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Walt, enjoy your time with family, friends and pleasant pursuits. You have always been the calm amidst the chaos and your wisdom and assistance was plentiful and helpful. Thanks for all you have done for all of us. On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:52:45 -0500, Walt Farrell wfarr...@us.ibm.com wrote: I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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I don't usually respond to these things -- but you have been a big help over the years. Thank you. You will be missed. Best wishes to you also. Charles -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 6:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Best wishes and my the fish be biting Thanks for all of the wonderful contributions to IBM-MAIN and RACF-L over the years. You have been appreciated! -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Congratulation Walt. Have a wonderful retirement. Fred -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 8:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt Many thanks for all the help you have given me and other people over the years on IBM-Main and other forums. Enjoy your retirement! Rob Scott Lead Developer Rocket Software 275 Grove Street * Newton, MA 02466-2272 * USA Tel: +1.781.684.2305 Email: rsc...@rs.com Web: www.rocketsoftware.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: 26 March 2012 14:53 To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Best wishes. Your contributions over the years have been appreciated! JC Ewing On 03/26/2012 08:52 AM, Walt Farrell wrote: I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt ... -- Joel C. Ewing,Bentonville, AR jcew...@acm.org -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt, Best wishes for a healthy and enjoyable retirement! Have fun for me, as retirement is still a pipe dream for me. Your daily contributions to all sorts of discussions will be sorely missed by all! Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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I've been struck over the years by the relevance and helpfulness of your posts. You don't pontificate, and you don't say more than you know. Let me borrow and adapt from George Orwell's tribute to Gandhi: Compared to most contributors here, what a clean smell you will be leaving behind! John Gilmore, Ashland, MA 01721 - USA -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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I wish you a long, pleasant and peaceful retirement. Even when I somehow fail to comprehend the arcane details of security rules, you always made them just a little bit clearer. You will be missed. Peter -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Have Fun! -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 8:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN == This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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On 3/26/2012 9:58 AM, Walt Farrell wrote: I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt Sucks for us Walt, you made IBM-Main a better place. Take care and all the best to your and yours in retirement. You will be missed. Regards, Tom Conley -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt, Sad to see you leave. Glad (and more than a bit envious) to see you made it. You go on ahead, the rest of us will try to catch up to you in a bit. Tom Tom Puddicombe Mainframe Performance Capacity Planning CSC 31 Brookdale Rd, Meriden, CT 06450 ITIS | (860) 428-3252 | tpudd...@csc.com | www.csc.com This is a PRIVATE message. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete without copying and kindly advise us by e-mail of the mistake in delivery. NOTE: Regardless of content, this e-mail shall not operate to bind CSC to any order or other contract unless pursuant to explicit written agreement or government initiative expressly permitting the use of e-mail for such purpose. From: Walt Farrell wfarr...@us.ibm.com To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Date: 03/26/2012 09:57 AM Subject:Leaving IBM Sent by:IBM Mainframe Discussion List IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt, It's been good. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Kind Regards. Jim -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Walt Farrell Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 8:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4894 - Release Date: 03/25/12 -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:27 AM, John Gilmore johnwgilmore0...@gmail.comwrote: I've been struck over the years by the relevance and helpfulness of your posts. You don't pontificate, and you don't say more than you know. Indeed...what's wrong with you? No wonder you're leaving us! :-( Seriously, we'll miss ya. -- zMan -- I've got a mainframe and I'm not afraid to use it -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt, best wishes for a wonderful retirement. Enjoy your family. I don't know how anyone will ever fill your shoes. :) Thanks, Mary Anne -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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John Gilmore's comment is priceless (as ever). Someone once said, 'Retirement is to leave office and to live at home with more appointments of extended family.' All the very best Walt, you'll soon wonder (after a few weeks) how you had time to go to work! Thank you for all your contributions. Aled L Hughes -Original Message- From: Walt Farrell wfarr...