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Taking some time off...

So as many of you know, we had a son last year. He is now 10 months old. One of the coolest benefits that Microsoft offers is Infant Care Leave, which is for both fathers and mothers. The catch? You have a year to use it. And it is a full month off. So, given that we will be having a launch soon and all of the fun associated with that, now looks like the best time to check out for a little while.

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So for the month of September, we have arranged from a back up or two for you to utilize. When you send me an email, please read the out of office email and feel free to harass those who volunteered (drafted) to cover for me. :-)

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But, as you can see, my wife and two awesome sons are going to do a bunch of fun stuff. We will be hanging out my parents in NY for a couple of weeks, headed to IASCA finals at Nopi Nationals and then on the beach for a week. See you in October!!!

Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:55 AM by Ben Vollmer
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jonathan parker said:

Ben,

we just had a son ourselves, congrats and enjoy your vacation...wish i could take one! -- jp

# August 22, 2007 12:23 PM

Brad said:

Ben have a great time with the family, NOPI will be fun. I hope your taking photos! Brad L.

# August 22, 2007 2:19 PM

Brad L. said:

Ben have a great time with the family, NOPI will be fun. I hope your taking photos!

# August 22, 2007 2:19 PM

Arvind said:

Ben,

Have fun and enjoy the time off.

# August 23, 2007 8:58 AM

Bill McVicker said:

<<Since no one else has thrown out the obvious jab, I can't resist myself...>>

So Ben, those are some cute kids.  I guess they must take after Mom?  (jk of course)

Shoot me an email if you can when you return.  I'd love to hear more about this vacation-thing you are talking about!

Where's the NOPI happening?  I assume you are bringing the Audi?  Would be fun to swing by...

Have a Great One,

Bill

# August 23, 2007 9:49 AM

ksearles said:

Ben - congrats on the little ones and have a great vacation..  That first picture of your youngest son is awesome!

# August 23, 2007 8:23 PM

Ben Vollmer said:

Bill-

Trust me it is ALL the wife. I have one ugly mug. :-)

NOPI is in ATL this year. I am not dragging the Audi, rather going to Judge this year. :-)

Come on by. Pictures will be up on Flickr later... :-)

Thanks!

Ben

# August 24, 2007 11:06 AM

Bill McViker said:

ATL is too far from Cleve-burg, OH.  :(

Judging sound pretty impressive!  Maybe we'll see you on Speed Channel at some point?  That would be killer...

Have a Great Time!!!

# August 24, 2007 11:14 AM

Mike Frye said:

That photo of your son passed out with the bottle reminds me of his dad   ;>)

# September 24, 2007 9:14 AM
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