Well, it's time to say goodbye to the BBS for me! I've been a permanent lurker and occasional contributor since the old BBS wasn't password protected (anyone remember Toonster?) However, I've now given in and sold my soul to the City (of London unfortunately - not Newcastle) so I am strictly prohibited to post any information or visit any site unrelated to work. Goodbye y'all, it was nice knowing you!

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

Answers

Si,
Divvent give in that easily, man!. Get yersel a pc and a 'net connection at hyem. Howay man, the Toon needs everyone right now - nee desorters allowed.

Happy new job, if that's what is involved, and best wishes.

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

If it's a new job, start saving yer pennies and take Clarky's advice.

Stay with in spirit and join us again in cyberspace when you can.

All the very best, Si.

val.

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

Si - you can always "Do a Dougal" and hit the Internet Cafés, even if only occasionally. Aal the best, marra

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

Good luck, Si! Screach is right, there's plenty of internet cafes around London. Stop by and say hi whilst sipping your coffee. :-)

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

Oh yes I remember Toonster. That wasn't you was it? I thought he was in Ireland. I recall my struggle to post my first message on the BBS (I think it said "Noah should be sacked" or some such thing) and because of various system problems I could only send about 2 lines of text and things were very messy. Finally I cracked it and sent a 6 line text message full of nonsense as a test. So my first response was a mouthful of abuse from Toonster for wasting people's time! I very nearly crept unhappily away for good (I'm a very sensitive soul) but decided to carry on.

Not sure it was the right decision mind ... :-)

Good luck Si - you will find the streets of London paved with gold dogsh*t and it is de rigeur to have a PDA, and a laptop tossed carelessly into the back of the Mercedes, so I hope we hear from you again soon.

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

If you've gone from ic after a post-doc then the city will be paying you a few bob. I think that if you check the small print you are allowed to have a PC at home. On your salary you'll manage a Pentium 4 with all the add-ons-and the odd Porche.

See you next week? Good luck. Are you modelling?

-- Anonymous, March 22, 2001

Good luck Si - but sorry, new job or not, we will be expecting you to find internet access somewhere.

Looking forward to hearing how you`re enjoying the the new venture. (:o)

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

There are policies and policies. Wait and see when you get there - you'll probably be allowed a bit of leeway on personal usage of the internet, just like the phone (probably says you shouldn't use that for personal calls either).

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

All the best Si. I'm sure we won't lose you for good.

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

Good luck with the new job Si. I remember when I started mine last August I thought I wouldn't spend anytime on the net, now that's all I do!!!

I hope nobody in my company is reading this!

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

You can take the man out of the BBS, but you can't take the BBS out of a man.

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

Kegsy, get in my office NOW! ;)

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

...... great line DB. Must remember that one.

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001

I'm sure Dr. Bill has a couple of scalpels he can use to try though Db

-- Anonymous, March 23, 2001