Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Steve Finch]

Thank you for everything.
It has been a long time
Enjoy your retirement
Best wishes

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I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
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Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
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[Farley, Peter]

All the best Cheryl, and thanks for all the help and support you have provided 
for so long.

Peter

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Hi All,



I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
behind me, it’s time for my retirement.



Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
done it without you!



All my best,

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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Art Gutowski]

On Sun, 8 Sep 2024 16:34:54 -0400, Cheryl Watson  
wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of 
>mainframe behind me, it’s time for my retirement.
>
>Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t 
>have done it without you!
>
>All my best,
>Cheryl Watson
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Cheryl,

It's been an honor (and a lot of fun) working with you at SHARE and learning 
from you over the course of my (short) career (34 years and counting).  Take 
care, have fun in your retirement, and keep your towel handy!

Art Gutowski

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Re: EXTERNAL Email: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Steve Beaver]

Cheryl.  Go fish and traveling everywhere. And do everything crazy 


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Congratulations on your retirement and thanks for all the work and knowledge 
you passed on down to us

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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Michael Watkins]

Thanks for all the informative and interesting articles over the last 
three-plus decades. They certainly helped 'flesh-out' the sometimes bare bones 
IBM documentation.

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All my best,
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Robert Shimizu]

HI Cheryl:

Long have you been a huge part of our community.  THANKS for your 
decades of service.


Henceforth, ever day is going to be "Saturday" for you.  May you enjoy a 
long string of Saturdays, in fine health, free to do as you please.


Sincerely,
Bob


On 9/8/24 1:34 PM, Cheryl Watson wrote:

Hi All,

I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
behind me, it’s time for my retirement.

Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
done it without you!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Bfishing]

Enjoy retirement and as noted by so many already, thanks for everything you
have accomplished for this community too,

Kurt

On Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 7:49 AM Jack Zukt <
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> Thank you for everything
> Enjoy your retirement
> Best wishes
> Jack
>
> On Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 21:35 Cheryl Watson  wrote:
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> >
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> couldn’t
> > have done it without you!
> >
> > All my best,
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Jack Zukt]

Thank you for everything
Enjoy your retirement
Best wishes
Jack

On Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 21:35 Cheryl Watson  wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of
> mainframe behind me, it’s time for my retirement.
>
> Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t
> have done it without you!
>
> All my best,
> Cheryl Watson
> ==
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Massimo Biancucci]

Cheryl,

Thanks for everything you did for the MF community.
I learned so much from you.
Enjoy.
Max

Il giorno dom 8 set 2024 alle ore 22:35 Cheryl Watson <
che...@watsonwalker.com> ha scritto:

> Hi All,
>
> I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of
> mainframe behind me, it’s time for my retirement.
>
> Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t
> have done it without you!
>
> All my best,
> Cheryl Watson
> ==
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[roscoe5]

Thank you, Cheryl.
Your newsletter was a blessing to me, for years.
Enjoy whatever you do next.

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< wrote:

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>
> I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of 
> mainframe behind me, it’s time for my retirement.
>
> Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t 
> have done it without you!
>
> All my best,
> Cheryl Watson
> ==
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Steve Thompson]

Sorry to see you go and the news letter (already gone).

If you get bored, give a shout. I'm pretty sure your skills will 
still be needed.


Regards,
Steve Thompson


On 9/8/2024 4:34 PM, Cheryl Watson wrote:

Hi All,

I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
behind me, it’s time for my retirement.

Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
done it without you!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Seymour J Metz]

I'm sorry to hear it, but you've long since paid your dues and if that's what 
you want, you've earned it. Enjoy your retirement.

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Hi All,

I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
behind me, it’s time for my retirement.

Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
done it without you!

All my best,
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish!

[Ramsey Hallman]

Cheryl,

Thank you for 51 years of unequaled knowledge and insight!!! It's CERTAINLY
been appreciated.

Ramsey

On Sun, Sep 8, 2024 at 3:35 PM Cheryl Watson 
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of
> mainframe behind me, it’s time for my retirement.
>
> Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t
> have done it without you!
>
> All my best,
> Cheryl Watson
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P.S., My personal email address is cwwalke...@gmail.com.


On Sep 8, 2024, at 4:34 PM, Cheryl Watson  wrote:

Hi All,

I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
behind me, it’s time for my retirement.

Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
done it without you!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
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Hi All,

I’m about to remove my IBM-Main registration. At 80, with 60 years of mainframe 
behind me, it’s time for my retirement.

Thank you all for your help, your support, and your friendship. I couldn’t have 
done it without you!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Art Gutowski]

Cheryl,

Thank you for all the knowledge, experience, and guidance over the years.  I 
appreciate all you've done for the mainframe ecosystem, from the Tuning Letters 
to Cheryl's Hot Flashes, the Road Shows and everything in between.  I've 
learned from your questions here on IBM-MAIN as much as your answers.  I look 
forward to seeing you once more at SHARE in Orlando in March.  

As you travel the globe, make sure you pack your Guide, your electronic thumb, 
and always have your towel with you!

Art Gutowski
Huntington National Bank

On Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:33:20 -0500, Cheryl Watson  
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>* For those too young to remember, check out Wiki
>
>Hi all,
>
>I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
>still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has 
>provided a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I 
>remember one night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone 
>who could help me here.) 
>
>I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros and 
>cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
>industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into the 
>far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)
>
>I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
>and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
>want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
>(Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)
>
>For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
>https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.
>
>Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
>
>All my best,
>Cheryl Watson
>==
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[Mike Shaw]

Godspeed Cheryl...

Mike Shaw



On Mon, Jan 22, 2024, 11:33 PM Cheryl Watson 
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> * For those too young to remember, check out Wiki
>
> Hi all,
>
> I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the
> IBM-Mainers still posting, as well as those who are no longer active.
> IBM-Main has provided a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to
> turn. (I remember one night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and
> found someone who could help me here.)
>
> I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros
> and cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in
> the industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve
> into the far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening
> now.)
>
> I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding
> Editor and President has been more involved in the technical side of
> things. But I want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me
> since it started. (Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)
>
> For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at
> https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.
>
> Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
>
> All my best,
> Cheryl Watson
> ==
> Cheryl Watson Walker, CEO
> Watson & Walker, Inc.
> Sarasota, FL USA
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[Steve Thompson]

Hi Cheryl:

It has been a great run. You will be missed. Sorry to hear you 
are shutting down the company.


I can tell you from those I've known who have retired, stay 
active. Physically and mentally.


Regards,
Steve Thompson

On 1/22/2024 11:33 PM, Cheryl Watson wrote:

* For those too young to remember, check out Wiki

Hi all,

I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has provided 
a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I remember one 
night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone who could help 
me here.)

I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros and 
cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into the 
far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)

I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
(Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)

For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
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Sarasota, FL USA
www.watsonwalker.com
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Re: EXTERNAL EMAIL: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Jerry Whitteridge]

Congratulations !

