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Greetings from Raleigh, NC

I am in Raleigh,NC working on a technical manual. It's surprising that my boss even let me take a leave of absence considering how things are going back home, what with people leaving left and right.  Today is my 3rd day and I'm starting to get used to the area and work climate somewhat.  My 1st day was a bit of culture shock at the massive IBM building at RTP, where a lot of research and development happens.  As my dad says, I'm in tall cotton and yes, it is overwhelming.
At lunch on the 1st day, I found myself sitting at a table with 3 men, one from Russia, the other from Australia, and the other from South Africa! We had BBQ from Danny's, pretty decent.
I am also seemingly surrounded by British accents and may be talking in one soon out of osmosis!

Speaking of overwhelming, the task at hand of writing 3 chapters in a 5 chapter book dealing with Features on Demand, a licensing key that offers system upgrades versus having to buy an extra piece of hardware.  And I have to learn how to use Adobe Framemaker in the process.  My coworker Michael has done 2 of these before so at least he has some experience that I can call upon.
This is all new to me and will be an experience in time management also since I'm so used to a structured environment.

I have been able two find a few bike trails so far so that has been good.  Sleeping and eating well.  Missing Renee and the girls.  Can't wait to see them soon.

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