The Toolbox: Adminpak.msi

Starting a new job makes you ponder on which tools you use to get the job done, and which tools you have aquired over the years.  I had to start with a white blanket again, and found out I have quite a large tookbox.

Awaiting my test environment for more technical articles, I’ll review my toolbox over the next few weeks, starting with the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack, or more commonly known as “adminpak.msi”.

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A New Day

It turns out it’s been ten years since I used my bike regulary.  I didn’t notice it up until I jumped onto my bike.

On tuesday I said my goodbyes to my old colleagues, returned all the equipment I had on loan and returned the BMW at 59250 km with two fresh front tires.  I tracked my way back through the Brussels subway station to the train Central station in Brussel, and got onto one of many trains back to home, finishing off with a 4 km bike ride.  Which informed me that my body was not used to be under this quite mild stress a saddle and biking can give.

So, we’re having a go at this public transport thing.  Price-wise, I feel you do get more bang for your buck when driving – since I am also offered a parking space – but maybe I might end up making my time in the train useful, not to mention to benefit from this small bit of biking exercise twice a day.

 

Tourist Driving

As some of you might know, I like the Nurburgring and its surroundings.  Located in the beautiful German Eifel area, it is a 22 km racing track that has been hosting many famous races in the past, and will do so for many years to come.  Aside of the yearly 24 hours races, the track is open for car brands to test their upcoming models, and for tourists to pay 21€ for a lap on this road, when the track is opened as a one-way toll road without speed limits.

I snapped some pictures on saturday after a rain shower, to practice my panning shots.

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More pictures in the gallery.

 
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