Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Need a geek watch

[Jonathan King <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Mon, 9 Aug 2004 11:54:41 -0500, Spurling, Shannon <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> I say that Jon and Stephen go down town and duke it out to find out
> which one is the geekier. Stephen on one side of Broadway and Jon on the
> other. They could hold cans and ask for people to vote which one they
> think is geekier looking by putting change in their can. 

Well, I don't think we really need to do that.  But if we did, I think
the better test would be to do have us do the fund-raising directly
and see who got the least chnage.  (For the econ types out there, I
guess you could view this as a "revealed preference" paradigm.)

> I don't know why, that idea just popped into my head when Jon placed the
> challenge. Personally, being a geek and having the tendency to shun
> attention, I try not to look too geeky. :-)

The challenge was more self-mockery than anything else.  

(Feel free not to read the rest of this if you think it's an over-share.)

I mean, I don't really seek attention either, but fitting in doesn't
seem to be my strong suit.  I've decided to try the "everything watch"
strategy because my pockets have gotten too full.  So another idea
would be to get a laser pointer and/or USB key chain.  But guess what?
 I already have 23 keys and 3 fobs on my current key chain (thank you
very much, VW, for the massive switchblade key thingie).  OK, so maybe
I should just put the laser pointer/USB fob in my pocket.  Or not;
I've also usually got 5 pens, a pocket knife, and $3.07 in loose
change in the right pocket, and the big fat wallet/calendar thing in
the left front pocket.  Rear pockets must be empty except when I'm
carrying a map or a cat 5 patch cable.

The big reason I have to replace my watch is that since the band is
broken, I have to put it in my pocket, and it just won't fit.  So then
I got inspired to get something that would end my dependence on what I
guess you could call "shuttle media" and a laser pointer, which is
often the biggest reason I carry a tattered plastic shopping bag
around everywhere...

jking
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