| My Last Day on the Job [message #62262] |
Fri, 29 August 2008 09:30  |
David Fanning
Messages: 11724
Registered: August 2001
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Folks,
I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
full-time job elsewhere.
I will still be doing a bit of IDL programming, but
my plan is to re-invent myself as a JAVA programmer,
eventually. :-)
It will be nearly impossible, I am sure, to get out of
the habit of reading this newsgroup every 10 minutes or
so, but gradually, over time I plan to learn to do so
and to leave the answering to the young hotshots who can
actually understand the questions that are being asked
these days.
I'll continue to maintain Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming
for as long as it supports itself. And I might even add an
article from time to time if I encounter something that
I know I better write down if I don't want to forget it.
But this will no longer be the focus of my professional life.
It has been a wonderful 15 years here. It has been my
joy and privilege to participate with and learn from so
many knowledgeable people. (I won't name names, because it
would just never end, but I hope all of you know who you
are.) I have always believed this was THE best newsgroup
in the Usenet universe. Your capacity to share your knowledge
and good humor is unsurpassed. In 15 years, I'll bet I
can count the number of flames in this newsgroup on one
hand. And most of those were written by me in one of my
cranky moods when the dog wasn't easily available to kick.
Thank you for all the wonderful times. You were my joy and
passion for a long, long time. I will never forget you or
how much I always looked forward to waking up and checking
this newsgroup as the first official act of every morning.
Vaya con Dios,
David
P.S. Let's just say Coyote is paying 10 to 1 on any bet that
says this new job will last longer than two weeks. :-(
--
David Fanning, Ph.D.
Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62298 is a reply to message #62262] |
Tue, 02 September 2008 05:25  |
Haje Korth
Messages: 651
Registered: May 1997
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David,
just wanted to say thanks for all the support you have given us. Good luck
with your next job.... and if it does not work out, we will be glad to take
you back. :-)
Cheers,
Haje
"David Fanning" <news@dfanning.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.2321d1ffc9feed3c98a479@news.giganews.com...
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
>
> I will still be doing a bit of IDL programming, but
> my plan is to re-invent myself as a JAVA programmer,
> eventually. :-)
>
> It will be nearly impossible, I am sure, to get out of
> the habit of reading this newsgroup every 10 minutes or
> so, but gradually, over time I plan to learn to do so
> and to leave the answering to the young hotshots who can
> actually understand the questions that are being asked
> these days.
>
> I'll continue to maintain Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming
> for as long as it supports itself. And I might even add an
> article from time to time if I encounter something that
> I know I better write down if I don't want to forget it.
> But this will no longer be the focus of my professional life.
>
> It has been a wonderful 15 years here. It has been my
> joy and privilege to participate with and learn from so
> many knowledgeable people. (I won't name names, because it
> would just never end, but I hope all of you know who you
> are.) I have always believed this was THE best newsgroup
> in the Usenet universe. Your capacity to share your knowledge
> and good humor is unsurpassed. In 15 years, I'll bet I
> can count the number of flames in this newsgroup on one
> hand. And most of those were written by me in one of my
> cranky moods when the dog wasn't easily available to kick.
>
> Thank you for all the wonderful times. You were my joy and
> passion for a long, long time. I will never forget you or
> how much I always looked forward to waking up and checking
> this newsgroup as the first official act of every morning.
>
> Vaya con Dios,
>
> David
>
> P.S. Let's just say Coyote is paying 10 to 1 on any bet that
> says this new job will last longer than two weeks. :-(
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming: http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62304 is a reply to message #62262] |
Mon, 01 September 2008 23:56 |
jradavenport
Messages: 6
Registered: July 2007
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Junior Member |
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On Aug 29, 9:30 am, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
>
> I will still be doing a bit of IDL programming, but
> my plan is to re-invent myself as a JAVA programmer,
> eventually. :-)
>
> It will be nearly impossible, I am sure, to get out of
> the habit of reading this newsgroup every 10 minutes or
> so, but gradually, over time I plan to learn to do so
> and to leave the answering to the young hotshots who can
> actually understand the questions that are being asked
> these days.
>
> I'll continue to maintain Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming
> for as long as it supports itself. And I might even add an
> article from time to time if I encounter something that
> I know I better write down if I don't want to forget it.
> But this will no longer be the focus of my professional life.