Jerry Whitteridge
Sr Manager Managed Services
jerry.whitteri...@albertsons.com
480 578 7889

-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of 
Cheryl Watson
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2024 9:33 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

* For those too young to remember, check out Wiki

Hi all,

I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has provided 
a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I remember one 
night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone who could help 
me here.)

I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros and 
cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into the 
far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)

I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
(Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)

For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Steve Beaver]

Cheryl you have been a beacon of order to community.

Have you attempted to find someone to take over Watson-Walker's function.

The reason ask is AI via Linux is available on the z16.

Regards,


Steve 

-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf 
Of Cheryl Watson
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 9:24 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

Hi Charles,

We have two websites-one public and one for subscribers only (this is the one 
with special search features). The one for subscribers-only will last until May 
2025, and then will cease to exist. The public one will gradually thin down, 
but we haven’t made any definite plans. 

People have asked us to make all the Tuning Letters available in an archive, 
and that’s a possibility, but not until much later. It wouldn’t be fair to our 
paying subscribers. 

Thanks so very much!
Cheryl
Phone: 941-266-6609

On Jan 23, 2024, at 12:03 AM, Charles Mills  wrote:

Going to miss you! Thanks for all of your service to the MF community.

Is your Web site going to stay up, or is it going away, along with you and Tom?

Charles

On Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:33:20 -0500, Cheryl Watson  
wrote:

> * For those too young to remember, check out Wiki
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
> still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has 
> provided a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I 
> remember one night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone 
> who could help me here.)
> 
> I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros 
> and cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
> industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into 
> the far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)
> 
> I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
> and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
> want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
> (Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)
> 
> For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
> https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

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[Cheryl Watson]

Hi Charles,

We have two websites-one public and one for subscribers only (this is the one 
with special search features). The one for subscribers-only will last until May 
2025, and then will cease to exist. The public one will gradually thin down, 
but we haven’t made any definite plans. 

People have asked us to make all the Tuning Letters available in an archive, 
and that’s a possibility, but not until much later. It wouldn’t be fair to our 
paying subscribers. 

Thanks so very much!
Cheryl
Phone: 941-266-6609

On Jan 23, 2024, at 12:03 AM, Charles Mills  wrote:

Going to miss you! Thanks for all of your service to the MF community.

Is your Web site going to stay up, or is it going away, along with you and Tom?

Charles

On Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:33:20 -0500, Cheryl Watson  
wrote:

> * For those too young to remember, check out Wiki
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
> still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has 
> provided a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I 
> remember one night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone 
> who could help me here.)
> 
> I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros 
> and cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
> industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into 
> the far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)
> 
> I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
> and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
> want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
> (Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)
> 
> For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
> https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Seymour J Metz]

First, and most important, enjoy your retirement. I'm happy for you, but sad 
that the tuning newsletter is going away. Thanks for your good work over the 
years.

Is there any chance of providing everything to a public archive like bitsavers, 
or to SHARE?

42

--
Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3
עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי
נֵ֣צַח יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל לֹ֥א יְשַׁקֵּ֖ר


From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  on behalf of 
Cheryl Watson 
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2024 11:33 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

* For those too young to remember, check out Wiki

Hi all,

I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has provided 
a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I remember one 
night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone who could help 
me here.)

I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros and 
cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into the 
far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)

I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
(Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)

For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
==
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Watson & Walker, Inc.
Sarasota, FL USA
http://www.watsonwalker.com/
Cell/Text: 941-266-6609
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Jay Maynard]

Cheryl, I never had much call to use your knowledge, but I know it has been
useful to mainframe shops all around the world. I was more than a little
pleased to see you were still around the other day. I hope you have plenty
of time to enjoy a very well-earned retirement in the best of health.

On Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 10:34 PM Cheryl Watson 
wrote:

> * For those too young to remember, check out Wiki
>
> Hi all,
>
> I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the
> IBM-Mainers still posting, as well as those who are no longer active.
> IBM-Main has provided a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to
> turn. (I remember one night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and
> found someone who could help me here.)
>
> I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros
> and cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in
> the industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve
> into the far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening
> now.)
>
> I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding
> Editor and President has been more involved in the technical side of
> things. But I want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me
> since it started. (Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)
>
> For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at
> https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.
>
> Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
>
> All my best,
> Cheryl Watson
> ==
> Cheryl Watson Walker, CEO
> Watson & Walker, Inc.
> Sarasota, FL USA
> www.watsonwalker.com
> Cell/Text: 941-266-6609
> ==
>
>
>
>
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Ituriel do Neto]

You are and will always be an inspiration to me.


Best Regards

Ituriel do Nascimento Neto
z/OS System Programmer






Em terça-feira, 23 de janeiro de 2024 às 04:39:23 BRT, Timothy Sipples 
 escreveu: 





Best wishes Cheryl! If Singapore is on your bucket list please stop by to say 
hello.

—
Timothy Sipples
Senior Architect
Digital Assets, Industry Solutions, and Cybersecurity
IBM Z/LinuxONE, Asia-Pacific
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[Timothy Sipples]

Best wishes Cheryl! If Singapore is on your bucket list please stop by to say 
hello.

—
Timothy Sipples
Senior Architect
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IBM Z/LinuxONE, Asia-Pacific
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Re: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Charles Mills]

Going to miss you! Thanks for all of your service to the MF community.

Is your Web site going to stay up, or is it going away, along with you and Tom?

Charles

On Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:33:20 -0500, Cheryl Watson  
wrote:

>* For those too young to remember, check out Wiki
>
>Hi all,
>
>I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
>still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has 
>provided a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I 
>remember one night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone 
>who could help me here.) 
>
>I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros and 
>cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
>industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into the 
>far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)
>
>I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
>and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
>want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
>(Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)
>
>For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
>https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish*

[Cheryl Watson]

* For those too young to remember, check out Wiki

Hi all,

I’m retiring, but first want to send out a thank you to all the IBM-Mainers 
still posting, as well as those who are no longer active. IBM-Main has provided 
a life-line to me at times when I had nowhere else to turn. (I remember one 
night at 3 am, where I was stuck on a problem, and found someone who could help 
me here.) 

I’ve found IBM-Main a wonderful place to learn new tricks, ponder the pros and 
cons of different approaches, and learn from some of the brightest in the 
industry. (I have to admit that I tend to ignore the posts that delve into the 
far annals of time, because I’m more focused on what is happening now.)

I haven’t been too active recently because Frank Kyne, our outstanding Editor 
and President has been more involved in the technical side of things. But I 
want you all to know how valuable this group has been to me since it started. 
(Yes, I was one of those at the very beginning.)

For more info on our retirement, please see our blog post at 
https://watsonwalker.com/were-retiring/.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

All my best,
Cheryl Watson
==
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Watson & Walker, Inc.
Sarasota, FL USA
www.watsonwalker.com
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Burgess, Otto A. (CTR)]

Well said Jim. And I know it is appreciated. Bob thought a lot of you. As you 
know, I first crossed paths with Bob and you back in 2008. We hit it off 
immediately and I joined you at OPM. I've lost a good friend and mentor.

