Jim Dettman
jimdettman at verizon.net
Tue Sep 26 09:09:53 CDT 2006
John, <<You wouldn't believe what these grown men are doing to their kid's ride-on toys. ;-)>> Actually I probably would<g>. One thing I would have loved to get involved in some way was the DARPA desert challenge. Teams had to build an autonomous vehicle that could travel the 142 mile desert course. Another item that appeals to me is the proof of concept ideas that NASA is looking at for a space elevator. They want to see various ideas for a climber. He's a blurb on it: http://news.com.com/NASA+hosting+space+elevator+competition/2100-11397_3-590 7569.html Of course I'm not sitting here with millions in my back pocket, but it's cool to think about anyway. Jim. -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of JWColby Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 2:39 PM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT: Is anyone into controllers? >At 46, I am the point where if I don't do something soon, I'm going to have a hard time making a switch. Hey! I resemble that remark. At 52 ... Any my kids won't even START college for another 13 years. ;-) I'm not sure that controllers are "the next best thing" though they do offer the ability to create a product that the masses might buy. I am looking at a controller that the enthusiasts might buy. You wouldn't believe what these grown men are doing to their kid's ride-on toys. ;-) John W. Colby Colby Consulting www.ColbyConsulting.com -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Dettman Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 2:18 PM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT: Is anyone into controllers? John, <<I am just tired of Access / SQL Server / Databases. I do it, I make good money at it, but I want to be able to do something else in my spare time.>> Ditto that. I've been hunting for the "next best thing" for a while now. Been at Access since version 1 and business apps for 22 years. It's getting old<g>. At 46, I am the point where if I don't do something soon, I'm going to have a hard time making a switch. Was thinking about teaching, but I'd have to go back for my masters. But right now, I've got four kids that are either going through college or will be in the next few years. The bill is already starting to add up enough<g>. Jim. -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com