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****Christian Graus wrote: Um... they are both, like, girls.... I also thought it odd that Martin was comparing himself against Qomi and Lauren. :suss: ****Christian Graus wrote: Her exact words were 'I know the grunge look is in amongst computer programmers, but I'm still married to you'. Oh crap, and I just shaved my head the other day. Damn, my fashion sense is so out. I have tested Janinas "you can wear whatever you want and look however you want, Paul, I don't mind" statement to it's limits. So far she has only not gotten in the car once. :-D regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
Paul Watson wrote: Damn, my fashion sense is so out So, do you think this is true for our species (computer nerds) in general? :-D Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
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Martin Marvinski wrote: I'm afraid to post my picture. Looking at Quomi and Lauren made me realize what a mess I am. Um... they are both, like, girls.... Girls have a tendency to lean towards better grooming anyway. You'll notice my photo is of my face only. Fashion for me is going to www.thinkgeek.com and buying a codito ergo sum or will work for bandwidth T-shirt. This morning my wife would not let me leave until she had put some mousse in my hair ( I kid you not ). Her exact words were 'I know the grunge look is in amongst computer programmers, but I'm still married to you'. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
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thinkgeek, yeah! i have their <geek>...</geek> shirt. i get to wear it on casual fridays. i'm a real rebel :) -c
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****Christian Graus wrote: Um... they are both, like, girls.... I also thought it odd that Martin was comparing himself against Qomi and Lauren. :suss: ****Christian Graus wrote: Her exact words were 'I know the grunge look is in amongst computer programmers, but I'm still married to you'. Oh crap, and I just shaved my head the other day. Damn, my fashion sense is so out. I have tested Janinas "you can wear whatever you want and look however you want, Paul, I don't mind" statement to it's limits. So far she has only not gotten in the car once. :-D regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
Paul Watson wrote: Oh crap, and I just shaved my head the other day. Damn, my fashion sense is so out. I have tested Janinas "you can wear whatever you want and look however you want, Paul, I don't mind" statement to it's limits. So far she has only not gotten in the car once. Is the shaved head comment a response to my head being shaved in my photo ? :-) However, it's important if the women give us some leeway to take it. I respect that. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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Martin Marvinski wrote: I'm afraid to post my picture. Looking at Quomi and Lauren made me realize what a mess I am. Um... they are both, like, girls.... Girls have a tendency to lean towards better grooming anyway. You'll notice my photo is of my face only. Fashion for me is going to www.thinkgeek.com and buying a codito ergo sum or will work for bandwidth T-shirt. This morning my wife would not let me leave until she had put some mousse in my hair ( I kid you not ). Her exact words were 'I know the grunge look is in amongst computer programmers, but I'm still married to you'. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
****Christian Graus wrote: Um... they are both, like, girls.... Of course I was looking at the female Cpian's pictures!(joke). I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
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Paul Watson wrote: Damn, my fashion sense is so out So, do you think this is true for our species (computer nerds) in general? :-D Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
Brian Hart wrote: our species (computer nerds) Homos computos? :laugh: Brian Hart wrote: So, do you think this is true for our species (computer nerds) in general? This is MHO. I don't think homos computos has anything lacking in the fashion sense department, except the will and need to be a fashion victim. i.e. We don't really care, we could dress snazily if we wanted to (just look at an IT business meeting, damn fine suits), but we realise that it is an utter waste of our time and brain power. We have evolved to the stage were comfort is paramount. Coding in the latest Dolche & Gabanna* fashion would be damned uncomfortable. In fact I have some rather fashion victim clothes hanging around... however I only wear them when it is "impress clients at bar/restaurant" night. The rest of the time I try my best to wear shorts, a t-shirt and takkies. we did a website for them so that is why I know their name, no really! promise! regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
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thinkgeek, yeah! i have their <geek>...</geek> shirt. i get to wear it on casual fridays. i'm a real rebel :) -c
Chris Losinger wrote: i get to wear it on casual fridays. EVERY day is casual day at ViewBuild. I have a WDJ and a CUJ t-shirt, the two afore mentioned t-shirts, and one with the Animaniacs on it. My wardrobe is done, a different shirt each day. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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****Christian Graus wrote: Um... they are both, like, girls.... I also thought it odd that Martin was comparing himself against Qomi and Lauren. :suss: ****Christian Graus wrote: Her exact words were 'I know the grunge look is in amongst computer programmers, but I'm still married to you'. Oh crap, and I just shaved my head the other day. Damn, my fashion sense is so out. I have tested Janinas "you can wear whatever you want and look however you want, Paul, I don't mind" statement to it's limits. So far she has only not gotten in the car once. :-D regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
