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[Dirk Goldgar]

???
"Snatching that pebble..."??
I must have lost something there in the Canadian translation.
;-)

Is that the pebble that causes the whole avalanche to fall on me?
<vbg>

"When you can take the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to
leave."

 

[Fred Boer]

Dirk has it exactly right... of course! But, just in case it is still too
obscure, it refers to a famous line from the old "Kung Fu" television show
(which you were undoubtedly too young to watch!). The young student is told
by his blind master to try to take a pebble from the hand of the master. He
fails. He will know when he has finished his training when he can take the
stone, etc....

I mention it because someone recently said "Patience, Grasshopper" to you
(Lynn, I think...) That was a phrase often used by the master to his
impetuous student.

Nothing Canadian about it.. just too much time wasted watching television!

Happy Canada Day!

Fred

 

[Dirk Goldgar]

I mention it because someone recently said "Patience, Grasshopper" to
you (Lynn, I think...) That was a phrase often used by the master to
his impetuous student.

It was funny you should use that line, Fred, because just last night I
heard a fencing instructor, at the end of his student's lesson, say
"Well, Grasshopper, it's about time to get out the rice paper."

 

[Jeff Conrad]

Hi Fred,

Dirk has it exactly right... of course! But, just in case it is still too
obscure, it refers to a famous line from the old "Kung Fu" television show
(which you were undoubtedly too young to watch!). The young student is told
by his blind master to try to take a pebble from the hand of the master. He
fails. He will know when he has finished his training when he can take the
stone, etc....

Hey, come on now! I'm a little slow, but I do remember that show and yes, we did watch it! My
brothers and I always had to try out the "moves", much to the dismay of our parents.
<g>
It has been quite a while obviously since I heard that reference, but now I remember. Thanks for the
explanation (and Yoda).

I won't be taking any pebble from any MVP right now, but at least I know WHICH hand it will be in!
;-)

I mention it because someone recently said "Patience, Grasshopper" to you
(Lynn, I think...) That was a phrase often used by the master to his
impetuous student.

That might have been Ken.

Nothing Canadian about it.. just too much time wasted watching television!

I never realized that show was shown in Canada.

Happy Canada Day!

And HBTM.

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

And HBTM.

Really?

 

[Jeff Conrad]

Really?

Yes, assuming you interpreted that correctly.

Always got the question right concerning the date for Canada Day in school.
(Easy to remember for me)

 

[Dirk Goldgar]

And HBTM.

Well, well. HBTY.

 

[Jeff Conrad]

Well, well. HBTY.

Thanks Yoda!

 

[Fred Boer]

Jeff! HBTY! Hope it was a great one! What'dja get for a present?

Fred

P.S. Now that you are old enough to drink, I'll send you a virtual beer! <g>

 

[Jeff Conrad]

Hi Fred,

Jeff! HBTY! Hope it was a great one! What'dja get for a present?

Thanks, yes I had a good day, but still had to work.

Presents? Oh yeah, good ones!! Let's see--

1. Rita gave me a poster of all the Access MVPs with autographs. Sweet.

2. Five free Lightsaber lessons from Dirk.

3. A copy of John Viescas' new book:
"What I don't know about Access."

--I finished it last night; all it had was a Preface and Bibliography page.

4. A brand new shiny MDW from Lynn and Joan (with matching chrome PIDs).

and of course...

5. A new yearly calendar from Duane.

P.S. Now that you are old enough to drink,...

Hey now!
I could say something, but I was taught to respect my ELDERS.

...I'll send you a virtual beer! <g>

Doug's private stock?

--
Jeff Conrad
Access Junkie
Bend, Oregon