Amazed with CP
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It's hard to believe that the success of this site is real. When I joined I was really bailing out of CodeGuru because it had become irrelevant to me. I wasn't a programmer (and I'm still not), but once in a while I had a need to write an app for a customer. The grass seemed greener on the CP side of the fence, so I jumped. I'm glad I did, as here I have met the only peers I've had in my life in over a decade. Even though programming is not my life, the thoughts and feelings of people who do program for a living resonate with my own very nicely, and I feel at home here. The folks here are my friends and family, and I can never thank Chris, et al, enough for creating this amazing presence on the web. It has been since its inception, and remains, unique in the world, and I'm proud to be a member. :-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
Yes, I can identify with that; I also don't program enough (because it's only a hobby which I don't make enough time for :-O) but sometimes just lounging about (older members will recognize me as a compulsive lounger from a while ago...) is great fun, the people here are generally really good-natured (and have interesting interests). Paul
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It's hard to believe that the success of this site is real. When I joined I was really bailing out of CodeGuru because it had become irrelevant to me. I wasn't a programmer (and I'm still not), but once in a while I had a need to write an app for a customer. The grass seemed greener on the CP side of the fence, so I jumped. I'm glad I did, as here I have met the only peers I've had in my life in over a decade. Even though programming is not my life, the thoughts and feelings of people who do program for a living resonate with my own very nicely, and I feel at home here. The folks here are my friends and family, and I can never thank Chris, et al, enough for creating this amazing presence on the web. It has been since its inception, and remains, unique in the world, and I'm proud to be a member. :-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
Well said, indeed. :rose: I identify myself with most of what you say, except, I *am* a programmer (though not programming Windows anymore). Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
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Yes, I can identify with that; I also don't program enough (because it's only a hobby which I don't make enough time for :-O) but sometimes just lounging about (older members will recognize me as a compulsive lounger from a while ago...) is great fun, the people here are generally really good-natured (and have interesting interests). Paul
Paul van der Walt wrote: older members will recognize me as a compulsive lounger from a while ago Oh, yes, I do. ;P Hey, wait -- I'm not *that* old, am I? :suss: Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
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Paul van der Walt wrote: older members will recognize me as a compulsive lounger from a while ago Oh, yes, I do. ;P Hey, wait -- I'm not *that* old, am I? :suss: Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: I'm not *that* old, am I? Of course not! And neither am I - 50 isn't old, just experienced.:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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Well said, indeed. :rose: I identify myself with most of what you say, except, I *am* a programmer (though not programming Windows anymore). Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: not programming Windows anymore Hmmm... Moved on to Doors, have you? Good choice, really, as there are so many openings.;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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3484:rolleyes: And proud of it...:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: not programming Windows anymore Hmmm... Moved on to Doors, have you? Good choice, really, as there are so many openings.;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
:-D Heck, Rog, any* house should have more windows than doors. * As in 'any average house'. You never know, some moron might have built a house with 10 doors and no windows. :suss: Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
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Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: I'm not *that* old, am I? Of course not! And neither am I - 50 isn't old, just experienced.:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
I'm scared, Rog. I always used to think of Nish as somebody from my own age group. Then I stumbled across one of Nish's blog entries where he talks about being middle-aged. :apprehensive emoticon: You might not know it, but in India it's customary to call older people who're not related to you 'uncle' or 'aunty' (unless of course, it's a business environment). If it's somebody just a few years elder, you call them 'bhaiya' or elder brother. Kids are now calling me 'uncle'. :sigh: Of course, people who know me personally will swear that I'm still a kid. :cool: I rather like being a kid at heart, and will give you an honest compliment by saying that I've drawn inspiration from you. :rose: :) Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
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Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: I'm not *that* old, am I? Of course not! And neither am I - 50 isn't old, just experienced.:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
Also, I was playing around with words in my reply to Paul's mail. He meant 'older members' as in people who joined earlier. I was referring to physical age in my reply. :) Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
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I'm scared, Rog. I always used to think of Nish as somebody from my own age group. Then I stumbled across one of Nish's blog entries where he talks about being middle-aged. :apprehensive emoticon: You might not know it, but in India it's customary to call older people who're not related to you 'uncle' or 'aunty' (unless of course, it's a business environment). If it's somebody just a few years elder, you call them 'bhaiya' or elder brother. Kids are now calling me 'uncle'. :sigh: Of course, people who know me personally will swear that I'm still a kid. :cool: I rather like being a kid at heart, and will give you an honest compliment by saying that I've drawn inspiration from you. :rose: :) Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
Don't be scared - Nish is a worrier. He probably started planning his funeral when they gave him a driver license.;) Anyone under 30 is a kid, but most of them lack enough experience to realize that. Keep on being a youngster - I'm convinced that you'll live longer that way. And even if it doesn't extend life, a youthful approach to life makes it so much more fun!:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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Also, I was playing around with words in my reply to Paul's mail. He meant 'older members' as in people who joined earlier. I was referring to physical age in my reply. :) Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." - gantww.
I know. I almost made a smart reply myself along those lines.:) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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Don't be scared - Nish is a worrier. He probably started planning his funeral when they gave him a driver license.;) Anyone under 30 is a kid, but most of them lack enough experience to realize that. Keep on being a youngster - I'm convinced that you'll live longer that way. And even if it doesn't extend life, a youthful approach to life makes it so much more fun!:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
ahem... *cough cough* :-D Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "Anyone under 30 is a kid, but most of them lack enough experience to realize that." — Roger Wright.