-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of Jim 
Marshall
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 9:55 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

Bob Richards will be missed by all up here in the greater DC area.  When I was 
the Data Center Technical Lead at the US Office of Personnel Management, 
2001-2013, after retiring from the Air Force.  I'd read Bob's posts and knew he 
was well qualified.  He and Rebecca were in Atlanta where Bob was working for 
Suntrust Bank.  He was let go and immediately I asked if he would be interested 
to come to this area and work for my Systems Services contractor.  He said yes 
and he was hired, onsite and got to work in no time.  This was in the late 
2000s.   

He worked with the team maintaining our z9BC Parallel Sysplex providing a 24/7 
system for the US Federal Retirement & Healthcare Systems and also then OPM did 
95% of all the Federal Background Investigations.  It was an operation covering 
the entire world.  Bob and the team made my Disaster Recovery Plan come true 
when they would fully recover our Sysplex at IBM Sterling Forest NY, in 24 
hours with only up to 5 seconds of Data loss and be able to run a 72 hour test 
of our worldwide operation without impacting the 24/7 production systems in DC. 
 

Bob did z/OS and really made me look good when the Data Center achieved 5 years 
of Continuous Operations, including all the Database systems with only 
unavailability of our system including all applications for 4 hours per week.  
In 5 years we only had 28 hours of systems unavailability of which 18 hours was 
due to UPS batteries which were 13 years old; non-IT management would not 
spring for the money for new batteries until

I retired in 2013 and tried to get Bob to apply his 8 years of Air Force 
service into a Federal Job but he enjoyed what he did and if hired he'd fill my 
old job which was strictly hands-off despite being an ACE Systems Programmer.  
Bob knew the end was coming but worked up until a week before it was time.   

My heart goes out to Rebecca and know she will miss Bob terribly.  He was one 
class act, a knowledgeable professional and fun to be around.   He and the team 
sure did make me look good in the eyes of the CIO, non-IT Management and our 
retirees of which approximately 500K Federal Retirees are located overseas.  
Thanks Bob and to Rebecca for supporting him on all those Sunday Mornings from 
0500-0900 to do upgrades and changes getting all system up by 0900; speak about 
pressure  

Jim Marshall, USAF(Ret)   

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Seymour J Metz]

Is there a tribute to him at CBTTAPE?


From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  on behalf of 
willie bunter <001409bd2345-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 2:20 PM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

 Thanks Rebecca for the heartbreaking news.  His absence will be felt for years 
to come by members of this board.  His technical knowledge and wit is lost 
forever.I am sure, some place up there, Robert is smiling down on you and your 
family.May he rest in place.
Willie.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 08:11:02 p.m. EST, Rebecca Richards 
<049eeae74309-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote:

 Hi All,
This is Rebecca Richards. My husband Robert Richards has been an member of this 
list for many years.I just wanted let you know he died of bladder cancer this 
past Friday. I wanted to let everyone know
Rebecca Richards


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On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:17 PM, Wayne Bickerdike  
wrote:

I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
cells.

Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:

> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I
> read a lot and learn stuff.
>
> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what
> you wish.
>
> Regards,
> Steve Thompson
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[willie bunter]

 Thanks Rebecca for the heartbreaking news.  His absence will be felt for years 
to come by members of this board.  His technical knowledge and wit is lost 
forever.I am sure, some place up there, Robert is smiling down on you and your 
family.May he rest in place.
Willie.

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 08:11:02 p.m. EST, Rebecca Richards 
<049eeae74309-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote:  
 
 Hi All,
This is Rebecca Richards. My husband Robert Richards has been an member of this 
list for many years.I just wanted let you know he died of bladder cancer this 
past Friday. I wanted to let everyone know 
Rebecca Richards


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad


On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:17 PM, Wayne Bickerdike  
wrote:

I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
cells.

Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:

> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I
> read a lot and learn stuff.
>
> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what
> you wish.
>
> Regards,
> Steve Thompson
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Carmen Vitullo]

As a co-worker and friend of Bob's I reiterate every word, when he left 
Boeing he left a hole there in more ways than one, I had no idea talking 
to him that he was sick, struggling in any way, he never let it on. his 
friendship and contribution will surly be missed.


thanks Jim for filling in the holes for us.

RIP Bob

Carmen


On 2/10/2023 8:55 AM, Jim Marshall wrote:

Bob Richards will be missed by all up here in the greater DC area.  When I was 
the Data Center Technical Lead at the US Office of Personnel Management, 
2001-2013, after retiring from the Air Force.  I'd read Bob's posts and knew he 
was well qualified.  He and Rebecca were in Atlanta where Bob was working for 
Suntrust Bank.  He was let go and immediately I asked if he would be interested 
to come to this area and work for my Systems Services contractor.  He said yes 
and he was hired, onsite and got to work in no time.  This was in the late 
2000s.

He worked with the team maintaining our z9BC Parallel Sysplex providing a 24/7 
system for the US Federal Retirement & Healthcare Systems and also then OPM did 
95% of all the Federal Background Investigations.  It was an operation covering the 
entire world.  Bob and the team made my Disaster Recovery Plan come true when they 
would fully recover our Sysplex at IBM Sterling Forest NY, in 24 hours with only up 
to 5 seconds of Data loss and be able to run a 72 hour test of our worldwide 
operation without impacting the 24/7 production systems in DC.

Bob did z/OS and really made me look good when the Data Center achieved 5 years 
of Continuous Operations, including all the Database systems with only 
unavailability of our system including all applications for 4 hours per week.  
In 5 years we only had 28 hours of systems unavailability of which 18 hours was 
due to UPS batteries which were 13 years old; non-IT management would not 
spring for the money for new batteries until

I retired in 2013 and tried to get Bob to apply his 8 years of Air Force 
service into a Federal Job but he enjoyed what he did and if hired he'd fill my 
old job which was strictly hands-off despite being an ACE Systems Programmer.  
Bob knew the end was coming but worked up until a week before it was time.

My heart goes out to Rebecca and know she will miss Bob terribly.  He was one 
class act, a knowledgeable professional and fun to be around.   He and the team 
sure did make me look good in the eyes of the CIO, non-IT Management and our 
retirees of which approximately 500K Federal Retirees are located overseas.  
Thanks Bob and to Rebecca for supporting him on all those Sunday Mornings from 
0500-0900 to do upgrades and changes getting all system up by 0900; speak about 
pressure

Jim Marshall, USAF(Ret)

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Jim Marshall]

Bob Richards will be missed by all up here in the greater DC area.  When I was 
the Data Center Technical Lead at the US Office of Personnel Management, 
2001-2013, after retiring from the Air Force.  I'd read Bob's posts and knew he 
was well qualified.  He and Rebecca were in Atlanta where Bob was working for 
Suntrust Bank.  He was let go and immediately I asked if he would be interested 
to come to this area and work for my Systems Services contractor.  He said yes 
and he was hired, onsite and got to work in no time.  This was in the late 
2000s.   

