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bogeyman replied

11 March 2008, 14:36
Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Not seeing the forest for the trees - the classic techie delusion.

Probably more a case of not seeing the trees for the squirrels.
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AtW replied

11 March 2008, 14:34
Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Not seeing the forest for the trees - the classic techie delusion.
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bogeyman replied

11 March 2008, 14:32
Originally posted by Dow Jones View Post

If you can't enjoy your own fortunes, you can at least enjoy from the misfortunes of others (typical motto of AtW and a number of other CUK posters)

Schadenfreude rules!
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DimPrawn replied

11 March 2008, 14:31
Originally posted by sasguru View Post

Not seeing the forest for the trees - the classic techie delusion.

Yep.
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MrRobin replied

11 March 2008, 14:30
Originally posted by bogeyman View Post

This is the inspirational tale of a poor Russian peasant boy, rejected by conventional society because of his 'odd ways' who takes to the wilderness to commune with the furry ones.

Who do you reckon for starring role? Jeff Bridges? Jimmy Krankie?
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shaunbhoy replied

11 March 2008, 14:30
Originally posted by bogeyman View Post

Who do you reckon for starring role? Jeff Bridges? Jimmy Krankie?

John Merrick?
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Dow Jones replied

11 March 2008, 14:30
Turning green

If you can't enjoy your own fortunes, you can at least enjoy from the misfortunes of others (typical motto of AtW and a number of other CUK posters)
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sasguru replied

11 March 2008, 14:30
Originally posted by AtW View Post

This is true. But I am sure I would not have learnt a lot of stuff that I did in the last 3 years. I value this knowledge higher than £150k.

Not seeing the forest for the trees - the classic techie delusion.
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AtW replied

11 March 2008, 14:29
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Stop piddling around with the "node" and get the majestic-seo site up to scratch.

You have wasted your time.

I need to finish it - it is important for my plans, few days and I hope it's done.
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BlasterBates replied

11 March 2008, 14:28
indeed
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DimPrawn replied

11 March 2008, 14:28
Stop piddling around with the "node" and get the majestic-seo site up to scratch.

You have wasted your time.
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AtW replied

11 March 2008, 14:26
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

You could have gone contracting and banked maybe £150K by now.

This is true. But I am sure I would not have learnt a lot of stuff that I did in the last 3 years. I value this knowledge higher than £150k.
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bogeyman replied

11 March 2008, 14:25
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Still living the dream?

I hear there a new blockbuster movie coming out:

Dances with Squirrels

(a Fox Warner Production)

This is the inspirational tale of a poor Russian peasant boy, rejected by conventional society because of his 'odd ways' who takes to the wilderness to commune with the furry ones.

Who do you reckon for starring role? Jeff Bridges? Jimmy Krankie?
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DimPrawn replied

11 March 2008, 14:23
You could have gone contracting and banked maybe £150K by now.
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AtW replied

11 March 2008, 14:22
True, but at least I would have lived the dream and made a good effort.
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