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jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:19 am

High mileage, low maintenance.

This is almost like celebrating another birthday.

On the occasion of my last birthday, I was telling Tom Matano, who's been my friend and boss on and off for about 20 years, and who is almost exactly one year older than me, that it seemed like I fell asleep at 37 and woke up at 57.

Those 20 years just vanished into the gaping Black Hole of Time.

Now I have another way of measuring time's passing--Forum post counts.

At this rate, right around my birthday next September 29th, I'll hit post number 10,000 and my odometer will reset or something. Then, I promise myself, I'll upgrade to a new G5 and retire this old G3!!!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:51 am

Can't imagine how can anyone post at such speed... how?!

(i wonder if i'll manage to reach at least 3000 or 3500 by my birthday in late September... sorry for going off topic...)
Congratulations...

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:27 am

Congrats, Paul!

Sheena, you're not too far behind me, and I've been a member longer!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:42 am

Gary, hope it wouldn't sound like the manifestation of "dedovshchina", but... after almost 2,5 years of hanging around here, my "milestones" don't mean that much to me... looks like i've passed #2000 somewhere a coupla weeks ago, but didn't notice that...

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:11 am

Congrats, Paul.... Keep on posting. I love reading your posts.... and seeing your refin projects take shape!

With all the useful and insightful things you have said here, you should be able to compile them into a whole book of Curmudgeonly wisdom, LOL!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:50 pm

When I saw the topic I thought the Curmudge had happened upon an obscure Rick from the dark ages - how wrong can you be?

Heartiest congrats, Paul. This place just wouldn't be the same without you. Your beautiful refins and humorous observations continue to amaze and tickle me - in that order, of course!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:09 pm

7500 posts full of information & insight. Congrats!
That's why this place is so great, it keeps us thinking & broadening our interests.

Sheena, you always manage to have a fresh point of view on a subject that keeps things in perspective. I look forward to your posts as much as anyone's.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:15 pm

Congrats Paul! Thanks for all the info.

Wow, 7500 posts already...aren't your fingers tired?!?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:20 pm

One finger. Left forefinger. I'm lefty and play guitar righty...

Anyway, my left forefinger is 1/2" (13mm) shorter than my right.

bigbajo60 · Post by **bigbajo60** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:28 pm

...my left forefinger is 1/2" (13mm) shorter than my right.

Stated with the accuracy we've all come to expect from the Curmudge.

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:30 pm

7501 pearls. Thanks Paul, and congrats. I learn every day you post.

...Dean

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:44 pm

Happy 7.5K-th Paul!

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:44 am

7500?.....7500!!!!!!...7 5 0 0 !!!???
(somebody call his nurse)

I'd like a recount!

Well done Paul, you da man!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:37 am

Paul, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience, thoughts and goodwill. Keep it coming mate...I hope to catch up with you later in the year.

wints · Post by **wints** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:48 am

Another fine example of what this forum is all about.

Thanks Paul.