@us.ibm.com To: IBM-MAIN IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Sent: Mon, Mar 26, 2012 2:56 pm Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be ld news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, nd I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've njoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan nhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for while, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and 'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling o me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- or IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, end email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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On Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:52:45 -0500, Walt Farrell wrote: I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. You'll be greatly missed. Thanks, gil -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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All the best and enjoy your retirement life -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt, You are truly one of the gentlemen of this list and will surly be missed. Always offerring information, no questioning motives or situations, no back biting. May you have a great retirement. Enjoy the family. Jimmy -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Traditional gaelic blessing-all the best guy! In a message dated 3/26/2012 8:56:33 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wfarr...@us.ibm.com writes: and it's time to spend more time with them -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Walt: I can't believe that it has been 28 years already! I can remember working with you on the QUEUE command back when you were at RNB. Best wishes for a long and happy retirement! You common sense and wisdom will be missed! /jack - Original Message - From: Walt Farrell wfarr...@us.ibm.com Newsgroups: bit.listserv.ibm-main To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 9:52 AM Subject: Leaving IBM I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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On 3/26/2012 7:52 AM, Walt Farrell wrote: I mentioned this over on RACF-L the other day, so for some of you this will be old news. I've been an IBMer for 28 years and have had a lot of fun with RACF and MVS, and I've had a lot of fun interacting with you folks on RACF-L and IBM-MAIN. But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. I've enjoyed the discussions here, and working with many of you to plan enhancements or resolve problems. I'm sure I'll still read both lists for awhile, and probably even participate from a personal email address. But after Wednesday morning I will no longer be an active IBM employee and I'll speak about z/OS and RACF even less officially than than I do now. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Best wishes to you all, Walt -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN Walt, I wish you a long and very happy retirement. Your help, both here and via IBMLINK have been worth much more than simple weight in gold and I thank you. Rick -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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In 1672475208103926.wa.wfarrellus.ibm@bama.ua.edu, on 03/26/2012 at 08:52 AM, Walt Farrell wfarr...@us.ibm.com said: But the time has come for me to retire and have fun with other things. We'll miss you. It's been a great 28 years, but my family and other activities are calling to me more and more strongly, and it's time to spend more time with them. Enjoy. -- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz, SysProg and JOAT ISO position; see http://patriot.net/~shmuel/resume/brief.html We don't care. We don't have to care, we're Congress. (S877: The Shut up and Eat Your spam act of 2003) -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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Thank you, Walt, for your excellent posts and conveyance of information over the years. You will be missed. Cheers, Ray -- M. Ray Mullins Roseville, CA, USA http://www.catherdersoftware.com/ German is essentially a form of assembly language consisting entirely of far calls heavily accented with throaty guttural sounds. ---ilvi French is essentially German with messed-up pronunciation and spelling. --Robert B Wilson English is essentially French converted to 7-bit ASCII. ---Christophe Pierret [for Alain LaBonté] -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
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On Fri, 6 May 2011 18:45:25 +, Bob Shannon bshan...@rocketsoftware.com wrote: He expressed the feelings of a lot of people. Where is Darren when we need him? Darren has far more important concerns, of that I am certain. Regards, Art Gutowski -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Robert You could always do what I do and what I have just advised someone else to do which is switch off the e-mails and just take a look at the archives, say, every week. You're still 20% MVS so you may still need help with a problem from time to time. If so, you can still operate quite happily through the archives. When you've got one of your own concerns in circulation, obviously you look as often as you can. I handle IBMTCP-L though Gmail which, in effect, since it's all I use Gmail for, constitutes an archive-like environment - and it has the great benefit, for a 2 thumbs typist such as I am, of a spell-checker. I normally don't bother looking into farewell posts but these are fractious times. Incidentally - I may as well add it here since Thomas Chicklon has probably adopted that vastly less efficient technique for following the list in light mode and so not see any posts I create - whatever you or anyone may think of the contents of my posts - and I've just done a couple of heavily technical ones on CICS-L and IBMTCP-L - I don't think there could be any comments concerning my ability to pollinate where necessary, propagate or populate any thread on IBM-MAIN all simply by use of the archive pages with nary an e-mail in sight - except aborted ones for the purposes of spell- checking! Chris Mason On Thu, 5 May 2011 08:29:19 -0500, Robert Birdsall bsqu...@umich.edu wrote: I'm posting this mostly to say thanks for all the good information/discussion/laughs over the last few years. I'm now supposed to be 80% AIX, 20% MVS (or successor), so I just don't have the time to tune in to the Chris Mason show every morning anymore. Sorry Chris - I'm not saying you're wrong, I just can't afford the time. Nor is Chris the only one, but it doesn't really matter. I hope that I have helped others, you certainly have helped me. Well wishes to all of you (seriously). -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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snip so I just don't have the time to tune in to the Chris Mason show every morning anymore. /snip I'm sorry - but if you are going to leave the list, just leave - no reason to throw daggers on your way out the door Chris Hoelscher IDMS DB2 Database Administrator 502-476-2538 I refuse to repeat gossip - so listen closely the first time The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain CONFIDENTIAL material. If you receive this material/information in error, please contact the sender and delete or destroy the material/information. