Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-10 Thread Burgess, Otto A. (CTR)
t 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,

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-10 Thread 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 than

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-10 Thread 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, Februa

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-10 Thread 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 t

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-10 Thread 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 wa

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-09 Thread 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. My condolences to you and your family. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / s

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-09 Thread Luke R
My condolences, Rebecca. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN

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2023-02-09 Thread Bobbie Justice
My condolences. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-09 Thread Rob Schramm
on.gmu.edu/~smetz3 > > > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf > of Carmen Vitullo [petevi...@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 7:57 AM > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish > >

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-09 Thread Seymour J Metz
9, 2023 7:57 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish 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 tru

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-09 Thread Allan Staller
Classification: Confidential He will be missed. Condolences to you Rebecca. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Rebecca Richards Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 5:52 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

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2023-02-09 Thread Carmen Vitullo
: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish EXTERNAL EMAIL 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

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-09 Thread Rob Scott
: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish EXTERNAL EMAIL 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

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Wayne Bickerdike
Condolences Rebecca on your loss. On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 12:22 PM Jeremy Nicoll wrote: > 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 peop

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Jeremy Nicoll
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 a

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Seymour J Metz
My condolences. From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of Rebecca Richards <049eeae74309-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:51 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fi

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread August Carideo
TSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish 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 Ya

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3:17

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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, Steve Thompson -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signof

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Michael Watkins
within the organization. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Joseph Reichman Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 8:22 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Texas Com

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Carmen Vitullo
mail.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 n

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Joseph Reichman
_ > 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 s

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread Seymour J Metz
: 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

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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? > >

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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. -- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3 _

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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 alterna

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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:

Re: Goodbye and thanks for all the fish

2023-02-08 Thread 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

Re: Goodbye, Hello

2021-11-12 Thread Mike Schwab
State Farm has a Borg (black) Cube building. Country Companies is south a couple of miles. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 2:42 PM Bob Bridges wrote: > > I did a few months for them, but I thought they were in Bloomington. Wait, > maybe that's State Farm? I get them confused. > > I didn't care so muc

Re: Goodbye, Hello

2021-11-12 Thread Warren Brown
I hope you enjoy retirement On Friday, November 12, 2021, 09:42:39 AM EST, Bob Bridges wrote: I did a few months for them, but I thought they were in Bloomington.  Wait, maybe that's State Farm?  I get them confused. I didn't care so much for the work I did for them, but the town suit

Re: Goodbye, Hello

2021-11-12 Thread Bob Bridges
I did a few months for them, but I thought they were in Bloomington. Wait, maybe that's State Farm? I get them confused. I didn't care so much for the work I did for them, but the town suited me right to the ground. Just the right size, and only a few miles in any direction was cornfield and

Re: Goodbye, Hello

2021-11-12 Thread Robert Shimizu
Hi Mark: Best of luck in the new position, sir. Sincerely, Bob S. On 11/12/21 6:28 AM, Mark Jacobs wrote: Today is my last day working for ASG Technologies/Rocket Software. On Monday I commence my next adventure with Allstate Insurance. What a long strange trip it's been. Mark Jacobs Sent

Re: Goodbye, Hello

2021-11-12 Thread Rob Schramm
Best wishes for the new job. Rob On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 9:16 AM Mark Jacobs < 0224d287a4b1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > I guess. I'll be working remotely. > > Mark Jacobs > > Sent from ProtonMail, Swiss-based encrypted email. > > GPG Public Key - > https://api.protonmail.ch/pks/l

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2021-11-12 Thread Mark Jacobs
I guess. I'll be working remotely. Mark Jacobs Sent from ProtonMail, Swiss-based encrypted email. GPG Public Key - https://api.protonmail.ch/pks/lookup?op=get&search=markjac...@protonmail.com ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 9:07 AM, Bill Johnson <004754

Re: Goodbye, Hello

2021-11-12 Thread Bill Johnson
I worked for Allstate once. For a short stint a long time ago. HQ still in Northbrook, Ill? Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, November 12, 2021, 8:28 AM, Mark Jacobs <0224d287a4b1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: Today is my last day working for ASG Technologies/Rocket Soft

Re: Goodbye.

