From: macphil <IQTI400@INDYCMS.IUPUI.EDU>
Subject:      A fond adieu
Organization: Computer Science, Indiana University
Date:         Sat, 10 Oct 92 20:51:33 EST


I'd like to bid (what I hope to be temporary) a fond farewell to those
here in the electronic juggling world.  I have presented notice to
my current employer and will be entering the computer publishing arena
as a (book) Development Editor in a few weeks.

In the meantime, I'd like to express some heartfelt thanks to those
in this forum.  It's obvious that the world of juggling was due to
enter the 21st century and I hope I have contributed to this
in some small way when creating the listserv two years ago.  And
I distinctly remember receiving email from Duane Starcher who had a
sizeable list of interested parties after much work on his part --
that more than doubled the list population -- most of which appears
to have been done before I did anything (thanks, Duane!).

And when facing impending doom a year ago, many volunteered time &
effort to develop alternatives -- it was clear this family had to
move onward and would survive.  Many thanks go to those who made
the connections necessary to invoke a Rec.Juggling group and
Terry Jones cannot be forgotten for securing the Piggy FTP site (long
live piggy!) and providing a consistent, reliable gateway for those
lacking Usenet access.

It seems now there is a proliferation of juggling software...even such
that reviews now appear in Jugglers' World! (let me not forget Bill Giduz
for his continuing efforts to be the first "high up" to take note of
us and give us a voice; and to Chris Majka for taking up the baton
last year).  While I cannot address each of the software programs
and their creators individually, I have to mention Ed Carstens, notorious
for sending me one-liners, then mysteriously disappearing before
I could respond.

Thanks also go to my fellow Hoosier jugglers and allowing me to watch
the ongoing school rivalries...for those who are not in on this, you
must come to see Purdue and IU do battle...you won't find a better bunch
of people (and their fests are FREE!)

Take care and may God (or whatever deity you follow) watch over you
and yours as continue your endeavours.  Remember how frustrating
your progress was during stages of learning and apply the same perseverance
to your real world difficulties.  Easier said than done at times, but
better than grinding yourself down.

I've been negotiating with my future employer regarding net access
as keeping abreast of trends via Internet & BITNET is a resource
they do not currently use and are very curious about it.  So I
may resurface in another form in the future.

In any event, thanks to those who have contributed to the list and to
those who lurk...DON'T!  You're no better than I am when I go to a
fest and just watch!

Bye!

P.S.
My last day here is Friday, the 23rd, so wait to post nastygrams
until after then!

Gratefully,
   Phil "MacPhil" Paxton
   11545 Maple Drive
   Fishers, IN  46038-1952

   Friday, September 09, 1992 AD

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