>
> It has been a wonderful 15 years here. It has been my
> joy and privilege to participate with and learn from so
> many knowledgeable people. (I won't name names, because it
> would just never end, but I hope all of you know who you
> are.) I have always believed this was THE best newsgroup
> in the Usenet universe. Your capacity to share your knowledge
> and good humor is unsurpassed. In 15 years, I'll bet I
> can count the number of flames in this newsgroup on one
> hand. And most of those were written by me in one of my
> cranky moods when the dog wasn't easily available to kick.
>
> Thank you for all the wonderful times. You were my joy and
> passion for a long, long time. I will never forget you or
> how much I always looked forward to waking up and checking
> this newsgroup as the first official act of every morning.
>
> Vaya con Dios,
>
> David
>
> P.S. Let's just say Coyote is paying 10 to 1 on any bet that
> says this new job will last longer than two weeks. :-(
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
All I can say is "Thanks for all the awesome help". The Coyote is
still the first stop for most of my IDL questions even after 5years
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62309 is a reply to message #62262] |
Mon, 01 September 2008 05:46 |
Paul.Bowyer@gmail.com
Messages: 7
Registered: September 2007
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Junior Member |
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On Aug 29, 5:30 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
>
> I will still be doing a bit of IDL programming, but
> my plan is to re-invent myself as a JAVA programmer,
> eventually. :-)
>
> It will be nearly impossible, I am sure, to get out of
> the habit of reading this newsgroup every 10 minutes or
> so, but gradually, over time I plan to learn to do so
> and to leave the answering to the young hotshots who can
> actually understand the questions that are being asked
> these days.
>
> I'll continue to maintain Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming
> for as long as it supports itself. And I might even add an
> article from time to time if I encounter something that
> I know I better write down if I don't want to forget it.
> But this will no longer be the focus of my professional life.
>
> It has been a wonderful 15 years here. It has been my
> joy and privilege to participate with and learn from so
> many knowledgeable people. (I won't name names, because it
> would just never end, but I hope all of you know who you
> are.) I have always believed this was THE best newsgroup
> in the Usenet universe. Your capacity to share your knowledge
> and good humor is unsurpassed. In 15 years, I'll bet I
> can count the number of flames in this newsgroup on one
> hand. And most of those were written by me in one of my
> cranky moods when the dog wasn't easily available to kick.
>
> Thank you for all the wonderful times. You were my joy and
> passion for a long, long time. I will never forget you or
> how much I always looked forward to waking up and checking
> this newsgroup as the first official act of every morning.
>
> Vaya con Dios,
>
> David
>
> P.S. Let's just say Coyote is paying 10 to 1 on any bet that
> says this new job will last longer than two weeks. :-(
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
David,
It's an enormous loss in many ways. Thank you for the huge amount of
help and insight you have provided. All the very best in your new
venture.
Many many thanks,
Paul
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62355 is a reply to message #62262] |
Thu, 04 September 2008 13:33 |
Mirko.Vukovic[1]
Messages: 7
Registered: August 2007
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Junior Member |
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On Aug 29, 12:30 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
>
> I will still be doing a bit of IDL programming, but
> my plan is to re-invent myself as a JAVA programmer,
> eventually. :-)
>
> It will be nearly impossible, I am sure, to get out of
> the habit of reading this newsgroup every 10 minutes or
> so, but gradually, over time I plan to learn to do so
> and to leave the answering to the young hotshots who can
> actually understand the questions that are being asked
> these days.
>
> I'll continue to maintain Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming
> for as long as it supports itself. And I might even add an
> article from time to time if I encounter something that
> I know I better write down if I don't want to forget it.
> But this will no longer be the focus of my professional life.
>
> It has been a wonderful 15 years here. It has been my
> joy and privilege to participate with and learn from so
> many knowledgeable people. (I won't name names, because it
> would just never end, but I hope all of you know who you
> are.) I have always believed this was THE best newsgroup
> in the Usenet universe. Your capacity to share your knowledge
> and good humor is unsurpassed. In 15 years, I'll bet I
> can count the number of flames in this newsgroup on one
> hand. And most of those were written by me in one of my
> cranky moods when the dog wasn't easily available to kick.
