Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
Glenn This is very well said. Wendy On 25 May 2007, at 05:11, Glenn Nicholas wrote: Ronnie, There are two reasons I think your WOTY award is well deserved. Firstly, you know *so* much and freely share that knowledge. Secondly, your approach to the user group embodies the spirit of helping. I'm not sure why some people feel the need to get involved in voluntary online groups/forums, and spend their time telling others (in various ways) that they should read manuals more / search more rather than asking a question. Pointless at best, unfriendly/ rude at worst (like your RTFM friend). Others - like you - just help when and if they choose to. Simple, friendly and helpful. Forums work so well when there are people like you involved. Glenn. Wendy Austin Thomas Oswin Coastal Road Pomponette via Surinam Mauritius Island tel/ans/fax: +2306257399 iChat/MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
I'm with you Wendy, nicely expressed Glenn, a good description of a gracious caring woman, Ken Jackson On 25/5/07 2:45 PM, Wendy S. Austin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glenn This is very well said. Wendy On 25 May 2007, at 05:11, Glenn Nicholas wrote: Ronnie, There are two reasons I think your WOTY award is well deserved. Firstly, you know *so* much and freely share that knowledge. Secondly, your approach to the user group embodies the spirit of helping. I'm not sure why some people feel the need to get involved in voluntary online groups/forums, and spend their time telling others (in various ways) that they should read manuals more / search more rather than asking a question. Pointless at best, unfriendly/ rude at worst (like your RTFM friend). Others - like you - just help when and if they choose to. Simple, friendly and helpful. Forums work so well when there are people like you involved. Glenn. Wendy Austin Thomas Oswin Coastal Road Pomponette via Surinam Mauritius Island tel/ans/fax: +2306257399 iChat/MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
Glenn Nicholas wrote: Ronnie, There are two reasons I think your WOTY award is well deserved. Firstly, you know *so* much and freely share that knowledge. Secondly, your approach to the user group embodies the spirit of helping. I'm not sure why some people feel the need to get involved in voluntary online groups/forums, and spend their time telling others (in various ways) that they should read manuals more / search more rather than asking a question. Pointless at best, unfriendly/rude at worst (like your RTFM friend). Others - like you - just help when and if they choose to. Simple, friendly and helpful. Forums work so well when there are people like you involved. Glenn. This is the thing that makes this list so great, people go out of their way to help, esp Ronnie and Bob :) I put my vote in for Ronnie too :) I will even forgive her for being a pies supporter ;) -- Regards, Kat. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
WAMUGER OF THE YEAR !
As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
I second that! Onya Ronnie! Rod Blitvich on 24/5/07 2:29 PM, Philip Trouchet at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam¹s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 681 256 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://web.mac.com/blitto/iWeb/ The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I third that! Well done Ronnie! Les Standish On 2401 Mayoct20072004, at 4:55 PM, Rod Blitvich wrote: I second that! Onya Ronnie! Rod Blitvich on 24/5/07 2:29 PM, Philip Trouchet at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Rod Blitvich - Amy Sam¹s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0409 681 256 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://web.mac.com/blitto/iWeb/ The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably the day they start making vacuum cleaners -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR !
Hi All I would certainly agree. Ronda (Ronni) does an excellent job for WAMUG. She spends a lot of time to research and help people, all which she does for free. And I know she gets emailed off list as well, so she does a lot of free work behind the WAMUG scenes as well. A great effort, a great lady and we should all be proud she is part of our WAMUG community. Well done Ronni and thank you! You are very much appreciated. So THANKS! Kind Regards Daniel On 24/05/2007 2:26 PM, Philip Trouchet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh** -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Ronni must be the clear front-runner with Bob a VERY close second. Lloyd -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Does Bob have a dog? If so, I'll nominate it, second to Cloe. Reg Reg On 25/05/2007, at 7:43 am, Lloyd White wrote: Ronni must be the clear front-runner with Bob a VERY close second. Lloyd -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I am only a lister, but have been led through the maze many times by Ronnie. Kev -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
Good morning WAMUGers. Thank you to everyone who has said such kind words. I'm really overwhelmed! I feel very humbled and also slightly embarrassed. In fact 'I'm stuck for words' (which Daniel a few who know me will find hard to believe). I don't expect accolades for helping people. Helping people gives me a good feeling. There are so many extremely talented people on our list that give so much of their knowledge, experience, professional advice, and time, and I commend each and every one of them. A few years back when I first started using a computer, (I had never touched a computer until I retired and decided I needed a new challenge), I was having a problem with an external burner I had purchased. It took me some time to get enough courage to post a message asking for help. A person responded with . RTFM .! At that time I didn't even know what RTFM meant ;-) I eventually corrected the fault myself (not by reading 'TFM'), but did not post a message again for a very very long time. What I did do was start researching everything I could find about Macintosh Computers and how they work. I purchased so many books, subscribed to so many Mac magazines, downloaded information. I had a good 'Mentor' in Mark Heeler who showed me how to replace a HD in my iMacDV. After awhile I was able to take my iMacDV apart put it back together again. I found it 'scary stuff' but managed to do it. I still find getting inside my computers 'scary stuff' (as Daniel Kerr knows). Daniel has taught me so much over the years. I have found Daniel to be the most knowledgeable Mac Computer person around. What Daniel doesn't know about Macs is not worth knowing! So I guess what I'm trying to say (other than a huge thank you), is we all experience problems at some time and need help. If we can help each other that is what we do 'It's the Mac Way' ! Thanks again, I have very much appreciated this. Cloe also sends her thanks to Wendy Reg and is so pleased 'someone understands what she has to put up with' ;-) Cheers, Ronni Cloe On 24/05/2007, at 2:29 PM, Philip Trouchet wrote: As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
