Are there many things better than taking a vacation with family and friends? For me, one of the best parts of a vacation is the build up before the vacation starts. Knowing you’re work is wrapped up, the anticipation of the trip and time spent with the kids. Heck, I even get a little excited just telling friends that I’m about to start a vacation.
I spent last week on vacation with my immediate and extended family and it was great. The day before we left I even shared this news with a friend of mine, Chad Sakac of EMC.
In fact, I'd like to share with you the content of our email conversation...
Chad - Sun, 28 Mar 11:40 – I’m in Ashville, NC tonight, if you’re interested in dinner, and in the vicinity…
Vaughn – Sun, 28 Mar 12:28 – Ironically we are packing today for a vacation in the Appalachians and will pass thru Ashville tomorrow. Unfortunately I can't pop out. What are you doing in Ashville? Pleasure trip I hope.
Chad – Sun Mar 28 12:37 - Enjoy "hiking the Appalachian trail" :-) . (I’m) Giving them the "big picture" view from EMC along with VMware. Bummer I'm missing you, but enjoy your well-deserved time off.
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As many know, I consider Chad Sakac a friend, even though we are fierce competitors. We talk or email with regular frequency, work on a number of joint initiatives, interact with the same customers, partners, vExperts, etc… Heck, look at the tone of our email conversation if you question our friendship.