In one of my favorite episodes yet this year, we catch up with Rich Hay. Rich talks about his decision to purchase a VW EV and all that he has loved about it (that was in preshow, now at the end). In the show, we catch up with Rich and talk about what he has been up to over the last 2 years. He talks about his purchase of the Vaonis Vespera Passengers and how much it has made looking at the stars so much easier. We also talk about how Jim found his idea of a pop-up drone security device that he has been talking about for years. We wrap the show with a little talk about the new Microsoft Surface. Thanks for listening!

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Links

https://vaonis.com/

https://vaonis.com/vespera-passengers

https://www.engadget.com/2020-01-08-sunflower-labs-drone-home-security-impressions.html

https://theaverageguy.tv/2022/04/23/rich-hay-and-a-new-role-at-microsoft-and-the-qa-community-hgg531/

Show Segments

* Leaving Microsoft job for full-time ministry.[0:00]

* Rich Hey returns to the show after two years, now at Microsoft as community manager.

* Rich Hay reflects on his 2.5 years at Microsoft, deciding to leave for full-time ministry.

* Hay plans to resume blogging and podcasting, focusing on technology and space topics.

* Podcasting, Microsoft, and space exploration.[4:28]

* Rich Hay discusses his role as a deacon, including baptizing babies and marrying people.

* Jim Collison congratulates Rich Hay on his work with the church and invites him to return to his podcast.

* Rich Hay and Jim Collison reminisce about their experiences as Microsoft MVPs and solar eclipses.

* Rich Hay plans to watch a total solar eclipse in north...

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