Ronnie, There are two reasons I think your WOTY award is well deserved. Firstly, you know *so* much and freely share that knowledge. Secondly, your approach to the user group embodies the spirit of helping. I'm not sure why some people feel the need to get involved in voluntary online groups/forums, and spend their time telling others (in various ways) that they should read manuals more / search more rather than asking a question. Pointless at best, unfriendly/ rude at worst (like your RTFM friend). Others - like you - just help when and if they choose to. Simple, friendly and helpful. Forums work so well when there are people like you involved. Glenn. On 25/05/2007, at 8:51 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Good morning WAMUGers. Thank you to everyone who has said such kind words. I'm really overwhelmed! I feel very humbled and also slightly embarrassed. In fact 'I'm stuck for words' (which Daniel a few who know me will find hard to believe). I don't expect accolades for helping people. Helping people gives me a good feeling. There are so many extremely talented people on our list that give so much of their knowledge, experience, professional advice, and time, and I commend each and every one of them. A few years back when I first started using a computer, (I had never touched a computer until I retired and decided I needed a new challenge), I was having a problem with an external burner I had purchased. It took me some time to get enough courage to post a message asking for help. A person responded with . RTFM .! At that time I didn't even know what RTFM meant ;-) I eventually corrected the fault myself (not by reading 'TFM'), but did not post a message again for a very very long time. What I did do was start researching everything I could find about Macintosh Computers and how they work. I purchased so many books, subscribed to so many Mac magazines, downloaded information. I had a good 'Mentor' in Mark Heeler who showed me how to replace a HD in my iMacDV. After awhile I was able to take my iMacDV apart put it back together again. I found it 'scary stuff' but managed to do it. I still find getting inside my computers 'scary stuff' (as Daniel Kerr knows). Daniel has taught me so much over the years. I have found Daniel to be the most knowledgeable Mac Computer person around. What Daniel doesn't know about Macs is not worth knowing! So I guess what I'm trying to say (other than a huge thank you), is we all experience problems at some time and need help. If we can help each other that is what we do 'It's the Mac Way' ! Thanks again, I have very much appreciated this. Cloe also sends her thanks to Wendy Reg and is so pleased 'someone understands what she has to put up with' ;-) Cheers, Ronni Cloe On 24/05/2007, at 2:29 PM, Philip Trouchet wrote: As an early then financial Wamuger who lives in Rural Western Australia at the time got sufficient Agenda notice of monthly meetings so that I a number of your elderly members could organise ourselves to attend such meetings ( A minimum 4 hour drive). Now no longer possible apart from no Agenda I would like to formally nominate Rhonda ( Ronni) Brown to position of WAMUGER OF THE YEAR for her unstinting enthusiastic support of so many of we ignorant Mugs Her knowledge response so generously given has been as is far above a beyond that of any other member. I I know many other aging Wamugers will always be gratefull for her solving problems difficult to us but immensly helpfull instructive to us so that we in turn can help others. As an isolated country member there is no local support WAMUG has been an essential lifeline. Thanks Ronnie Ciao Philip -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: WAMUGER OF THE YEAR ?
Glenn Nicholas wrote: Ronnie, There are two reasons I think your WOTY award is well deserved. Firstly, you know *so* much and freely share that knowledge. Secondly, your approach to the user group embodies the spirit of helping. I'm not sure why some people feel the need to get involved in voluntary online groups/forums, and spend their time telling others (in various ways) that they should read manuals more / search more rather than asking a question. Pointless at best, unfriendly/rude at worst (like your RTFM friend). Others - like you - just help when and if they choose to. Simple, friendly and helpful. Forums work so well when there are people like you involved. Hi WAMUG If I may, I'd like to nominate Shay Telfer for an honourable mention. For me, his help and suggestions, often for others, have been very informative and even inspiring. I have followed some of his information and leads over the last six years and it has led me to discover a great deal of useful knowledge. I should however qualify this nomination, as I have a miniature axe to grind ;-) Shay posted information about a job vacancy on WAMUG that I was lucky enough to secure. This position has recently been slightly expanded so I am feeling quite grateful at the moment :-) The entirety of WAMUG deserves a pat on the back if you ask me. I'm basing that on comparisons to other forums and online communities. This is a mature (not old! You are too hard on yourself Mac!), professional and generous group of individuals embodying all the things I love about Australia, Western Australia and computing. Regards Paul Kitchener -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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You guys do know she is a Collingwood supporter? :-) Thoroughly deserve the accolades Ronni! Always quick to help :-) Seeya Rod! Go the Dockers! On 25/5/07 9:11 AM, Glenn Nicholas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ronnie, There are two reasons I think your WOTY award is well deserved. Firstly, you know *so* much and freely share that knowledge. Secondly, your approach to the user group embodies the spirit of helping. I'm not sure why some people feel the need to get involved in voluntary online groups/forums, and spend their time telling others (in various ways) that they should read manuals more / search more rather than asking a question. Pointless at best, unfriendly/ rude at worst (like your RTFM friend). Others - like you - just help when and if they choose to. Simple, friendly and helpful. Forums work so well when there are people like you involved. Glenn. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
