I’m looking for others out there that might have the same problem and solution.

Basically, my new office is small.  They do not use an Exchange Server but they are starting to use Outlook 2007.  I used the option to share my Calendar on Office Live, but it’s in private mode by invite only.

The first time I shared it, it worked fine.  The one user I invited could see it.  The problem is I wanted to add more people to the list.  The auto email with the invite comes up, but when I go to hit send I get the following:

Anyone know how to add more users to a shared calendar ??

Also, is there a sharepoint solution for sharing calendars?

Thanks everyone.

Michigan started a small coffee shop that in the past 5 years has picked up like a flash flood.  My opinion its MUCH MUCH better than Star bucks.  It’s also cheaper.

http://biggby.com/locations/

One of the things I like about Biggby is their CEO, Bob.  Ya, we’re on a first name basis now…not because I know him, but because he has a blog.  http://whereisbiggbybob.blogspot.com/

It’s actually a fun blog to read.  He tours around some times going from store to store video interviewing people.  Of course he does a write up on each place he stops. 

Point being…its great to see a local place that is doing well in this crazy economy, and it’s great to see an active owner.  If your in Michigan, find a Biggby and enjoy one of your best cups of coffee ever !!!

This year for the 4th of July, I went up to Traverse City Michigan to the Cherry Festival.  I was not planning on going but I got a call from my cousin telling me we had a chance to go on his brother’s boat and watch the air show.  So with only 3 hours of sleep we made it to his boat…errr SHIP.  Coast Guard ship to be exact.  The captain allowed friends and family to board for the day.  They were actually on active duty and moved the boat out to the middle of the harbor for security patrol.  Now at this point we didn’t think much of it until we noticed all the little boats were being moved out of the area and we soon became one of two ships allowed in “the box”   The box was an area where the air show would take place and allow for the planes / jets to fly lower than normal.

That said….I have never seen an air show this close and may never get a chance to again.  We had F18 Blue Angels fly about 50 yards from our deck.  It was the the most amazing experience.

I’ve included a few photos from the trip.

Please check out all the photos at http://photos.bigredsplace.com/weekend_events/TraverseCity_CherryFestival_2008/.  Lots of jets and Blue Angels there.

My quick movie review.

Friday I saw Wall-E.  I liked it.  I think Pixar does a great job every time but they had some new challenges for this film.  There is no dialog for at least the first quarter.  At first I thought they weren’t going to pull it off, or people just wouldn’t “get it”, but it was done with so much detail it was hard not to laugh and feel emotion.

Some key points to hit on.

• It’s a Science Fiction / Love Story.
• The idea was developed in 1995.
• It is Pixars’ most original movie yet. ( opinion not only from myself )
• The short before the movie is entertaining and also doesn’t have any dialog.

I’ve been a fan for a LONG time of Microsoft Products.  Not because I like them because of the name brand and not because I hate any other company.  (Apple).  Reasons I use Microsoft products are:

They’ve been cheap.
I like building PC’s.
They make great game consoles (even if they do over heat).
They work well together…  Windows mobile / PC / XBOX 360 / Media Center.

Now something that is bugging me is Windows Mobile.  I’m tired of waiting.  I want a better UI and I want it easier to use.  I want an OS for my computer that is easy to use.  When I plug in my smart phone I want the OS to easily work with the phone.  This has not been the case lately for me.  I wish Mobile 7 was being released this year

The MAIN reason I’ve liked Microsoft products so much is that I don’t have to buy their hardware.  The Winds need to change for the company.  I know they’re huge and nothing, not even David could hurt this Goliath of a company.  But let’s get real.  I want FUN products.  I’m willing to spend money on other peoples hardware to get a fun product if I have too. 

Just my rant today as I’m reading the keynote talk from Apple on the new IPHONE 2.0 junk.

also… IPOD or ZUNE?  What works better for you all out there?

Here is beer cat.

(No, he doesn’t have a drinking problem.)

I stated I watched American Idol before.  That is true, because I was interested in watching people actually get to perform with an instrument.  I was interested in the people that had talent and their abilities to take songs such as “Billy Gene” and make it sound original. 

But who are the people that buy into the American Idol and worship it?  The people that ACTUALLY VOTE.  ( I have never voted ).  I’ll tell you who.

Roberta Swidersky, 54, wearing her homemade Archuleta T-shirt, was still proud of her favorite after show had ended.

WTF.  Its an age group from like 40 - 10000 that give a flying rats ass.

(source rand Rapids Press)
http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/2008/05/west_michigan_fans_gather_to_c.html

I’m just annoyed with the hype.  Keep it a talent contest and not a hype contest.  I would maybe have enjoyed it more if it was about the music only and not the Ford commercials or Apple commercials.  At least there were a few times during the season where it was about music.  It’s over and summer is here.   WOOT!!!

Well this political cartoon from the “New York Times” pretty much sums it all up.

Too much truth to this add.  They should add our stimulus check in here too.