Two Beers and a Pretzel

Well, I’m composing my official goodbye e-mail for Gap Inc Direct.

I’ve been working at their main distribution center in Groveport, Ohio for a little over 5 years now working on enhancements to their Warehouse Management System to increase productivity and allow them to ship an astounding number of orders out to customers. Direct to consumer retail fulfillment has been interesting, to say the least. It’s definitely been a great experience working for the largest online clothing retailer in the World (Note: Zara apparently took the title in August, but that was mostly related to currency rates – I assume with the USD going back up, GAP is back to #1).

If you get a chance, buy something at GAP.com, Old Navy.com, BananaRepublic.com, PiperLime.com, or Athleta.com so my former co-workers get big, fat bonuses and can afford to swing by and meet me somewhere on my trip!

In 1996 I took over the webmaster duties for the Greater Cincinnati Aquarium Society.

Back then, the browser wars were in full effect, so every website had one of two icons at the bottom of the page that said “Best Viewed with Netscape” or “Best Viewed using Internet Explorer”. I decided that the GCAS website was browser neutral, so the best way to truly enjoy the site was with two beers and a pretzel.

Accordingly, I created the icon:

Eventually, I bought the domain name and held it for a number of years – until finally finding an appropriate use for it with this travel blog.

So as you browse the internet, just remember that the only way to truly enjoy the menagerie that is the world wide web is with Two Beers and a Pretzel!!!