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OriginalGriff2-Feb-23 11:03

OriginalGriff

2-Feb-23 11:03

Your secret is safe with us.

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Eddy Vluggen2-Feb-23 11:59

2-Feb-23 11:59

Most people in my social life do not visit this board. Just one.

I'm scared shiteless, there's no on/off button or a reset-switch on those critters.

Do you want to proceed? "Yes / Abort".

FFS.

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

OriginalGriff2-Feb-23 19:46

OriginalGriff

2-Feb-23 19:46

I'll just share my mother's advice to new parents:

Jeanette:
"Not to worry, the first eighteen years are the worst - then it gets better quickly!"

Eddy Vluggen2-Feb-23 21:24

2-Feb-23 21:24

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

Jörgen Andersson3-Feb-23 1:19

Jörgen Andersson

3-Feb-23 1:19

My wife asked the pediatrician when she could stop worrying.
She put her head sideways and said, "you never will, only your reasons will change".

Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello

Richard MacCutchan2-Feb-23 21:51

Richard MacCutchan

2-Feb-23 21:51

OriginalGriff wrote:
then it gets better quickly!

Yes, I fell for that one, and almost forty years on we are still getting hit ...

Eddy Vluggen2-Feb-23 21:57

2-Feb-23 21:57

Whahaha, that's comforting Big Grin | :-D

The other point I've been told, repeatedly, is that kids are expensive. I should start saving to pay for college. Maybe sell a kidney.

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

theoldfool3-Feb-23 1:36

theoldfool

3-Feb-23 1:36

"The problem with children is that they are not returnable"
anonymous.

When my daughter's second child (a boy) started to crawl, his older sister said:
"we better take him back, he is going to get into all of our stuff".

>64
Some days the dragon wins. Suck it up.

0x01AA2-Feb-23 12:58

0x01AA

2-Feb-23 12:58

And you are sure you don't need some professional help? Confused | :confused:

Eddy Vluggen2-Feb-23 21:23

2-Feb-23 21:23

That's planned for next week Thumbs Up | :thumbsup:

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

theoldfool2-Feb-23 14:52

theoldfool

2-Feb-23 14:52

Congrats, that is a wondrous event.
The first 21 years are the hardest. Smile | :)

>64
Some days the dragon wins. Suck it up.

Eddy Vluggen2-Feb-23 21:54

2-Feb-23 21:54

Tx. Wondrous is correct, multiple reasons.

..I can't wipe that dumb idiot smile of my face Laugh | :laugh:

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

theoldfool3-Feb-23 1:32

theoldfool

3-Feb-23 1:32

The smile will disappear when you see the price of cigars. Smile | :)

Maybe they don't do that anymore, my kids were born in the 60's.

>64
Some days the dragon wins. Suck it up.

Eddy Vluggen3-Feb-23 6:03

3-Feb-23 6:03

Yup, we still do that Smile | :)

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

wapiti643-Feb-23 1:34

wapiti64

3-Feb-23 1:34

Congrats. And good luck!

Contrary to what others have stated, I think the first few are the absolute best. Enjoy them!

Eddy Vluggen3-Feb-23 6:03

3-Feb-23 6:03

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

Roger Wright6-Feb-23 16:19

Roger Wright

6-Feb-23 16:19

Prayers sent. If this is a huge worry to you, you should have never poked it. Prepare yourself for the most rewarding years of your life and enjoy the trip. I envy you; I never got the chance.

Will Rogers never met me.

Eddy Vluggen6-Feb-23 17:39

6-Feb-23 17:39

I should not have had that chance either; my meds say it not allowed and I'm old.

I accepted that my bloodline ends. Then this happens.

It is a huge worry, it is the best of things. It is more than I can explain. It changes the entire world?

Roger Wright wrote:
you should have never poked it

Yeah, I'm no nun, I'm human.

Thanks for your prayers. I will change some habits.

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

Roger Wright7-Feb-23 20:32

Roger Wright

7-Feb-23 20:32

Understood. All of my life, I wanted nothing more than to be loved by a decent woman, and to make a couple of children with her help. It never happened. They all wanted to be "just friends."
Life is good, life is usually fun, but it's empty and pointless. I'm not out to end it, as every new day offers new opportunities, but if I don't wake tomorrow, my only regret will be that I forgot to make a will.
You are embarking on the greatest adventure of your life. You have the opportunity to build a wonderful human being! There is no more noble task, and I envy you beyond measure!

I have had the opportunity to raise the kids of others, and I'm proud of all of them - they have become wonderful adults, parents of great kids, themselves. I'm so proud of them...

This is your chance to shine, Eddy. Make the most of it, and know that my prayers will be with you. No, I'm not a religious nut; I don't even go to church. But I do believe that prayers work.

God bless you and your bairn...

Will Rogers never met me.

Eddy Vluggen9-Feb-23 3:12

So you think building software is hard?

9-Feb-23 3:12

Roger Wright wrote:
All of my life, I wanted nothing more than to be loved by a decent woman, and to make a couple of children with her help. It never happened. They all wanted to be "just friends."

To be fair, we're programmed to want to give on our genes.

Roger Wright wrote:
Life is good, life is usually fun, but it's empty and pointless. I'm not out to end it, as every new day offers new opportunities, but if I don't wake tomorrow, my only regret will be that I forgot to make a will.

Similar here, mostly. Making a will is expensive, and then there's taxes on inheritence. So, I gave some away while I'm still alive.

Roger Wright wrote:
This is your chance to shine, Eddy

The doc prescribed some sedatives. I'd be happy if I don't elephant it up too much.

Roger Wright wrote:
But I do believe that prayers work.

It is appreciated, as is the fact that you took the time to write this answer Thumbs Up | :thumbsup:

Bastard Programmer from Hell Suspicious | :suss:

"If you just follow the bacon Eddy, wherever it leads you, then you won't have to think about politics." -- Some Bell.

raddevus2-Feb-23 4:05

raddevus

2-Feb-23 4:05

You ought to try Product Testing (snapshot)[^]...

Or see original (Brewster Rockit) comic here[^].

Ron Anders2-Feb-23 8:29

Ron Anders

2-Feb-23 8:29

Nelek2-Feb-23 9:58

Nelek

2-Feb-23 9:58

You know that rectal thermometer are clinically tested... didn't you? Roll eyes | :rolleyes:

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DRHuff2-Feb-23 10:23

DRHuff

2-Feb-23 10:23

How much do you have to pay somebody to taste each one?!?!?🤪

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