He worked with the team maintaining our z9BC Parallel Sysplex providing a 24/7 
system for the US Federal Retirement & Healthcare Systems and also then OPM did 
95% of all the Federal Background Investigations.  It was an operation covering 
the entire world.  Bob and the team made my Disaster Recovery Plan come true 
when they would fully recover our Sysplex at IBM Sterling Forest NY, in 24 
hours with only up to 5 seconds of Data loss and be able to run a 72 hour test 
of our worldwide operation without impacting the 24/7 production systems in DC. 
 

Bob did z/OS and really made me look good when the Data Center achieved 5 years 
of Continuous Operations, including all the Database systems with only 
unavailability of our system including all applications for 4 hours per week.  
In 5 years we only had 28 hours of systems unavailability of which 18 hours was 
due to UPS batteries which were 13 years old; non-IT management would not 
spring for the money for new batteries until

I retired in 2013 and tried to get Bob to apply his 8 years of Air Force 
service into a Federal Job but he enjoyed what he did and if hired he'd fill my 
old job which was strictly hands-off despite being an ACE Systems Programmer.  
Bob knew the end was coming but worked up until a week before it was time.   

My heart goes out to Rebecca and know she will miss Bob terribly.  He was one 
class act, a knowledgeable professional and fun to be around.   He and the team 
sure did make me look good in the eyes of the CIO, non-IT Management and our 
retirees of which approximately 500K Federal Retirees are located overseas.  
Thanks Bob and to Rebecca for supporting him on all those Sunday Mornings from 
0500-0900 to do upgrades and changes getting all system up by 0900; speak about 
pressure  

Jim Marshall, USAF(Ret)

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Aileen Wynne]

I'm really saddened to heat of his passing - my deep sympathies to you and your 
family.  His contributions here were excellent and he will definitely be missed.
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My condolences, Rebecca.

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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My condolences. 

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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My condolences as well.  Bob was well known on the list and will be missed.

Rob

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 08:25 Seymour J Metz  wrote:

> I never met him in person, but the news was still a shock.
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>
> OMG - I"m so sorry Rebecca, I worked with Bob at Boeing, and reconnected
> to him here on this list, we talked some off list some about our past
> tenure at Boeing but mostly about family, he will truly be missed, again
> so sorry for your loss :(
>
> Carmen
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> On 2/9/2023 2:40 AM, Rob Scott wrote:
> > Rebecca
> >
> > I interacted with Bob many times over the years in IBM-Main and via
> e-mail and he was a true gentleman.
> >
> > He will be greatly missed.
> >
> > Rob Scott
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> > -Original Message-
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Seymour J Metz]

I never met him in person, but the news was still a shock.


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OMG - I"m so sorry Rebecca, I worked with Bob at Boeing, and reconnected
to him here on this list, we talked some off list some about our past
tenure at Boeing but mostly about family, he will truly be missed, again
so sorry for your loss :(

Carmen

On 2/9/2023 2:40 AM, Rob Scott wrote:
> Rebecca
>
> I interacted with Bob many times over the years in IBM-Main and via e-mail 
> and he was a true gentleman.
>
> He will be greatly missed.
>
> Rob Scott
> Rocket Software
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of 
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>
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> I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain 
> cells.
>
> Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)
>
> On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:
>
>> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I read a
>> lot and learn stuff.
>>
>> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what you
>> wish.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Steve Thompson
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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He will be missed.  Condolences to you Rebecca.

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I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain 
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Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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OMG - I"m so sorry Rebecca, I worked with Bob at Boeing, and reconnected 
to him here on this list, we talked some off list some about our past 
tenure at Boeing but mostly about family, he will truly be missed, again 
so sorry for your loss :(


Carmen

On 2/9/2023 2:40 AM, Rob Scott wrote:

Rebecca

I interacted with Bob many times over the years in IBM-Main and via e-mail and 
he was a true gentleman.

He will be greatly missed.

Rob Scott
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I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain 
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Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:


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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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Rebecca

I interacted with Bob many times over the years in IBM-Main and via e-mail and 
he was a true gentleman.

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Wayne Bickerdike]

Condolences Rebecca on your loss.

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 12:22 PM Jeremy Nicoll 
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> On Wed, 8 Feb 2023, at 20:15, Wayne Bickerdike wrote:
> > I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the
> brain
> > cells.
>
> I couldn't agree more.  It always saddens me to see people saying byebye
> here.
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> Ill-health forced me to stop work in March 2000, but I was never given time
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On Wed, 8 Feb 2023, at 20:15, Wayne Bickerdike wrote:
> I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
> cells.

I couldn't agree more.  It always saddens me to see people saying byebye
here.

Ill-health forced me to stop work in March 2000, but I was never given time
at work to use groups like this - always did so in my own time, and I'm still
here (and on many other computing mail lists, eg for OSes and products I
have never used but their discussions interest me).

Here, there's more and more discussions that I couldn't usefully contribute
to, but it is still INTERESTING, so I'm staying.

(I did a Computer Science degree in the early 1980s, then worked as an
applications programmer in a VM/CMS site (& also with BBC micros), then
became a trainee MVS sysprog, and in due course a more senior one, then
moved sideways to run a small ops/systems-focussed programming team,
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Seymour J Metz]

My condolences.


From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  on behalf of 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:51 PM
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Hi All,
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past Friday. I wanted to let everyone know
Rebecca Richards


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On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:17 PM, Wayne Bickerdike  
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I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
cells.

Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:

> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I
> read a lot and learn stuff.
>
> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what
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>
> Regards,
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Very sorry for your loss

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Hi All,
This is Rebecca Richards. My husband Robert Richards has been an member of this 
list for many years.I just wanted let you know he died of bladder cancer this 
past Friday. I wanted to let everyone know
Rebecca Richards


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I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
cells.

Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:

> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I
> read a lot and learn stuff.
>
> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what
> you wish.
>
> Regards,
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Rebecca Richards]

Hi All,
This is Rebecca Richards. My husband Robert Richards has been an member of this 
list for many years.I just wanted let you know he died of bladder cancer this 
past Friday. I wanted to let everyone know 
Rebecca Richards


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On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:17 PM, Wayne Bickerdike  
wrote:

I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
cells.

Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:

> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I
> read a lot and learn stuff.
>
> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what
> you wish.
>
> Regards,
> Steve Thompson
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Wayne Bickerdike]

I retired in 2021 but I still maintain an interest here. Good for the brain
cells.

