Simviation Forum - Nick's Suggestions

Reply #15 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 2:11pm

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yancovitch wrote on Apr 13^th, 2009 at 1:40pm:

being a certified dummy, i think that an online book with this title would be great...especially since it could be upgraded, to accommodate the digital demons who love to make things complicated for us and keep us on a leash.....could be sold like payware aircraft ....with all the myriad maze of protections to assure that each person has a legal copy

.....it would sure be a relief to have one place to look...kinda of like a detective novel without an ending....nick probably doesn't need the money, so he could donate the profits to microsoft to supplement a new fs team

......would be a nice offering..as long as he could handle the dummy part

...but then again.....he has so much info on the forum, it probably wouldn't be worth the effort.....cheers......

Being a member of the shiny forehead club ( over 50 ), Nicks advice has brought me into the 21st century. In the year 2000, I did not know how to turn a computer on. Now, next friday I am going to help a shiny forehead friend optimize his sluggish 2 year old pc.
The way Nick simplifies the tech stuff has amazed me since I've started reading Simv threads....

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Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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Reply #16 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 2:20pm

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i always thought it tiring for the brilliant fellows to have to address simple things, which, i agree, nick has humbled himself gracefully with mucho patience.....

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Reply #17 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 2:36pm

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For myself, I beleive Nick enjoyes lording over all of us mere mortals...

I must confess to having an altar to Nick in the back yard. Every weekend we sacrifice the fatted cow or hog or chicken to him....WAIT....my buddies tell me every Sunday that it is a grill! Not an altar to Nick!?

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Reply #18 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 2:36pm

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yancovitch wrote on Apr 13^th, 2009 at 2:20pm:

i always thought it tiring for the brilliant fellows to have to address simple things, which, i agree, nick has humbled himself gracefully with mucho patience.....

Yes, true. No group hug here, but thanks is given were where thanks is due.

Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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Reply #19 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 5:11pm

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Yancovitch,
Excellent suggestion. I like the online book idea with the ability to change with the technology in the form of upgrades. Yes, I agree that he probably doesn't need the money ... but I'm not sure about the donation to MS part! Grin

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Reply #20 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 9:59pm

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You guys have me writing books and publishing now, huh

Well.. if someone will take on my grad class and take over my lectures this fall, finish GEX Europe and answer questions for me in about 15 different forums,.. and clean/service my boat.. sure, I'll write one

Bring a towel... you will be getting wet

There may also be a board meeting or two involved.. be ready to do your homework and speak at them as well.

and no, I don’t pay for travel

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Reply #21 - Apr 13^th, 2009 at 10:37pm

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Uhhh ..... where is your boat parked? Grin

And we would need to do a little test drive too if that's ok. Grin

Anyway ...... you are appreciated.

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Reply #22 - Apr 14^th, 2009 at 12:14am

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grizzard wrote on Apr 13^th, 2009 at 10:37pm:

Uhhh ..... where is your boat parked? Grin

And we would need to do a little test drive too if that's ok. Grin

Anyway ...... you are appreciated.

Bainbridge Island, Washington directly across the Sound from Seattle

... just fill the tanks after you are finished

Takes 900 gal + the reserve

and watch the turns in the marina.. its 62ft long with a has a 17ft wide beam which makes it tricky to get into the slip. Wink

and the bar is off limits... you can watch the big screen all you want and crank up the surround system but do not touch my booze, or else Angry

Pack a lunch cuz the fridge is empty.. the vacuum cleaner is stowed in the hall closet just before the master stateroom.. dont leave any crumbs

I will inspect the the hull so make sure you get all the barnicles off. Tanks and regulators are stowed near the dive platform

and I expect the storage tanks to be cleaned too.. both water and ....the other one Huh

EDIT: Almost forgot... I think I forgot to dump the bait bucket out after the last trip.. no biggie but do get down there and scoop out any leftovers after you drain it please.. thanks Cool

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Reply #23 - Apr 14^th, 2009 at 1:27am

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Reply #24 - Apr 14^th, 2009 at 8:13am

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WHOAAAA! Now THAT is really cool! Maybe I could let the wife drive while I play FSX on the big screen! Grin

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Reply #25 - Apr 14^th, 2009 at 10:36am

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grizzard wrote on Apr 14^th, 2009 at 8:13am:

WHOAAAA! Now THAT is really cool! Maybe I could let the wife drive while I play FSX on the big screen! Grin

If I could find a woman that would pilot and do that list of things I mentioned without so much as a chagrin ... I would marry her in a heartbeat

By the way.. I was just kidding about the hull.. she has a low frequency barnacle inhibitor installed and running 24/7 so thats not a problem... but the hull still needs to be washed and polished above the water line none the less.

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Reply #26 - Apr 14^th, 2009 at 11:11am

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If I could find a woman that would pilot and do that list of things I mentioned without so much as a chagrin ... I would marry her in a heartbeat

If you find one ask her if she has a sister! Grin

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Reply #27 - Apr 14^th, 2009 at 11:13am

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grizzard wrote on Apr 14^th, 2009 at 11:11am:

If I could find a woman that would pilot and do that list of things I mentioned without so much as a chagrin ... I would marry her in a heartbeat

If you find one ask her if she has a sister! Grin

Always use the buddy system around water. Move out to the sun deck where there is a inlaid 36" screen you can use and keep an eye on her while she finishes the hull at the same time. I know its tough but safety first! Cheesy

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