2020-08-04 Thread אריאל מרשנד
Wow - All the best and better. ☺ I am a passive member of the group but I read many of your Posts. Thank you very much and more ! Be Happy and enjoy your next steps.🐦🐦🐦 On Mon, 3 Aug 2020 at 10:45, Vernooij, Kees (ITOP NM) - KLM < kees.verno...@klm.com> wrote: > After more than 41 years working a

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2020-08-04 Thread David Crayford
Please lurk! You were a fantastic contributor to this forum! Best of luck with your retirement. On 2020-08-03 3:44 PM, Vernooij, Kees (ITOP NM) - KLM wrote: After more than 41 years working as a mainframe systems programmer, the time has come for me to say goodbye. I enjoyed the mainframe worl

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2020-08-03 Thread Edward Finnell
What he said... In a message dated 8/3/2020 4:48:01 PM Central Standard Time, rreyno...@cix.co.uk writes: with a personal e-mail address, even if you only drop in occasionally to say "Hi" -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / ar

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2020-08-03 Thread Mike Schwab
Resubscribe with your personal email and join the Hercules forums. On Mon, Aug 3, 2020 at 2:45 AM Vernooij, Kees (ITOP NM) - KLM wrote: > > After more than 41 years working as a mainframe systems programmer, the time > has come for me to say goodbye. > I enjoyed the mainframe world in all the as

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2020-08-03 Thread Rupert Reynolds
Kees, your contribution over the years has been a joy to behold, and I hope you will consider subscribing with a personal e-mail address, even if you only drop in occasionally to say "Hi" Rupert On Mon., Aug. 3, 2020, 21:55 willie bunter, < 001409bd2345-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote:

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2020-08-03 Thread willie bunter
You will be sorely missed.  Your help that you afforded us all is priceless.  Enjoy your retirement.  Hopefully KLM rewards you with a plane ticket (business class of course) to any destination of your dreams. Good health and much happiness. Willie. On Monday, August 3, 2020, 3:45:09 AM E

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2020-08-03 Thread John Abell
Enjoy a happy and long retirement. Sincerely, John T. Abell Tel:800-295-7608Option 4 President  International: 1-416-593-5578 Option 4 E-mail: john.ab...@intnlsoftwareproducts.com Fax:800-295-7609 International: 1-416-593-5579 International Software Products w

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2020-08-03 Thread Ed Jaffe
On 8/3/2020 12:44 AM, Vernooij, Kees (ITOP NM) - KLM wrote: I will retire on the 11th and unsubscribe then. You've been a great contributor, Kees. We will miss you. Enjoy your retirement! -- Phoenix Software International Edward E. Jaffe 831 Parkview Drive North El Segundo, CA 90245 https://

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2020-08-03 Thread Seymour J Metz
Well, you good subscribe with your oqwn e-mail address. In any case, enjoy your retirement and stay healthy. -- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3 From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] on behalf of Vernooij, K

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2020-08-03 Thread Ward Able, Grant
x27;t have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over? - John Wooden DTCC Public (White) -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Richards, Robert B. Sent: 03 August 2020 12:17 To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Goodbye. ATTENTION

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2020-08-03 Thread Richards, Robert B.
Kees, > and where I could answer some questions too. That is a complete understatement. You gave more answers than you got and the community was better off for your presence on this list. Your contributions will be missed, and the fact that because of the time difference, you always had answer

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2020-08-03 Thread Massimo Biancucci
Kees, all the best for you and thanks for being a valuable supporter. Max Mail priva di virus. www.avast.com

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2020-01-01 Thread esmie moo
Gentle Readers, Happy and healthy New Year. Thanks for your kind wishes.  I am deeply touched.  Peter thanks for the tip.  I will call my ex-boss to ensure that I am off the contact list. Thanks to all.  I was very lucky to have been very lucky to be part of IBM Main board. On Tuesday,