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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I'm sorry - but if you are going to leave the list, just leave - no reason to throw daggers on your way out the door He expressed the feelings of a lot of people. Where is Darren when we need him? Bob Shannon Rocket Software -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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He expressed the feelings of a lot of people. Where is Darren when we need him? I'm sure there are at least as many people that feel in favor of Chris Mason. It may well be the silent majority. For my money, in the business we're in, precision of terminology trumps the likes of I would like to know which use is the most offensive to the largest number of people. That's the one I will start using most. every time. Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 18:45:25 + From: bshan...@rocketsoftware.com Subject: Re: Leaving IBM-MAIN To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu I'm sorry - but if you are going to leave the list, just leave - no reason to throw daggers on your way out the door He expressed the feelings of a lot of people. Where is Darren when we need him? Bob Shannon Rocket Software -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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I'm posting this mostly to say thanks for all the good information/discussion/laughs over the last few years. I'm now supposed to be 80% AIX, 20% MVS (or successor), so I just don't have the time to tune in to the Chris Mason show every morning anymore. Sorry Chris - I'm not saying you're wrong, I just can't afford the time. Nor is Chris the only one, but it doesn't really matter. I hope that I have helped others, you certainly have helped me. Well wishes to all of you (seriously). -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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I hate to see you or anybody leave. I find value in the folks that share their experiences and knowledge. Have you thought about setting NOMAIL or one of the DIGEST options by any chance? That may reduce the inbox clutter, and still keep your subscription if you found a subject you wanted to participate in... On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Robert Birdsall bsqu...@umich.edu wrote: I'm posting this mostly to say thanks for all the good information/discussion/laughs over the last few years. I'm now supposed to be 80% AIX, 20% MVS (or successor), so I just don't have the time to tune in to the Chris Mason show every morning anymore. Sorry Chris - I'm not saying you're wrong, I just can't afford the time. Nor is Chris the only one, but it doesn't really matter. I hope that I have helped others, you certainly have helped me. Well wishes to all of you (seriously). -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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I too, hate to see someone leave due to a high level of noise on the list. Most e-mail clients allow you to set criteria or rules to send certain mail straight to the trash. If there are topics or posters you are not interesting in seeing, send that to the trash and keep participating in what is relevant to you. I've done just that and it's amazing how much the noise level have dropped the last few days. Tom Chicklon -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Horein Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 10:00 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Leaving IBM-MAIN I hate to see you or anybody leave. I find value in the folks that share their experiences and knowledge. Have you thought about setting NOMAIL or one of the DIGEST options by any chance? That may reduce the inbox clutter, and still keep your subscription if you found a subject you wanted to participate in... On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Robert Birdsall bsqu...@umich.edu wrote: I'm posting this mostly to say thanks for all the good information/discussion/laughs over the last few years. I'm now supposed to be 80% AIX, 20% MVS (or successor), so I just don't have the time to tune in to the Chris Mason show every morning anymore. Sorry Chris - I'm not saying you're wrong, I just can't afford the time. Nor is Chris the only one, but it doesn't really matter. I hope that I have helped others, you certainly have helped me. Well wishes to all of you (seriously). -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html This e-mail transmission contains information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended only for the addressee(s) named above. If you receive this e-mail in error, please do not read, copy or disseminate it in any manner. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. Please reply to the message immediately by informing the sender that the message was misdirected. After replying, please erase it from your computer system. Your assistance in correcting this error is appreciated. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Robert Birdsall wrote: I'm posting this mostly to say thanks for all the good information/discussion/laughs over the last few years. I'm now supposed to be 80% AIX, 20% MVS (or successor), so I just don't have the time to tune in to the Chris Mason show every morning anymore. Sorry Chris - I'm not saying you're wrong, I just can't afford the time. Nor is Chris the only one, but it doesn't really matter. I hope that I have helped others, you certainly have helped me. Well wishes to all of you (seriously). -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html At least, be a lurker. :-) Lots of good stuff still happening here. Rick -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
