tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post8644642140427575470..comments2023-10-28T09:25:39.790-04:00Comments on The Atavist: 40 Years and CountingThe Atavisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-65682725551740641832008-09-29T13:50:00.000-04:002008-09-29T13:50:00.000-04:00That was a great movie, Bellezza. Too bad about Pa...That was a great movie, Bellezza. Too bad about Paul Newman's passing this week. He was one Hollywood guy who still had a modicum of class.The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-43810762230890276082008-09-28T22:30:00.000-04:002008-09-28T22:30:00.000-04:00At first, I thought this was a picture of Butch Ca...At first, I thought this was a picture of Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-4941603651471128952008-09-09T09:59:00.000-04:002008-09-09T09:59:00.000-04:00Thanks, Lady~g. When I am old(er) and grey(er) I ...Thanks, Lady~g. When I am old(er) and grey(er) I might write some of these things down. If I can remember anything by then...The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-66673572206181748552008-09-09T07:35:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:35:00.000-04:00Love the picture! I can't begin to imagine the st...Love the picture! I can't begin to imagine the stories you could write. LOL! <BR/><BR/>40 years! Congrats!Lady G~https://www.blogger.com/profile/09097642669166657986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-7532185231971859432008-09-07T22:02:00.000-04:002008-09-07T22:02:00.000-04:00Thanks luckyzmom and phlegmfatale. And yes, I lik...Thanks luckyzmom and phlegmfatale. And yes, I like surprises, mostly; an optimistic outlook and a certain amount of pragmatism generally helps make it through most ups and downs.The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-9202044118153913552008-09-07T19:26:00.000-04:002008-09-07T19:26:00.000-04:00Wow - great story and what a cool photograph! Fun...Wow - great story and what a cool photograph! Funny how things turn out, some times. We are blessed not to know the future, actually. That spoils the surprises.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-81915937283303432302008-09-07T16:16:00.000-04:002008-09-07T16:16:00.000-04:00Cool picture and congratulations!Cool picture and congratulations!luckyzmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176703683321469118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-4744680803843213932008-09-07T09:11:00.000-04:002008-09-07T09:11:00.000-04:00Thanks, Ted. Chances are, 40 years from now, if I...Thanks, Ted. Chances are, 40 years from now, if I'm still able, I will be sitting behind a desk and taking on all matter of interesting projects. I am having far too much fun to ever retire.The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-91783426092035898612008-09-06T19:45:00.000-04:002008-09-06T19:45:00.000-04:00Awesome!It's great to be a part of something that ...Awesome!<BR/>It's great to be a part of something that becomes an institution.<BR/>Even better that it got you out of government school before it had a chance to addle your brain!<BR/>Here's to many more prosperous decades.TheWayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074292938877766871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-84802440802669524052008-09-05T20:30:00.000-04:002008-09-05T20:30:00.000-04:00Thanks, motherpie! I wonder how many pounds I wou...Thanks, motherpie! I wonder how many pounds I would have to lose to look like that again? Depressing thought.The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-34565745184251555492008-09-05T20:16:00.000-04:002008-09-05T20:16:00.000-04:00That is a great photo....That is a great photo....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-414116460024174552008-09-05T11:03:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:03:00.000-04:00Sorry about all the typos in the last comment. To...Sorry about all the typos in the last comment. Too many distractions here today...The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-10084618352858069822008-09-05T11:01:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:01:00.000-04:00Thanks, Trooper. I walked out of my personal offi...Thanks, Trooper. I walked out of my personal office into the recption area late yesterday afternoon to find that the area had been decorated, there was a large birthday cake on display and many platters of delicious munchies for staff and drivers and suppliers and anyone who had been invited to drop in. It was all a surprise to me. The poiint is that recognizing the value of good employees is critical to the success of any business. Finding good employees who are honest and responsible is one of the biggest challenges any business can face. I consider myself very lucky.<BR/><BR/>It is easy to start a business. It can be very difficult to make it successful. Many people simply don't want the hassle or the responsibility. I have heard many people complain about the lack of opportunity even as they trip over the same ideas that others seize upon to make millions. Opportunities are everywhere. I have a list of ideas and projects that I will possible never be able to get through because I don't have the time , or the expertise, or haven't found the right partners to work with me, or whatever. Some of these ideas involve programming and web design. That is part of what you do, isn't it?The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-38693979554587273132008-09-04T16:59:00.000-04:002008-09-04T16:59:00.000-04:00Your success stories from years ago are very inspi...Your success stories from years ago are very inspirational. It gives me hope that I'll be able to do similar things someday.<BR/><BR/>Do you think things have changed, and it's not as easy to go out on your own? Or is it just that it's more convenient to just get a job? Or, is it just that a small fraction of people actually take the leap into business, and things are exactly the same as before?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-26300537531704850622008-09-04T12:58:00.000-04:002008-09-04T12:58:00.000-04:00Thanks, Freddie: The best is yet to come, right?Thanks, Freddie: The best is yet to come, right?The Atavisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529157597486952484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931353.post-19732956452651856152008-09-04T12:54:00.000-04:002008-09-04T12:54:00.000-04:00That's cool. Congrats on 40 years!That's cool. Congrats on 40 years!Freddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397236540439490173noreply@blogger.com