Re: GOODBYE

2019-12-31 Thread Seymour J Metz
You're still allowed to subscribe after you're retired. Enjoy. -- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz http://mason.gmu.edu/~smetz3 From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of esmie moo <012780d99c7b-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> Sent: Tuesday, December

Re: GOODBYE

2019-12-31 Thread Farley, Peter x23353
Be sure you call Operations before you leave to tell them to remove you name and phone number from their lists . . . After leaving a job many years ago I still got calls from their Operations people months after I had left that place. Enjoy your retirement! Peter -Original Message- Fro

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2019-12-31 Thread Robert Longabaugh
Enjoy your retirement. At least you will know when the clock strikes 1, 2, 3, or 4, you won't be getting a call from Operations. Happy New Year Bob Longabaugh Broadcom Storage Management - CA Allocate and CA Disk On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 9:27 AM esmie moo < 012780d99c7b-dmarc-requ...@lis

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2019-12-31 Thread Jesse 1 Robinson
Esmie, you kept us gentle. Or at least marginally genteel. ;-( . . J.O.Skip Robinson Southern California Edison Company Electric Dragon Team Paddler SHARE MVS Program Co-Manager 323-715-0595 Mobile 626-543-6132 Office ⇐=== NEW robin...@sce.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discu

Re: GOODBYE

2019-12-05 Thread Jerome Benting
Have a ripper mate...you deserve it -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of John Dawes Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2019 4:02 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: GOODBYE G'Day, I am about to retire and become a lazy sod for the rest of my life. I w

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2019-12-05 Thread Roberto Halais
Good luck!!! On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 10:03 AM John Dawes < 00ff0e22811f-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > G'Day, > I am about to retire and become a lazy sod for the rest of my life. > I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who answered my > questions and for the i

Re: GOODBYE

2019-12-05 Thread scott Ford
John, Best of luck and enjoy life... Scott On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 9:55 AM Steve Beaver wrote: > Lazy does not apply to any of us. You'll be kack > > -Original Message- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On > Behalf Of John Dawes > Sent: Thursday, D

Re: GOODBYE

2019-12-05 Thread Steve Beaver
Lazy does not apply to any of us. You'll be kack -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of John Dawes Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:02 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: GOODBYE G'Day, I am about to retire and b

Re: GOODBYE

2019-12-05 Thread Allan Staller
Best of luck in all of your future endeavors! -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of John Dawes Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:02 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: GOODBYE G'Day, I am about to retire and become a lazy sod for the rest of my l

Re: Goodbye, thanks, and take care!

2019-01-28 Thread Richards, Robert B.
Peter, Your contributions will be missed! As someone who once worked outside the US and now works early hours on the East Coast, I always appreciated our contributors from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Your gain is our loss. As someone else already stated, drop by every now and again. Even

Re: Goodbye, thanks, and take care!

2019-01-28 Thread Elardus Engelbrecht
Peter Hunkeler wrote: >I will retire by the end of the month. You may not! ;-) You must enjoy your well deserved retirement. >Thank you so much for all the help, and for all the bearing with me. I learnt >a hell lot just by following this and other fora. Quite often I was able to >solve prob

Re: Goodbye, thanks, and take care!

2019-01-28 Thread graeme
Dang Peter.. I enjoy reading your posts.. Best wishes for the future, and come back occasionally as a “civilian” if you can! Regards, Graeme Graeme Gibson > On 28 Jan 2019, at 18:04, Jake Anderson wrote: > > Peter > > Many times you have helped. > > Best wishes and enjoy your retirement >

Re: Goodbye, thanks, and take care!

2019-01-27 Thread Jake Anderson
Peter Many times you have helped. Best wishes and enjoy your retirement On Mon, 28 Jan, 2019, 11:01 AM Peter Hunkeler I will retire by the end of the month. > > > Thank you so much for all the help, and for all the bearing with me. I > learnt a hell lot just by following this and other fora.