One of the last threads by me
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Enjoy. I loved San Francisco and I'm still trying to persuade my wife to move there. I can't understand why anyone would want to move from there to here (Phoenix) but then again, there is much about the American psyche I don't understand :) Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net
I can't imagine anyone voluntarily even visiting Phoenix. Bullhead City is heaven by comparison. Phoenix has all of the problems of Los Angeles with none of the cultural benefits; as a bonus it's much hotter, and during the monsoon season it's about as pleasant as living in a sweaty armpit. On the bright side, if you happen to be caught in a drive-by shooting, you're allowed to shoot back.:-D
"Ask not for whom the bell tolls;
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I can't imagine anyone voluntarily even visiting Phoenix. Bullhead City is heaven by comparison. Phoenix has all of the problems of Los Angeles with none of the cultural benefits; as a bonus it's much hotter, and during the monsoon season it's about as pleasant as living in a sweaty armpit. On the bright side, if you happen to be caught in a drive-by shooting, you're allowed to shoot back.:-D
"Ask not for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee...":laugh::laugh::laugh: The strange thing is my wife and her ex husband were driving from San Francisco to Texas and went via Phoenix. Apparently they just drove through and liked the place so much they decided to move here :omg: For myself, I can't tell one part of the place from any other. It just looks the same to my eyes, hectares and hectares of identical houses as far as the eye can see... Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: until I get back from San Francisco, Tuesday next-next week. Have fun, watch yourself on Polk street:-D I used to live on Treasure Island, the island in the middle of the bay, that was :cool: Later,
JoeSox
www.humanaiproject.org "Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean(ISTP)Polk street? What's to be expected there? :) -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: A whole week of doing absolutely NOTHING. I hope you all will have fun, doing whatever boring stuff you do at work. Uh, the boring stuff I do at work is the same stuff you're going all the way to SF to do. :~ J
"You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant."
Hum. What exactly is your job description? :-D -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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JoeSox wrote: I used to live on Treasure Island, the island in the middle of the bay, that was We in scandinavia know that island by the name Alcatraz :rolleyes: jhaga CodeProject House, Paul Watson wrote: ...and the roar of John Simmons own personal Nascar in the garage. Meg flitting about taking photos.Chris having an heated arguement with Colin Davies and .S.Rod. over egian values. Nish manically typing *censur*. Duncan racing around after his pet *c.* Michael Martin and Bryce loudly yelling *c.* C.G. having a fit as Roger Wright loads up *c.* . Anna waving her *c.* and Deb scoffing chocolates in the corner. ...Good heavens!
jhaga wrote: We in scandinavia know that island by the name Alcatraz see, your little joke is confusing people:rolleyes: I lived on Treasure Island the island that the Bay Bridge connects to in the middle of the bay. Later,
JoeSox
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Mike Mullikin wrote: much of the early internet and most of the PC revolution was "invented" within about 20 miles of San Francisco What a bunch of crap. HTTP/HTML was invented in Geneva, switzerland.
Yeah, but TCP/IP et al was invented over there by Vinton Cerf I believe (and some other guys, I forget). Sure, we could've had HTTP over some OSI stack now. But that would have been a bitch - OSI was way to over pretentious! -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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Enjoy your week away - you will find that after a few days of no PC/Internet Access the shakes/sweats/other nasty withdrawal symptoms gradually subside:wtf: JohnJ Time for a :java::java::java::beer: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
I'll be soothing my withdrawl symptoms with nice californian wines.. ;) -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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:laugh::laugh::laugh: The strange thing is my wife and her ex husband were driving from San Francisco to Texas and went via Phoenix. Apparently they just drove through and liked the place so much they decided to move here :omg: For myself, I can't tell one part of the place from any other. It just looks the same to my eyes, hectares and hectares of identical houses as far as the eye can see... Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net
At least there's a hockey team in Phoenix. :) -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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I'll be soothing my withdrawl symptoms with nice californian wines.. ;) -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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Polk street? What's to be expected there? :) -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: Polk street? What's to be expected there? for this heterosexual, it was odd for me. Just stuff you see there you don't see everyday. It was fun though, I think I hung out at one of the bars just off of Polk, can't remember. "Before there was the Castro there was the Polk Street / Tenderloin area. Polk Street is full of bars, most of them of a dubious nature, and certainly a place where the friendship between old gays and booze lives on day and night. But hey, if you want to find yourself a hustler or watch the tranny prostitutes go by, this is the spot for you. Diva’s is the ultimate tranny bar, and keep an eye peeled for exhibitions and receptions at Space gallery." http://www.gayglobal.com/san_francisco/info/polk.html[^] Later,
JoeSox
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Mike Mullikin wrote: much of the early internet and most of the PC revolution was "invented" within about 20 miles of San Francisco What a bunch of crap. HTTP/HTML was invented in Geneva, switzerland.
Stephane Rodriguez. wrote: What a bunch of crap. HTTP/HTML was invented in Geneva, switzerland. Relax. I wasn't trying to claim US dominion over the invention of all internet technologies. The internet and all of it's technologies are truly world wide achievements but... back in the late 60's, 70's and early 80's the San Francisco bay area was a mecca in this area and deserves a little credit now and then. P.S. HTTP/HTML is only one (albeit large) part of the "internet". Mike Mullikin :beer:
We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.
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:laugh::laugh::laugh: The strange thing is my wife and her ex husband were driving from San Francisco to Texas and went via Phoenix. Apparently they just drove through and liked the place so much they decided to move here :omg: For myself, I can't tell one part of the place from any other. It just looks the same to my eyes, hectares and hectares of identical houses as far as the eye can see... Rob Manderson http://www.mindprobes.net
Rob Manderson wrote: identical houses as far as the eye can see... Which is about two blocks when the inversion layer settles in...:-D
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I might check in. I *might*. But I don't think I will have time for it to be honest. Maybe Friday, Saturday next week. I will however try to stay away from computers as much as possible. I really need this vacation. I'm beginning to hate computers. :| -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
:~ Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I really need this vacation. I'm beginning to hate computers. You're starting to sound like me... :~ Mike Mullikin :beer:
We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.
Stephen Hawking -
:~ Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I really need this vacation. I'm beginning to hate computers. You're starting to sound like me... :~ Mike Mullikin :beer:
We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special.
Stephen HawkingIt's the truth. At the end of the day, computers suck, no matter how fun it was hacking on it the same morning. There is no magic left. :| -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
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Yes it is! I've been there one time before briefly. This time I will get to know every corner of the city. :) -- Counting the days in the haze around you Susanne let the ether fall Out of phase, I am all around you Susanne on the wall
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: This time I will get to know every corner of the city. Are you sure that is a good idea?! -Jack
There are 10 types of people in this world, those that understand binary and those who don't.
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Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: This time I will get to know every corner of the city. Are you sure that is a good idea?! -Jack
There are 10 types of people in this world, those that understand binary and those who don't.
The last time I spent any time there (1979) that was a dangerous idea. It's much worse now, though I suppose that now you're less likely to be beaten than fondled in some of those corners.:)
"Ask not for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee..."