1) Write excellent technical papers about Oracle … (CHECK)
2) Possess a mixture of intelligence, dignity and fun … (CHECK)
3) Know a few good drinking games … (CHECK)
4) Wear a pair of clogs while presenting … (CHECK)
See? It’s easy!
Welcome, Alex G. I can’t think of a more suitable member. It’s a shame I couldn’t have a beer with you today …
(I suppose I’ll be accused of either jumping the gun, betraying another secret or stealing Marco’s scoop again, depending on the viewing angle but, you know, I’ll get over it 😉)
OK. That does it. Snubbed once again despite meeting all the criteria (well #3 mainly). I am now starting a rival organisation:
‘The rapidly but poorly assembled Ikea pine table (Knoppler) with three missing screws and a wonky leg – association.’
Andy, make the right noise and I’m in.
By that I mean: pick the right drinking habit.
I’ll even contribute the cheap pine table and a few plastic chairs!
😉
Have you *tried* the clogs?
No commitment, you see. Being extremely committed to drinking games isn’t nearly enough.
Thanks for welcoming Doug. It seems to be pretty straightforward. Eh? 😉
Con-ga-rats, Alex!
Hardly a surprise it’d happen, from my limited time with you here.
But does that mean I have to finish that bottle of port on my own?
I sincerely hope not!
🙂
Regarding #4 i have a small suspiction – weren’t they originally owned by John?
Hmmm… Doug, you’ve scooped us all. I didn’t see any email on the OakTable list about that…but, nonetheless, Alex is a most welcome addition!
Yes, mmmm, well … I’ve just sent a mail to the list.
In my defence
a) Marco mentioned it first, honest!
b) I’m not to be trusted
Even if I get thrown out for bad behaviour, Alex is a more than suitable replacement.
Honestly …. the trouble that Marco guy gets me into! 😉
😉
a) Doug mentioned it first, honest!
b) I’m not to be trusted
Honestly …. the trouble that Doug guy gets me into!
😎
Oohh, you are a master indeed! I have much to learn from you 😉
Seriously. Well done, Alex.
Your contribution to the Oracle community is much appreciated.
@Alex: Well done (on all 4 points) and more of course – Congrats!.
@Doug: Sorry, Doug I am learning the game (learn, adapt, conquer) – a 1 hour latency was build in before sending the message 😉
@Maxim: You have no idea how fast you can run with those originals (ehh not), so a mile will be a loooooong way to go. And BTW, the “shoes” will have survived but you feet is another question…
Way to go Alex!
Great news and well deserved!
Well done Alex