>
> Thank you for all the wonderful times. You were my joy and
> passion for a long, long time. I will never forget you or
> how much I always looked forward to waking up and checking
> this newsgroup as the first official act of every morning.
>
> Vaya con Dios,
>
> David
>
> P.S. Let's just say Coyote is paying 10 to 1 on any bet that
> says this new job will last longer than two weeks. :-(
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
Best wishes. I have nothing to add what others did not say.
Mirko
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62446 is a reply to message #62262] |
Tue, 09 September 2008 09:07 |
Spon
Messages: 178
Registered: September 2007
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Senior Member |
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On Aug 29, 5:30 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
>
> I will still be doing a bit of IDL programming, but
> my plan is to re-invent myself as a JAVA programmer,
> eventually. :-)
>
> It will be nearly impossible, I am sure, to get out of
> the habit of reading this newsgroup every 10 minutes or
> so, but gradually, over time I plan to learn to do so
> and to leave the answering to the young hotshots who can
> actually understand the questions that are being asked
> these days.
>
> I'll continue to maintain Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming
> for as long as it supports itself. And I might even add an
> article from time to time if I encounter something that
> I know I better write down if I don't want to forget it.
> But this will no longer be the focus of my professional life.
>
> It has been a wonderful 15 years here. It has been my
> joy and privilege to participate with and learn from so
> many knowledgeable people. (I won't name names, because it
> would just never end, but I hope all of you know who you
> are.) I have always believed this was THE best newsgroup
> in the Usenet universe. Your capacity to share your knowledge
> and good humor is unsurpassed. In 15 years, I'll bet I
> can count the number of flames in this newsgroup on one
> hand. And most of those were written by me in one of my
> cranky moods when the dog wasn't easily available to kick.
>
> Thank you for all the wonderful times. You were my joy and
> passion for a long, long time. I will never forget you or
> how much I always looked forward to waking up and checking
> this newsgroup as the first official act of every morning.
>
> Vaya con Dios,
>
> David
>
> P.S. Let's just say Coyote is paying 10 to 1 on any bet that
> says this new job will last longer than two weeks. :-(
>
> --
> David Fanning, Ph.D.
> Fanning Software Consulting, Inc.
> Coyote's Guide to IDL Programming:http://www.dfanning.com/
> Sepore ma de ni thui. ("Perhaps thou speakest truth.")
Sad to see you go, David. Best of luck with this new venture, and
many, many thanks for your help and support on the newsgroup!
The place wouldn't be the same without you, so make sure you drop by
from time to time!
All the very best,
Chris
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62525 is a reply to message #62262] |
Wed, 17 September 2008 05:53 |
plim.dreaming
Messages: 22
Registered: February 2008
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Junior Member |
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WOW!
I definitely want to participate in these acknowledgments!
Thanks David!! If it wasn't for your help my code would still be
taking 2 days to run instead of 15 seconds!!!!!!!!!!! And my PhD
would just be a dream.
By looking at all these posts I think its safe to say you've made a
big difference in many peoples' technology-dependent lives!
Bruno
Astronomy Dept.
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62533 is a reply to message #62262] |
Tue, 16 September 2008 08:04 |
Tom McGlynn
Messages: 13
Registered: January 2008
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Junior Member |
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On Aug 29, 12:30 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
>
David,
I go off for a couple of weeks and everything falls to pieces! While
a little belated I'd like to add my thanks for all you have done for
IDL and the IDL newsgroup these many years. I really think this is
one of the most pleasant nooks in all of the internet to work in, and
your leadership has been no small reason for this. I remember a few
years ago some idiot came into the group and started screaming insults
at you and others. Your humorous and non-antagonistic response
completely defused what could have -- and in most groups would have --
been an ugly exchange. Things aren't quite so friendly in the Java
newsgroups, but I hope to see you there nonetheless!
Regards,
Tom McGlynn
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| Re: My Last Day on the Job [message #62547 is a reply to message #62262] |
Mon, 15 September 2008 17:05 |
markb77
Messages: 217
Registered: July 2006
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Senior Member |
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Here's to you, David. Thanks for being our IDL guru!
Mark Bates
Harvard Chemistry Dept.
On Aug 29, 12:30 pm, David Fanning <n...@dfanning.com> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I just wanted to let you know that today is my last day
> on the job as an IDL consultant. Next week I start a
> full-time job elsewhere.
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