I'm often painted as quite a curmudgeon, or a BOFH, but really I'm
not. I'm just and overly opinionated old hacker who's seen more
than he'd care for. Regardless, I do have a gentle side, which
really is there if you'd care to look or get to know me or just
decide to take, in the face of two choices one which you find
offensive, and one that's more "Larry David", less frictional.
Which brings me to the topic at hand...
Thanksgiving is, to me, a unique holiday. It only happens in the
US -- perhaps b/c it involves eating turkeys [perhaps symbolic as
a double entendre] which only were native to the Americas.
Moreover though it is a unique holiday in that it is apolitical,
and agnostic. But it scores in that it's a day where we should be
thankful, something that in this day and age seems to be getting
harder and harder -- and IIRC Socrates himself complained about so
it must be really getting bad these days.
We, in our small community, have much for which to be thankful.
As this forum, hopefully, goes silent for the day, let's remember
what we have to be thankful for, in our community, in our
platform, and in our technical arts.
Happy Thanksgiving!
--
-dhan
Well, I must say, after reading much of your opinionated rhetoric,
I am amazed that something of such great meaning and value flows so
easily and gracefully from you.
Don't get me wrong, I have the utmost respect for your knowledge
and experience although your bedside manners leave a lot to be
desired.
Never-the-less, this heartfelt sentiment sheds more light on the
many facets of "Dan Shoop" that perhaps age is softening you a
little and perhaps I should consciously make an effort to use less
attitude when dealing with you.
As a side note, (not starting an argument but ) thanks-giving is
not just a US holiday, Canada celebrates it as well and, I for one
know this to be a fact.
-- Dale
As a Canadian, yes we do, but it was on Oct. 10th.
Jacob Bresciani
"Passwords are like bubble gum, strongest when fresh, should never be
used by groups and create a sticky mess when left laying around"
