04-08-2003, 12:00 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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A Proud Father
As any of you out there who have children can attest, there are certain milestones that our children pass that make us overflow with parental pride. You know what I'm talking about: your baby's first words, the first time your son takes a step unassisted, your daughter's very first successful ActiveSync...
Yes, that's right! Today, My 11-year-old daughter asked for one of my old Pocket PCs for keeping track of her homework assignments, recording buddies' e-mail addresses and writing a daily journal. We shared a real bonding moment as we held our breath, waiting for that magic tweedle-eep! tone that signifies a successful ActiveSync connection. We built lasting memories as we worked side-by-side, configuring Notes synching, installing Transcriber and downloading ferret-related Today themes. My eyes were misty with pride. *sniff*
Sure, like any father, I want to protect her from life's troubles, like the first time her heart is broken by a dreaded Guest-only connection. But if there's one thing our bonding session today has taught us, it's that "'tis better to have Activesynched and lost, than never to have synched at all."
Dare I even HOPE that one day she'll ask for her own eVest?
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04-08-2003, 12:43 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Man, what a nerd.
No offense.
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04-08-2003, 01:00 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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Re: A Proud Father
brings a tear to my eye just reading that 
I can only hope that my little one will someday follow in her pappa's footsteps. ( I got a ways to go. She's almost 1, however I'm already working her up to saying Pentium, and Microsoft :mrgreen: )
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04-08-2003, 01:14 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
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That was touching, in a somewhat scary nerdy way ;)
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04-08-2003, 01:20 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Its not a nerdy thing, its a geeky thing.
And HELL I AM PROUD OF BEING A GEEK!
And I take offense on being called nerd.
Heh... look it up  :roll:
Fun. Girlfriend was (when we got together 3 years ago) almost totally computer illiterate. Now she amazes here college teachers (psychology) with the videos she creates, has discovered the pleasures of internet (of really finding stuff) and owns an iPaq - and uses it more than me - she writes everything down, is the organized type that always has had an agenda, while I am the opposite...
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04-08-2003, 01:27 PM
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Thinker
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Wow. That's great. Mine (2 1/2 yrs) loves to scribble on my iPaq. I can only hope someday he'll want a Pocket PC.
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04-08-2003, 01:31 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Brad, your actions show what a poor father I am. You gave your daughter a Pocket PC........I gave my son an old Palm....How inconsiderate...
Dave
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04-08-2003, 01:37 PM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
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Re: A Proud Father
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Originally Posted by Brad Adrian
Dare I even HOPE that one day she'll ask for her own eVest?
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What a touching story. :mecry:
$10 she denies she is your father if any of her friends at school read this. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Paragon
Brad, your actions show what a poor father I am. You gave your daughter a Pocket PC........I gave my son an old Palm....How inconsiderate...
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Borderline child abuse, or at least neglect. 
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04-08-2003, 01:51 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Re: A Proud Father
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
What a touching story. :mecry:
$10 she denies she is your father if any of her friends at school read this. :lol:
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Might want to edit that, Ed. After all, she is Brad's father?
So, the young skywalker has finally joined us!
Anyway, I think that is a good sentimental story (can you tell I am not good with emotions?). I do have to agree that I would not expect anyone other than us to read it. It has a large Geek/Nerd factor. :wink: 
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04-08-2003, 02:03 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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My 7 year old daughter asked for an IPAQ for her birthday. Although I bought her a Polly Pocket Sparkle House instead, I think there is real potential of her becoming a Geeket, like her Mom.
My son on the other hand, needs some work. He keeps on asking for a Playstation 2.
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