Paul Watson wrote: I also thought it odd that Martin was comparing himself against Qomi and Lauren. Why is that odd? I was just surprised that they had a well groomed appearance. In my case, I look like I just wrote a book for Wrox Press. I think I need to leave my computer screen and get a tan(You would think that my CRT monitor would be able to microwave me to a healthy color!) Anyway I'm not that terrible, its just that I don't have a look. But I am glad I don't have females like them working in my office because it would be too distracting(sorry sexist joke). I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
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Brian Hart wrote: our species (computer nerds) Homos computos? :laugh: Brian Hart wrote: So, do you think this is true for our species (computer nerds) in general? This is MHO. I don't think homos computos has anything lacking in the fashion sense department, except the will and need to be a fashion victim. i.e. We don't really care, we could dress snazily if we wanted to (just look at an IT business meeting, damn fine suits), but we realise that it is an utter waste of our time and brain power. We have evolved to the stage were comfort is paramount. Coding in the latest Dolche & Gabanna* fashion would be damned uncomfortable. In fact I have some rather fashion victim clothes hanging around... however I only wear them when it is "impress clients at bar/restaurant" night. The rest of the time I try my best to wear shorts, a t-shirt and takkies. we did a website for them so that is why I know their name, no really! promise! regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
Paul Watson wrote: We don't really care, we could dress snazily if we wanted to But to look for clothes would waste too much precious time that could otherwise be spent coding or debugging, and besides, this saves money for computer stuff! :-D Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
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Paul Watson wrote: Oh crap, and I just shaved my head the other day. Damn, my fashion sense is so out. I have tested Janinas "you can wear whatever you want and look however you want, Paul, I don't mind" statement to it's limits. So far she has only not gotten in the car once. Is the shaved head comment a response to my head being shaved in my photo ? :-) However, it's important if the women give us some leeway to take it. I respect that. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
****Christian Graus wrote: Is the shaved head comment a response to my head being shaved in my photo Oh no, I got a shave the other day before I came to London. Not a full on skin head shave, just a close one :) I can't stand having long hair, drives me nuts. ****Christian Graus wrote: However, it's important if the women give us some leeway to take it. I respect that. Oh dear I feel the whole "letting your spouse do x" topic coming on... :) But yes, I respect that as well. Takes some guts going out in public with us lot doesn't it? hehe regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
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Paul Watson wrote: I also thought it odd that Martin was comparing himself against Qomi and Lauren. Why is that odd? I was just surprised that they had a well groomed appearance. In my case, I look like I just wrote a book for Wrox Press. I think I need to leave my computer screen and get a tan(You would think that my CRT monitor would be able to microwave me to a healthy color!) Anyway I'm not that terrible, its just that I don't have a look. But I am glad I don't have females like them working in my office because it would be too distracting(sorry sexist joke). I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
Martin Marvinski wrote: I was just surprised that they had a well groomed appearance. Man, now you're REALLY playing with fire..... Martin Marvinski wrote: In my case, I look like I just wrote a book for Wrox Press. Yes, but I BUY Wrox books for that look. To me it PROVES they are geeks and I can trust what they have to say. Wrox have VB books and the people on the cover look like used car salesmen. But I presume you're referring to covers like the 'Beginning ATL/COM' book. Martin Marvinski wrote: Anyway I'm not that terrible, its just that I don't have a look. But I am glad I don't have females like them working in my office because it would be too distracting(sorry sexist joke). Our old office had females in it, and they were distracting, because they were giggling airheads. But I'm sure the females who dwell amongst us are not like that... Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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Paul Watson wrote: I also thought it odd that Martin was comparing himself against Qomi and Lauren. Why is that odd? I was just surprised that they had a well groomed appearance. In my case, I look like I just wrote a book for Wrox Press. I think I need to leave my computer screen and get a tan(You would think that my CRT monitor would be able to microwave me to a healthy color!) Anyway I'm not that terrible, its just that I don't have a look. But I am glad I don't have females like them working in my office because it would be too distracting(sorry sexist joke). I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
