20 years....

[Uncle Gizmo]

20 years on AWF!

On Sunday I reached the 20th anniversary of my membership of Access World Forums! Two whole decades of learning, laughing, and let's be honest, a fair bit of head-scratching.

I've made a bunch of pals, many from across the pond. Who'd have thought? Me, a Brit, getting all wrapped up in American politics. It's like swapping a soggy chip butty for a juicy hamburger. I can't stand our politics, but theirs? Pass the popcorn, it's showtime!

We have had a few members go MIA over the years, some have even shuffled off this mortal coil. Makes you wonder, is there a forum in the sky? Are they up there arguing about the cloud? Is it actually a cloud, or just a massive hard drive?

Random thought:- Are there more people alive now than the total number who've died since the beginning? Are we outnumbered by the ghosts of the past? If that's the case, I hope they're not hogging all the bandwidth.

Looking forward to another 20 years of banter, debates, and maybe even a bit of learning. Who knows, by then I might be on Mars, in a Low Gravity retirement home!

 

[Lightwave]

I doubt we are outnumbered by the ghosts of the past - but I sure do miss them.

 

[AngelSpeaks]

Happy Anniversary Uncle!

 

[GaP42]

Congrats Uncle Gismo - keep on truckin' .. your contributions are much appreciated.

 

[CJ_London]

Time for a celebratory beer?

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I passed my 20th anniversary here without even realizing it. Happy anniversary from across the pond and down close to the bayou.

 

[Mike Krailo]

Congrats on your 20th year of clicking on the "Post reply" button.

 

[NauticalGent]

Very impressive Tony. You are definitely part of what makes AWF, AWF...

 

[Steve R.]

Congratulations!!
Did you get a "retirement" watch?
I've got three more years to go.

 

[Pat Hartman]

Happy anniversary

 

[Jon]

20 years on AWF!

And 4 others on this thread with over 15 years at AWF, excluding myself!

 

[ColinEssex]

I passed my 20th anniversary here without even realizing it.

Me too. I wonder who of current posters on these forums, has been registered the longest. It would have to be before the big data hack of the early 2000's?
Col

 

[conception_native_0123]

congrats Tony. I have no idea how long I have been here, but I do have a good handle on how many names I have used!

 

[NauticalGent]

congrats Tony. I have no idea how long I have been here, but I do have a good handle on how many names I have used!

I'm assuming this was your first, so that would make it Jun 22, 2007

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Me too. I wonder who of current posters on these forums, has been registered the longest. It would have to be before the big data hack of the early 2000's?
Col

I remember being on the forum (vBulletin style) before the big hack but I don't remember when I first actually posted. It was at least four computers ago. Might have been five.

 

[ColinEssex]

I remember being on the forum (vBulletin style) before the big hack but I don't remember when I first actually posted. It was at least four computers ago. Might have been five.

I think I joined in 1999, I was working then, writing databases for the NHS. I wouldn't know where to start now, I don't have a computer or a printer. Just use an ipad. Retired in 2009 ish. Just spend time upsetting people now.
Col

 

[conception_native_0123]

that would make it Jun 22, 2007

yes you are right. so happy 16th year to me! I'm almost close to Tony.

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

I'm almost close to Tony.

I feel uneasy about this... I'm wondering is the Atlantic wide enough?

 

[Jon]

That hack was a nightmare. It took me a full week fulltime fixing the damn thing. We lost about 120K posts too. So sad.

 

[conception_native_0123]

is the Atlantic wide enough?

sure is. remember Tony, Gent was in my city and he still missed me the entire night. I think you're safe, but if I were you I'd keep locking your doors.