Managed to lose 3Kgs and reduce my blood pressure :)

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:11 AM Steve Thompson  wrote:

> Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I
> read a lot and learn stuff.
>
> Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what
> you wish.
>
> Regards,
> Steve Thompson
>
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[Steve Thompson]

Sorry to see you go. And I too am not a very active member. I 
read a lot and learn stuff.


Hope you enjoy your retirement. Or, un-retirement if that is what 
you wish.


Regards,
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Michael Watkins]

It's a Microsoft communication product that includes video calling, instant 
messaging and bulletin board features. And who knows what else.

But don't you have to be using the same Microsoft server to communicate with 
someone else on Teams? My employer uses it for communication within the 
organization.

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Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 8:22 AM
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Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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That's how we communicate quick messages used to be Skype should be on your 
laptop

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:20 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:

> I'm not familiar with teams.
>
>
> --
> Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
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> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
>
> Seymour I dont see you on teams
>
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:
>
> > Good luck in your retirement.
> >
> > FWIW, I got a lot of queries since I accepted my new job, so if you
> decide
> > to go back to the workplace this might be a good time. Are you on 
> > DICE, linkedIn or Monster?
> >
> > 42.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
> > https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmas
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> > jAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7
> > C&sdata=2g9%2FTLskXsblDHUVhB31N67%2BURXonQeMIBc2wYtBYQY%3D&reserved=
> > 0
> >
> > 
> > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on 
> > behalf of carl swanson 
> > [0252c152a1b5-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:46 AM
> > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> > Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
> >
> > While I have not been a very active member, I have 
> > been a very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming 
> > to an end
> again
> > as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this 
> > time to
> do
> > retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed
> maybe
> > this time I can get it right.
> >
> >
> >
> > It has been a pleasure for me to work with 
> > Mainframes and in my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for 
> > most of my last 30 years.
> > I have learned many things from this group, including many that I 
> > would never use but were interesting.
> >
> >
> >
> > Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes 
> > are here to stay
> >
> >
> >
> > Carl Swanson
> >
> > 215-688-1459
> >
> > carl.swans...@verizon.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Carmen Vitullo]

we use teams also, but I think it's part of the office 360 suite ?

for personal meetings I use, sometimes  'meet now' I think it's called

Carmen

On 2/8/2023 8:21 AM, Joseph Reichman wrote:

That’s how we communicate quick messages used to be Skype should be on your
laptop

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:20 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:


I'm not familiar with teams.


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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf
of Joseph Reichman [reichman...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:11 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

Seymour I dont see you on teams

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:


Good luck in your retirement.

FWIW, I got a lot of queries since I accepted my new job, so if you

decide

to go back to the workplace this might be a good time. Are you on DICE,
linkedIn or Monster?

42.


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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf
of carl swanson [0252c152a1b5-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:46 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

 While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end

again

as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to

do

retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed

maybe

this time I can get it right.



 It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and
in
my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30
years.
I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
never use but were interesting.



 Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are
here
to stay



Carl Swanson

215-688-1459

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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Joseph Reichman]

That’s how we communicate quick messages used to be Skype should be on your
laptop

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:20 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:

> I'm not familiar with teams.
>
>
> --
> Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
> http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3
>
> 
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf
> of Joseph Reichman [reichman...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:11 AM
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
>
> Seymour I dont see you on teams
>
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:
>
> > Good luck in your retirement.
> >
> > FWIW, I got a lot of queries since I accepted my new job, so if you
> decide
> > to go back to the workplace this might be a good time. Are you on DICE,
> > linkedIn or Monster?
> >
> > 42.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
> > http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3
> >
> > 
> > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf
> > of carl swanson [00000252c152a1b5-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu]
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:46 AM
> > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> > Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
> >
> > While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
> > very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end
> again
> > as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to
> do
> > retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed
> maybe
> > this time I can get it right.
> >
> >
> >
> > It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and
> > in
> > my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30
> > years.
> > I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
> > never use but were interesting.
> >
> >
> >
> > Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are
> > here
> > to stay
> >
> >
> >
> > Carl Swanson
> >
> > 215-688-1459
> >
> > carl.swans...@verizon.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Seymour J Metz]

I'm not familiar with teams.


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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf of 
Joseph Reichman [reichman...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:11 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

Seymour I dont see you on teams

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:

> Good luck in your retirement.
>
> FWIW, I got a lot of queries since I accepted my new job, so if you decide
> to go back to the workplace this might be a good time. Are you on DICE,
> linkedIn or Monster?
>
> 42.
>
>
> --
> Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
> http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3
>
> 
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf
> of carl swanson [0252c152a1b5-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:46 AM
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
>
> While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
> very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again
> as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do
> retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe
> this time I can get it right.
>
>
>
> It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and
> in
> my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30
> years.
> I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
> never use but were interesting.
>
>
>
> Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are
> here
> to stay
>
>
>
> Carl Swanson
>
> 215-688-1459
>
> carl.swans...@verizon.net
>
>
>
>
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Joseph Reichman]

Seymour I dont see you on teams

On Wed, Feb 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Seymour J Metz  wrote:

> Good luck in your retirement.
>
> FWIW, I got a lot of queries since I accepted my new job, so if you decide
> to go back to the workplace this might be a good time. Are you on DICE,
> linkedIn or Monster?
>
> 42.
>
>
> --
> Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz
> http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3
>
> 
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf
> of carl swanson [0252c152a1b5-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:46 AM
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish
>
> While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
> very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again
> as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do
> retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe
> this time I can get it right.
>
>
>
> It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and
> in
> my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30
> years.
> I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
> never use but were interesting.
>
>
>
> Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are
> here
> to stay
>
>
>
> Carl Swanson
>
> 215-688-1459
>
> carl.swans...@verizon.net
>
>
>
>
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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Seymour J Metz]

Good luck in your retirement.

FWIW, I got a lot of queries since I accepted my new job, so if you decide to 
go back to the workplace this might be a good time. Are you on DICE, linkedIn 
or Monster?

42.


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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf of 
carl swanson [0252c152a1b5-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:46 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again
as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do
retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe
this time I can get it right.



It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and in
my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30 years.
I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
never use but were interesting.



Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are here
to stay



Carl Swanson

215-688-1459

carl.swans...@verizon.net




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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Michael Watkins]

It was an honor and a pleasure to work with you during the install of the 
Dell/EMC Data Domain (DD9800) & Disk Library for the mainframe (DLm2100).
Your technical expertise and clear explanations were invaluable to the success 
of the project, despite my clear preference for the IBM TS7700 alternative.
Your humor and positive attitude were appreciated and you will be missed as my 
employer now looks to refresh this solution.

-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of 
carl swanson
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:46 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

While I have not been a very active member, I have been a very active lurker 
for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again as my employer has 
picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do retirement correctly 
and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe this time I can get it 
right.

It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and in my case Mainframe 
Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30 years.
I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would never 
use but were interesting.

Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are here to stay

Carl Swanson
215-688-1459
carl.swans...@verizon.net


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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Carmen Vitullo]

I will be joining you this Friday, been an on and off the list myself, 
I'm sorry that your company decided to retire you before you were ready, 
been there :( -  best of luck to you and enjoy the time you'll get back 
to do whatever you want


Carmen

On 2/8/2023 6:46 AM, carl swanson wrote:

 While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again
as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do
retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe
this time I can get it right.

  


 It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and in
my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30 years.
I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
never use but were interesting.

  


 Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are here
to stay

  


Carl Swanson

215-688-1459

carl.swans...@verizon.net

  



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Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[Lionel B. Dyck]

May your retirement be long and enjoyable.


Lionel B. Dyck <><
Website: https://www.lbdsoftware.com
Github: https://github.com/lbdyck

“Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you
are, reputation merely what others think you are.”   - - - John Wooden

-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of
carl swanson
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:46 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again
as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do
retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe
this time I can get it right.

 

It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and in
my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30 years.
I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
never use but were interesting. 

 

Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are here
to stay

 

Carl Swanson

215-688-1459

carl.swans...@verizon.net

 


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Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

[carl swanson]

While I have not been a very active member, I have been a
very active lurker for years. My 45+ year journey is coming to an end again
as my employer has picked my retirement date for me. I hope this time to do
retirement correctly and make it work, previous attempts have failed maybe
this time I can get it right.

 

It has been a pleasure for me to work with Mainframes and in
my case Mainframe Virtual tape, that last part for most of my last 30 years.
I have learned many things from this group, including many that I would
never use but were interesting. 

 

Good luck to all and show the world that Mainframes are here
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[scott Ford]

Marna,

Sorry the pun went over my head ...now i get it ..duh

Scott

On Sat, Dec 15, 2018 at 4:33 AM Linda  wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> I wish you all the best!  Thank you so much for all you have done for so
> many of us over the years. Hopefully you will stop by here often.
>
> Linda
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 12, 2018, at 5:41 AM, John Eells  wrote:
> >
> > Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
> >
> > It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like
> working (if any).
> >
> > I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone
> number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
> >
> > Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
> >
> > All the best, everyone.
> >
> > --
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> > IBM Poughkeepsie
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Linda]

Hi John,

I wish you all the best!  Thank you so much for all you have done for so many 
of us over the years. Hopefully you will stop by here often.  

Linda




Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 12, 2018, at 5:41 AM, John Eells  wrote:
> 
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, I 
> started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since I 
> started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
> 
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
> amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that 
> can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if 
> any).
> 
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone 
> number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
> 
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
> Thanks, folks.
> 
> All the best, everyone.
> 
> -- 
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Seymour J Metz]

> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.

I'll miss you, but I can't claim that you haven't aid your dues. Thanks for the 
time you put in here.

> metalworking

Isn't forgery illegal ?

> that can use an active volunteer

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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  on behalf of 
John Eells 
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:41 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Thanks For All the Fish

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
Thanks, folks.

All the best, everyone.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Elardus Engelbrecht]

Marna WALLE wrote:

>Elardus,
>Yes...that SMP/E REPORT MISSINGMENTOR I can't get resolved...

Marna, I really enjoyed your pun on SMP/E and that report of "MISSINGMENTOR"!

You have made my day! Thanks!

All of the very best to you and your team and family!

Groete / Greetings
Elardus Engelbrecht

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Paul Gilmartin]

On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:41:27 -0500, John Eells wrote:

>Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
>I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
>since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
> 
Thanks for all the advice

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[scott Ford]

Marna,

Wow ..Losing good people in my estimation is difficult all the way around.

Scott

On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:31 AM Marna WALLE  wrote:

> Elardus,
> Yes...that SMP/E REPORT MISSINGMENTOR I can't get resolved...
>
> -Marna WALLE
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Marna WALLE]

Elardus,
Yes...that SMP/E REPORT MISSINGMENTOR I can't get resolved...

-Marna WALLE

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Richards, Robert B.]

Rob,

Good call! I wish I had thought of it first!

However, there is a downside to that suggestion: The PHBs will think we are 
redundant and hire a PFCSK. Think Alexa or Siri. :-(

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Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2018 3:28 PM
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Subject: Re: Thanks For All the Fish

John,

Yes.. please feel free to visit the list and say hi.  You have been an
awesome addition to IBM-Main over the years.  I hope retirement is great.
Any chance that you can be downloaded to Watson and continue your IBM-Main
existence?  

Rob Schramm

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[Rob Schramm]

John,

Yes.. please feel free to visit the list and say hi.  You have been an
awesome addition to IBM-Main over the years.  I hope retirement is great.
Any chance that you can be downloaded to Watson and continue your IBM-Main
existence?  

Rob Schramm

On Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 3:02 PM Mike Baldwin  wrote:

> John,
>
> Thank you for all your excellent detailed explainers over the years,
> your contributions are greatly appreciated.
> If you miss us, er, mainframes, I think it's safe to say we would welcome
> you back!
>
> Wishing you happiness,
>
> Mike Baldwin
> Cartagena Software Ltd.
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[Mike Baldwin]

John,

Thank you for all your excellent detailed explainers over the years,
your contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you miss us, er, mainframes, I think it's safe to say we would welcome you 
back!

Wishing you happiness,

Mike Baldwin
Cartagena Software Ltd.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[CM Poncelet]

Ditto - thanks for everything.
 
BTW I retired more than 5 years ago and have never looked back since.
 
All the best in your retirement, John.  Enjoy it.
 
Cheers,
 
Chris Poncelet CEng MBCS CITP
(retired Sysprog Consultant)


On 13/12/2018 14:47, Peter Vander Woude wrote:
> John,
>
> Thanks for all that you have done and best wishes in your retirement!
>
> Peter Vander Woude
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[Peter Vander Woude]

John,

Thanks for all that you have done and best wishes in your retirement!

Peter Vander Woude

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Tomasz Rola]

On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 08:41:27AM -0500, John Eells wrote:
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the
> curious, I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41
> years, 6 months since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie
> branch office.
> 
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in
> the County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I
> feel like working (if any).
> 
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about
> noon Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my
> work phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
> 
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile),
> so: Thanks, folks.
> 
> All the best, everyone.
> 
> -- 
> John Eells
> IBM Poughkeepsie
> ee...@us.ibm.com (for a couple more days)

Good bye and good luck.

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Re: [EXTERNAL] Thanks For All the Fish

[Dyck, Lionel B. (RavenTek)]

You will be MISSED.

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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf 
Of John Eells
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:41 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Thanks For All the Fish

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, I 
started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since I 
started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that can 
use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon Friday.  
I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone number, 
because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks.

All the best, everyone.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Elardus Engelbrecht]

John Eells wrote:

>Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, I 
>started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since I 
>started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

>It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
>amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that can 
>use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if any).

>I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon Friday. 
> I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone number, 
>because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

>Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
>Thanks, folks.

John, I will certainly miss you and your wisdom. I regard you in the same area 
as Walter Farrell (RACF) and John Erhman (Assembler).

