Yes, this deserves that many tildes, and no, this is NOT an April Fools joke.

Donald Belcham is now Edmonton's newest Microsoft MVP (for C#).

I am telling you all with no sarcasm that there is no Edmonton-based developer who is more deserving of a Microsoft MVP than Donald.  Aside from being a vast reservoir for comedic material, he is the biggest reason for EDMUG's continued success and is a tireless, passionate, and incredibly talented software developer.  It is largely through Donald's efforts that we have the thriving Edmonton community that we do today, and I am very happy that Microsoft has chosen to recognize him for his efforts! 

Congratulations buddy!  I am very proud of you. 

And it is because of that pride I am announcing a one year moratorium on Donald Belcham jokes on this blog.  You've earned it buddy!

Okay, that *last* paragraph is April Fools for *SURE*!!!