RIP Old Blog
They say “a change is as good as a rest” and, although I’ve always wondered who “they” are, I have to agree in a couple of ways.
Firstly with my writing this blog post.
My blog has always tended to slant towards internet marketing because that’s what I do.
Me writing about digital has always made perfect sense to most people and I’ve had a lot of contact regarding speaking opportunities etc as a result of me being out there in a personal way.
Well recently I’ve been writing more and more about my experiences on my travels, on the way to or at conferences around the world, and finding folks taking a lot more interest in those because there’s been more of an everyday insight element to some of the entries.
This got me thinking about how I could combine my love for my work with my love for wine, food, hopping on planes, gadgets, photography, messing about in boats and general all-round globetrotting.
After a bit of noodling and a lot of generous help from Jon, Dave and the very talented Kean………….Technology – Taste – Travel was born.
Welcome New Blog
We hope the design speaks for itself. As it give me more scope to talk about other things, you’ll being see a lot more entries from me, even if it’s just the odd photo or location update. 
Rest assured it’ll have everything the previous incarnation had, but it’ll be enhanced with travel tips, restaurant reviews and a lot more video/photography from wherever I am in the world.
I hope you enjoy it and please let me know if you have any thoughts or observations on what you’d like to see……
So that’s the new blog!
What about the new life?
Well, after 20 years working in the UK and 5.5 at Microsoft in London, I’m moving to Seattle, Washington.
Ashley and I will be upping sticks from Richmond in SW London and rolling up in Redmond to work for Microsoft over there in March 2011.
My role will be much of the same and more, evangelising Microsoft Advertising, and doing my best to help marketers deliver their dreams.
Burley Lagoon – Gig Harbor – Washington
We’re looking forward to a fantastic life on the other side of the pond, and although it’s a change, I’m not sure our feet will touch the ground long enough to call it a rest!
For those of you too sad for words (and I know there are at the most two of you) we’ll be back often as my job has always been global.
So despite moving lock stock and barrel, you’ll find me propping up the bar in some conference venue somewhere in the world very soon!
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Mel – Great new design and photo. Interesting to see how this is evolving to reflect more of what you like personally. A little bit of personality goes a long way.
Love the new header. It is so YOU! Looking forward to keeping up with your antics.
-Bryan
Congratulations mate, both on the move and the new site, it looks awesome. I’ve never actually been to Seattle yet so thanks in advance for inviting me so I’ve got a good reason to go there 😉
Ooh – that’s rather nice 🙂 … You can’t ignore those big red social buttons. I remember Joost saying “You never can have an RSS button that’s too big”. Well I think you’ve topped that :).
Well let me be sure to add: if your readers understand what RSS is 🙂 of course we, as fans of Mel, know what it is 🙂
Many thanks for the kind words guys! Looking forward to this new direction and hope to see you all in Seattle very soon!
Well done. People like you (and there aren’t many) make working in this industry all the more worth it. Thanks for the last 5 years and here is to the next 5 in Seattle, Washington. Keep it up and always know you have our support.
Congratulations Mel, that’s quite a move distance-wise, but you are after all a global kind of guy. Great blog design too 🙂
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First off, now I have ANOTHER travel blog to compete with? DAMN YOU, MEL. 🙂 However, the style of the site is gorgeous, that banner picture is tre adorable, and I’m so excited to have you and Ash back here in Seattle, that I’m going to forgive you for encroaching into territory over which I have no real claim.
I can’t wait to see you both in person. Congrats on the site and the move!
Congrats on the move. Great news and the site looks great!
Love the new design and welcome to Seattle! I am in Redmond often and will LOVE having you here. More Mel time is always good with me. Send my love to Ashley and we’ll see y’all soon.
Like the new widescreen-positively panoramic blog presentation-very you I suspect! As for travelwriting on the side, like I said, go for it.
Mel,
Blog looks outstanding. I’m jealous. Really great design. You’ll have to let me know who did it as I could use a facelift myself.
Great stuff and happy to hear you’re moving here!
Jason
congrats on the blog and the move mel – looking forward to seeing you out here!
steve
’bout time, Carson. Make sure you get yourself a place in Seattle, not Eastside – is worth the commute.
Ian
First we lose Steve Clay, then we lose Barry Dorrans and now the incredible Mel Carson… the Microsoft machine is slowing moving the best brits over to Seattle so sort it out…
Congratulations mate…
Good luck with the move to Seattle!!
Congrats on the move. When’s the send-off party?
Richard
Congratulations bud! it will be a shame to see less of you on the UK circuit though. Always enjoyed a chat with you.
Congratulations, Mel – Great to see you you carrying onwards and upwards. You’ll be missed though.
Congratulations – sounds very exiting.
Share your passion for wine, food and gadgets – looking forward to follow your blog in the future.
And good luck with the move to US
Steen
Mel,
Outstanding job with the refresh and looking very forward to seeing you on this side of the pond on a more regular basis. As always, keep up the tremendous work.
.bb
Ha, I do see you three times on my wide screen 😉
Firstly huge congrats on the move! And on the awesome new site design (kudos Bronco!). But you’ll be missed in the UK for sure… Glad to hear you’ll still be back for lots of events though 🙂
mel it looks amazing!
Exciting times Mel.
Best of luck with everything stateside. You’ll be brilliant.
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