About all your good posts here, you were to me like that "Babel fish" (in The 
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy). Everything you said was very understandable 
and informative as well educational. Who will now replace you and educate all 
of us on IBM-MAIN?

You must enjoy your wisdom and all your hobbies. May God bless you and your 
family on your new journey.

Thanks again!

Groete / Greetings
Elardus Engelbrecht

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Robert Longabaugh]

John,

Enjoy your retirement.  Thanks for all the communication.

Bob Longabaugh


On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 6:39 PM Steve Horein  wrote:

> Thank you sir for contributing, and more importantly, sharing.
> Much respect for all you've done. Enjoy your time!
>
> On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 7:41 AM John Eells  wrote:
>
> > Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> > I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> > since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
> >
> > It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> > (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> > County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> > like working (if any).
> >
> > I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> > Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
> > phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
> >
> > Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> > Thanks, folks.
> >
> > All the best, everyone.
> >
> > --
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[Steve Horein]

Thank you sir for contributing, and more importantly, sharing.
Much respect for all you've done. Enjoy your time!

On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 7:41 AM John Eells  wrote:

> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> like working (if any).
>
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
> phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>
> All the best, everyone.
>
> --
> John Eells
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Howard Turetzky]

John, I'll miss your cogent explanations and help over the years.

If you ever get a hankering to ride at altitude, wave at me as you cruise on by!

Howard Turetzky
Ricoh

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Jerry Whitteridge]

Congratulations !

Jerry Whitteridge
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GTS - Safeway Account
602 527 4871 Mobile
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IBM Services

IBM Mainframe Discussion List  wrote on
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> From: John Eells 
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Date: 12/12/2018 06:41 AM
> Subject: Thanks For All the Fish
> Sent by: IBM Mainframe Discussion List 
>
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> like working (if any).
>
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
> phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>
> All the best, everyone.
>
> --
> John Eells
> IBM Poughkeepsie
> ee...@us.ibm.com (for a couple more days)
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[scott Ford]

John,

I dont know you very or as well as I would have liked. I wish you all the
Happiest in the world over the Holidays and
in your retirement. Sounds like you wont miss this 'rat race' very much ,
boy I get that.

Regards,
Scott

On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 1:51 PM Tony Harminc  wrote:

> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 at 08:41, John Eells  wrote:
>
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.
>
>
> Congrats and all the best in retirement, John.
>
> For the curious, I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41
> > years, 6 months
> > since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
> >
>
> I was an "experienced" sysprog with almost three years on the job on that
> date. I still have a lot to learn.
>
>
> > It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> > (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> > County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> > like working (if any).
> >
>
> The big question is whether you'll be able to stay away from here. Or maybe
> resubscribe quietly with a Gmail address, and toss in the odd comment. Some
> do and some don't - we'll see...
>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> > Thanks, folks.
> >
>
> And Thank You John for much help over the years.
>
> Tony H.
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Tony Harminc]

On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 at 08:41, John Eells  wrote:

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.


Congrats and all the best in retirement, John.

For the curious, I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41
> years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>

I was an "experienced" sysprog with almost three years on the job on that
date. I still have a lot to learn.


> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> like working (if any).
>

The big question is whether you'll be able to stay away from here. Or maybe
resubscribe quietly with a Gmail address, and toss in the odd comment. Some
do and some don't - we'll see...

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>

And Thank You John for much help over the years.

Tony H.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Bill Skeldum]

Congratulations on your retirement John, you will truly be missed.

Bill Skeldum 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 12, 2018, at 10:25 AM, Tom Brennan  wrote:
> 
> Sounds great!  Especially the metalworking - I hope that's where you get to 
> melt and mold things, or maybe shape things on a lathe.  Thanks for all the 
> ServerPac help over many years, and of course for the participation here.
> 
>> On 12/12/2018 5:41 AM, John Eells wrote:
>> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, I 
>> started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since 
>> I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
>> amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that 
>> can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if 
>> any).
>> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
>> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone 
>> number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
>> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
>> Thanks, folks.
>> All the best, everyone.
> 
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Edward Finnell]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld6fAO4idaI
And many more...All the bestIn a message dated 12/12/2018 7:41:46 AM Central 
Standard Time, ee...@us.ibm.com writes:
Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Tom Brennan]

Sounds great!  Especially the metalworking - I hope that's where you get 
to melt and mold things, or maybe shape things on a lathe.  Thanks for 
all the ServerPac help over many years, and of course for the 
participation here.


On 12/12/2018 5:41 AM, John Eells wrote:
Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, 
I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months 
since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.


It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the 
County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel 
like working (if any).


I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work 
phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.


Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks.


All the best, everyone.



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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Jack J. Woehr]

On 12/12/2018 6:41 AM, John Eells wrote:
It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in 
the County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I 
feel like working (if any). 


And join a concertina band, right? :)

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[David Spiegel]

Hi Dejan,
I think that King Solomon said a few millennia before George Harrison.

Regards,
David

On 2018-12-12 10:34, Dejan Stamatovic wrote:
> Hi John:
>
> As George Harrison once said "All things must pass"
>
> Enjoy your retirement and thank you for your contributions to the z/OS 
> community.
>
> You will be missed!
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[patrickfalcone7]

Must feel good to go out on your own terms. Thank you for your input over these 
many years I've followed Main. Health Peace Tranquility and hope your holiday 
season is restful and joyful with family and friends ... take care John.


Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

 Original message 
From: John Eells  
Date: 12/12/2018  8:41 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU 
Subject: Thanks For All the Fish 

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, 
I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months 
since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the 
County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel 
like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work 
phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks.

All the best, everyone.

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IBM Poughkeepsie
ee...@us.ibm.com (for a couple more days)

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Farley, Peter x23353]

Many thanks for all the help and information you have offered here over these 
many years.  As others have said, you will surely be missed.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

(Traditional Irish blessing)

Peter

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Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, 
I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months 
since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the 
County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel 
like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work 
phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
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All the best, everyone.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Bill Hitefield]

I feel like I'm in good company.
I started in this business in 1977 too.

Enjoy, John!

Bill Hitefield
Dino-Software Corporation
800.480.DINO
423.878.5660
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-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of 
Carmen Vitullo
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:50 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Thanks For All the Fish

Congrats, 1977 was a good year, I started at Sears outside of Philly 4/4/1977 , 
wanted to be a programmer, got hired as an operator.. :( - eventually moving up 
in the ranks. 
enjoy 


Carmen Vitullo 

- Original Message -

From: "John Eells" 
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:41:27 AM
Subject: Thanks For All the Fish 

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM. For the curious, I 
started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since I 
started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office. 

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that can 
use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if any). 

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon Friday. 
I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone number, 
because they arrive as e-mail attachments. 

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks. 

All the best, everyone. 

