a direct reference to Holmes). In addition to the similarity of their names, Wilson serves in the show as House’s only real friend and confidante, and occasionally assists him in solving particularly difficult cases. (In one episode, House also claims to live in 221b Baker Street.) Also, in keeping with Watson’s role as a ladies’ man, Wilson has been married several times and had multiple affairs.
Elementary dear Watson.
Mike said
Elementary dear Watson Hyatt?
It’s wikipedia, so I don’t know. Watson was more ubiquitous than Wilson, and was an obvious subordinate to Holmes. Wilson isn’t.
Okay, enough House geekiness on my part.
Can we go back to being pirates?
ME Strauss said
How about playing cowboys next week?
ME Strauss said
Oh Wait! We can’t. Mitch Matthews is coming. He’s so fun . . . He’s going to bring some fun with him.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
hey cowboys, now that is something I could REALLY get into.
ME Strauss said
We’ll do cowboys the week of the 26th!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
the hat, the boots, the chaps, on horseback…drat, I need to wait two weeks for that fantasy?
ME Strauss said
Sorry, I have an event I have to attend next week. Cool and handsome guest host, who’s a real personality is coming. I’m going to introduce him via the blog first.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
as long as he wear a cowboy hat
ME Strauss said
I’m betting he’d do that. He’s a guy who likes to laugh.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
sounds like a fun guy. Are we the only two left?
Mike said
Okay. Swarthy cowboys. Good thing the CWS will be in full swing! LOL
Mike said
And yes, you’re the only two left. I’m outta here and Rodney is off drinking some Amontillado.
ME Strauss said
You two are great fun!
Mike said
Let’s hear it for us Left Coasters!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
night Mike, it’s be fun getting to know you as we figure out facebook
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
hip hip hooray. Whereabouts are you?
ME Strauss said
I’ll keep the middle safe for you.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz, since its relatively quiet for the moment, wonder if we may brainstorm ideas for drumming up mega votes for this “blog for a year” contest.
ME Strauss said
Gosh, Glenda,
I was just thinking about sleeping. What did you have in mind?
DaveOlson said
QUIET? …DID SOMEONE SAY QUIET?
DaveOlson said
Sorry… just got back from a meeting and feeling a little bratty or batty. Can’t tell for sure!
ME Strauss said
Yawn! Stretch! Is that you, Dave?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
no problem, Liz. We can another time. Have a restful night.
DaveOlson said
No Liz… I’m a figment of your imagination. You wish you were talking to me but really you are sleepy…very sleepy….very very sleepy.
ME Strauss said
Dave,
How did you know that?
Thank you, Glenda. I have time early in the afternoon tomorrow and Thursday.
Sweet Dreams!
DaveOlson said
Liz… I just know
Glenda… How are you?
Mike said
Hi Glenda,
Why not have a “just three votes” campaign. State why people should vote for you and ask them to recruit two other people. Offer to highlight the blogs of the people who participate. MLM rocks!
Mike
Mike said
Yo, Dave!
I like your blog, and I’m going to dig into it!
Mike
(Anyone who promotes Glenda the good witch of the great northwest is a friend of mine!)
Mike said
Now I’m serious. What have uou done with Rodney?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
ah, hi Dave. Just noticed your THAT Dave! Thanks for that post on your blog. Is this where we first met, last week?
DaveOlson said
Sorry got totally distracted by another conversation. I’m THAT Dave. I can’t remember where we met but that’s not important. Just that we met.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
I totally agree, Dave. I’m looking forward to guest writing on your blog. Just need something GREAT to write. Well, just finished a blog post, so I’m off to bed. Perhaps Rodney will mosie by sometime.
Rodney Rumford said
hey all. i was off doing some program analysis… sorry about my disappearing act.
KCLau said
I’m running 2 blogs, recording 3rd solo album ( from songwriting to mastering the CD all by myself), taking care of over 100 personal finance clients, taking care of my pregnant wife, and also selling a special 3D birthday card online. But I am no superman to do all this alone
Ramkarthik said
Hi everyone.I wonder if anyone is here.
ME Strauss said
Glenda, Mike, and Dave,
Thanks for holding down the fort and for getting together at least one idea for Glenda’s book campaign.
Also thanks for making sure Rodney didn’t lost in his work again.
ME Strauss said
KClau,
Give yourself a little time to play.
Ramkarthik,
Sorry we were all gone by the time you stopped over to see us this time.
April Groves said
Liz,
I had such a great time with the gang last night. And it was real informative too. Being new to this community, it is real nice to have a safe place to ask your questions, see how others do it, and get a basic sanity check.
I really appreciate the warm reception and the continued hospitality. This is a wonderful idea you have. I hope you don’t mind if I come back.
ME Strauss said
Good Morning, April!
Too funny! Everyone so enjoyed your participation. We love meeting new people as much as you do.
We think of Tuesday Nights as our chance to come out and play. So the conversation gets to go wherever it goes and we follow along the way folks having fun do.
Of course, you’re welcome back. Imagine if no one back. I’d be living alone inside your computer!!
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Ramkarthik said
Its fine Liz.As Im from India,I actually don’t know at what time here you all meet up.Ill make sure that im present in the next meet.Thanks Liz.
ME Strauss said
Ramkarthik,
You are a gracious man.