Government satellites recorded and immediately sent Homeland Security a
copy of what Rich Leitner was overheard saying:

<snip>
> Fine ... a generous offer, thank you. In fact I have 10 machines running, most
> of which are PIII's in the 500Mhz-1Ghz range, so I've never tried the 'dual
> booting' route. I should, just to see if I can do it!
>
<snip>
> to take programming courses at the local community college's continuing ed
> program, it had to be Windows. Subsequently took Visual Basic (not cause I
> wanted to, it was a prerequisite dictated by the school), 2 classes in
> procedural C, one class in programming Windows with C, a couple OO C++
> courses; when the Windows with C++ (using MFC) came up, only me and 2 other
> nerds signed up and the school canceled the class. Don't do too much C or C++,
> but it sharpened my skills enough to help with Perl.
<snip>
> Maybe I'll be asking you for advice on Sed,..
<snip>

****. It should be I who is asking questions of you!

> Though my undergraduate degree was in Electrical Engineering, I've been a
> professional pilot for about 20 years; first as a C-130 SAR pilot with the US
> Coast Guard, then as a Boeing 737 pilot with an airline that I won't name, but
> it's named for our 49th State :). I'll note for Chris's sake that this clue
> will preclude some American High School students from figuring out what it is.
> This type of employment does allow me to travel by air more easily (and
> cheaply) as long as their is space available, which is getting rare these
> days.

I'd dearly love to learn to fly. Looked into it once - schooling that is - and
found the expense to great while caring for my family's needs. Someday I hope to
do that. Sky dived once though. Father was a WII B-17, 24 and 29 pilot before
becoming a professor of mechanical engineering. Mother taught art and art
history. They've both gone on now. Nonetheless, I did tattoo one of the nose art
girls (right side) from the Memphis Belle upon my deltoid in memoriam to them.

> Nonetheless, your welcome to join then, or perhaps stop by at a later time. If
> I find myself in Casper (or with an opportunity to get there), I'll keep the
> Old Chicago in mind. Bellevue,WA's 'Tap House Grill' has over 160 beers on tap
> though, and I've never seen anyone there drinking Corona or Bud.

Would adore going out there. Also, I understand there are some great skate stops
to hit. More than 160 beer and all on tap? It's Nirvana ...

--
sk8r-365

http://goodbye-microsoft.com/

Rich Leitner wrote:

> Though my undergraduate degree was in Electrical Engineering,

Mine was Engineering Mathematics, followed by Electronic Engineering Masters
and various further professional certifications.

> I've been
> a professional pilot for about 20 years; first as a C-130 SAR pilot with
> the US Coast Guard, then as a Boeing 737 pilot with an airline that I
> won't name, but it's named for our 49th State :).

Could be a chilly job! ;-)


> I'll note for Chris's
> sake that this clue will preclude some American High School students
> from figuring out what it is.

Maybe - /I/ had to think for a moment about it!

> This type of employment does allow me to
> travel by air more easily (and cheaply) as long as their is space
> available, which is getting rare these days.

I had an ex-girlfriend who worked for an airline, and I enjoyed the benefits
of "space available" flights all over the planet. A wonderful privilege!

>>> Consider joining Chris and I when he visits the Seattle area ...

Yes please!

>> Wish it were possible - HVAC/R supermarket/mini-mart/restaurant
>> technicians are rarely available for travel in my region during this
>> season.

I used to work in the power generation industry, and it was impossible to
get time off during the summer as that's when they have all their plant
closures - in Northern Europe (with our less extreme climate) power
consumption drops radically in the summer months.

> Nonetheless, your welcome to join then, or perhaps stop by at a later
> time. If I find myself in Casper (or with an opportunity to get there),
> I'll keep the Old Chicago in mind. Bellevue,WA's 'Tap House Grill' has
> over 160 beers on tap though, and I've never seen anyone there drinking
> Corona or Bud.

I find that in a pub over here with good beer, you seldom see people
drinking the chemically produced rubbish!

Chris

Government satellites recorded Christopher Hunter saying:
> Rich Leitner wrote:
>> Nonetheless, your welcome to join then, or perhaps stop by at a later
>> time. If I find myself in Casper (or with an opportunity to get there),
>> I'll keep the Old Chicago in mind. Bellevue,WA's 'Tap House Grill' has
>> over 160 beers on tap though, and I've never seen anyone there drinking
>> Corona or Bud.
>
> I find that in a pub over here with good beer, you seldom see people
> drinking the chemically produced rubbish!
>

Oh crap, here come the "yesterday was a good day for beer" crowd to
complain. The "bottled beer" I drink outta is known as a KEG!

--
sk8r-365

http://goodbye-microsoft.com/

sk8r-365 illuminated alt.os.linux by typing:
> Government satellites recorded Moog saying:
><snip>
>> Apricot Beer and Guiness?
>> Hmmm. I bet there's some calories in that.
>
> I'll bet. Well worth it, tho' !
>


--
Moog

"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the
leather straps."