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AW: Thanks For All the Fish

[Peter Hunkeler]

Many thanks for all the help you offered, and the patience you always had with.
Good health and best of all. May you enjoy every day.


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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Dejan Stamatovic]

Hi John:

As George Harrison once said "All things must pass"

Enjoy your retirement and thank you for your contributions to the z/OS 
community.

You will be missed!

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Mark Pace]

Happy retirement!!!   Thank you for all the help over the years!!



On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 8:41 AM John Eells  wrote:

> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> like working (if any).
>
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
> phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>
> All the best, everyone.
>
> --
> John Eells
> IBM Poughkeepsie
> ee...@us.ibm.com (for a couple more days)
>
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Bobbie Justice]

Congratulations and enjoy your retirement.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Richards, Robert B.]

Hi David,

Not intended, but funny now that you mention it.

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Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 9:50 AM
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Hi Bob,
"... Ditto ..."
Is that pun intended?
(I.e. greeting an IBM person with the name of an IBM product.)

Regards,
David

On 2018-12-12 09:40, Richards, Robert B. wrote:
> John,
>
> Ditto to all that others have mentioned!
>
> IBM-Main is going to take a knowledge hit in your absence. Who do we *itch 
> about issues relating to ServerPac now?  
>
> Seriously, all the best! Feel free to stop back here from time to time, even 
> just to brag about retirement.  41.5 years? Sheesh! It takes me about 15-20 
> companies to hit that total. Granted, a lot as a consultant/contractor gigs, 
> but still, your tenure is very impressive.
>
> Drop me a line after the new year. I have an old tube radio from my 
> grandfather that needs a tube or two replaced. I have had it in my possession 
> for 30 years now and done nothing with it. If you are interested, let me know.
>
> Bob
>
> -Original Message-
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On 
> Behalf Of John Eells
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:41 AM
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Thanks For All the Fish
>
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> like working (if any).
>
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
> phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>
> All the best, everyone.
>


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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Don Poitras]

John,
  You will certainly be missed. Enjoy your retirement!


In article <80d1cf7b-6905-7315-614c-9d7bc860b...@us.ibm.com> you wrote:
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, 
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months 
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the 
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel 
> like working (if any).
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work 
> phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
> Thanks, folks.
> All the best, everyone.
> -- 
> John Eells
> IBM Poughkeepsie
> ee...@us.ibm.com (for a couple more days)

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Chuck Kreiter]

Enjoy your retirement.  You will be missed on IBM-Main and at Share.  

-Original Message-
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Of John Eells
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:41 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Thanks For All the Fish

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, I 
started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since I 
started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that can 
use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon Friday.  
I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone number, 
because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks.

All the best, everyone.

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IBM Poughkeepsie
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Gord Tomlin]

On 2018-12-12 08:41, John Eells wrote:
Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, 
I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months 
since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.


It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the 
County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel 
like working (if any).


I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work 
phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.


Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks.


All the best, everyone.



Congrats, John, you will be leaving some huge shoes to fill. Enjoy being 
able to do what you want, when you want!


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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[David Spiegel]

Hi Bob,
"... Ditto ..."
Is that pun intended?
(I.e. greeting an IBM person with the name of an IBM product.)

Regards,
David

On 2018-12-12 09:40, Richards, Robert B. wrote:
> John,
>
> Ditto to all that others have mentioned!
>
> IBM-Main is going to take a knowledge hit in your absence. Who do we *itch 
> about issues relating to ServerPac now?  
>
> Seriously, all the best! Feel free to stop back here from time to time, even 
> just to brag about retirement.  41.5 years? Sheesh! It takes me about 15-20 
> companies to hit that total. Granted, a lot as a consultant/contractor gigs, 
> but still, your tenure is very impressive.
>
> Drop me a line after the new year. I have an old tube radio from my 
> grandfather that needs a tube or two replaced. I have had it in my possession 
> for 30 years now and done nothing with it. If you are interested, let me know.
>
> Bob
>
> -Original Message-
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On 
> Behalf Of John Eells
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:41 AM
> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
> Subject: Thanks For All the Fish
>
> Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious,
> I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months
> since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.
>
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
> (diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the
> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel
> like working (if any).
>
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
> Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work
> phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.
>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>
> All the best, everyone.
>


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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Tom Marchant]

On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:41:27 -0500, John Eells wrote:

>Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.

Thank you for all you do, John.

Best wishes in the next phase of your life, whatever it may bring.

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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Steve Goetze]

John, we will miss you.  You've been an incredible resource.  Thanks for
all of your assistance and metalworking expertise :)

--Steve Goetze
Dovetailed Technologies
www.dovetail.com


On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 9:23 AM Jousma, David <
01a0403c5dc1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote:

> Congrats John.  You have long been a great advocate for issues that come
> up on this forum, and trying to make sure that the right folks within IBM
> see it, and help if they can.   Enjoy retirement!
>
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> -Original Message-
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>
> It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies
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> County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like
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>
> I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon
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>
> Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
> Thanks, folks.
>
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Richards, Robert B.]

John,

Ditto to all that others have mentioned! 

IBM-Main is going to take a knowledge hit in your absence. Who do we *itch 
about issues relating to ServerPac now?  

Seriously, all the best! Feel free to stop back here from time to time, even 
just to brag about retirement.  41.5 years? Sheesh! It takes me about 15-20 
companies to hit that total. Granted, a lot as a consultant/contractor gigs, 
but still, your tenure is very impressive.

Drop me a line after the new year. I have an old tube radio from my grandfather 
that needs a tube or two replaced. I have had it in my possession for 30 years 
now and done nothing with it. If you are interested, let me know.

Bob

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Of John Eells
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:41 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Thanks For All the Fish

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, 
I started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months 
since I started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies 
(diving, amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the 
County that can use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel 
like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon 
Friday.  I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work 
phone number, because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so: 
Thanks, folks.

All the best, everyone.

-- 
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IBM Poughkeepsie
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Re: Thanks For All the Fish

[Allan Staller]

Congratulations on reaching your life milestone!

All of your contributions will be greatly missed.

Enjoy Life, Hobbies, Grandchildren!


-Original Message-
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List  On Behalf Of 
John Eells
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 7:41 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU
Subject: Thanks For All the Fish

Friday, 14 December 2018, will be my last day at IBM.  For the curious, I 
started on a Wednesday, 1 June 1977, so it will be 41 years, 6 months since I 
started as a CE in the local Poughkeepsie branch office.

It's time to shed the daily stress, devote more time to my hobbies (diving, 
amateur radio, metalworking, cycling), and find a place in the County that can 
use an active volunteer for however many hours I feel like working (if any).

I won't be able to get notes on my IBM e-mail address after about noon Friday.  
I also won't get phone messages after that time at my work phone number, 
because they arrive as e-mail attachments.

Hanging out here has been quite instructive and usually fun (smile), so:
Thanks, folks.

All the best, everyone.

--
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IBM Poughkeepsie
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