Martin Marvinski wrote: Why is that odd? Nothing serious, don't worry about it :) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
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****Christian Graus wrote: Um... they are both, like, girls.... Of course I was looking at the female Cpian's pictures!(joke). I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
I have a question, what does: I also appreciate females with good conformation. mean ? Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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Paul Watson wrote: We don't really care, we could dress snazily if we wanted to But to look for clothes would waste too much precious time that could otherwise be spent coding or debugging, and besides, this saves money for computer stuff! :-D Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
Yeah- but you're looking pretty snazzy there in your pic Mr Hart ;) cheers, Chris Maunder
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Martin Marvinski wrote: I'm afraid to post my picture. Looking at Quomi and Lauren made me realize what a mess I am. Um... they are both, like, girls.... Girls have a tendency to lean towards better grooming anyway. You'll notice my photo is of my face only. Fashion for me is going to www.thinkgeek.com and buying a codito ergo sum or will work for bandwidth T-shirt. This morning my wife would not let me leave until she had put some mousse in my hair ( I kid you not ). Her exact words were 'I know the grunge look is in amongst computer programmers, but I'm still married to you'. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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Chris Losinger wrote: i get to wear it on casual fridays. EVERY day is casual day at ViewBuild. I have a WDJ and a CUJ t-shirt, the two afore mentioned t-shirts, and one with the Animaniacs on it. My wardrobe is done, a different shirt each day. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
****Christian Graus wrote: EVERY day is casual day at ViewBuild. I have a WDJ and a CUJ t-shirt, the two afore mentioned t-shirts, and one with the Animaniacs on it. My wardrobe is done, a different shirt each day. I've always been tempted to wear those t-shirts, but i'd probably get kicked in as soon as I left my house. Simon Nobody does chicken like MFC Sonork ID 100.10024
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Paul Watson wrote: We don't really care, we could dress snazily if we wanted to But to look for clothes would waste too much precious time that could otherwise be spent coding or debugging, and besides, this saves money for computer stuff! :-D Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
[I read Chris's reply and then checked your pic] A suit! A suit! Woooooohoooo! Sales? Marketing? PRoject management? Admin? Business dev? Pure management? What!?! Tell me, I need an ally! Or are you just one of those sneaky developers who wears a suit to slip past the project manager? hmmmmmm? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
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****Christian Graus wrote: EVERY day is casual day at ViewBuild. I have a WDJ and a CUJ t-shirt, the two afore mentioned t-shirts, and one with the Animaniacs on it. My wardrobe is done, a different shirt each day. I've always been tempted to wear those t-shirts, but i'd probably get kicked in as soon as I left my house. Simon Nobody does chicken like MFC Sonork ID 100.10024
Simon Walton wrote: I've always been tempted to wear those t-shirts, but i'd probably get kicked in as soon as I left my house. I live in a rough neighbourhood myself... Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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I have a question, what does: I also appreciate females with good conformation. mean ? Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
Please don't bring that up!! :-O I stupidly wrote that in my bio because I didn't think anyone read them. I meant that I liked beautiful women. Anyway I fixed my bio so it doesn't make me sound like an idiot. I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
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Please don't bring that up!! :-O I stupidly wrote that in my bio because I didn't think anyone read them. I meant that I liked beautiful women. Anyway I fixed my bio so it doesn't make me sound like an idiot. I :love: Microsoft and :bob:
Martin Marvinski wrote: I meant that I liked beautiful women. There's a club for that - it's called being male. :-) Martin Marvinski wrote: Anyway I fixed my bio so it doesn't make me sound like an idiot. I wasn't going to say, but it's certainly much better now... Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001
Sonork ID 100.10002:MeanManOz
I live in Bob's HungOut now
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[I read Chris's reply and then checked your pic] A suit! A suit! Woooooohoooo! Sales? Marketing? PRoject management? Admin? Business dev? Pure management? What!?! Tell me, I need an ally! Or are you just one of those sneaky developers who wears a suit to slip past the project manager? hmmmmmm? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Martin Marvinski wrote: Unfortunatly Deep Throat isn't my cup of tea Do you Sonork? I do! 100.9903 Stormfront
Honest, I'm still a college student!! What, are you not going to accept me as a fellow programmer just because I know how to dress myself, bathe, and shave??? :-D ;P :-D :rolleyes: :eek: Come to the DARK SIDE!!! (voice in background screaming "Neverrr!!") ;P Sincerely Yours, Brian Hart "And that's the news from Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are above-average." - Garrison Keillor
