Who is the oldest contractor that you personally know of?
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Not naming names, but the guy who invented the Cosworth Process is still available, even though he spends most of his time in his villa in the South of France. Now IIRC he was in his 70s when deciding that a part time Masters Degree might be some fun thing to while away his retirement. Which is how I got to know him.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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Originally posted by rocktronAMPWho is the oldest contractor that you personally know of?God made men. Sam Colt made them equal.Comment
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I did work with a chap who had been in computing since 1948 - started with American Military. This was 1948.
I am 43 and will need to work until at least 70 to pay for the divorce - not sure how I will cope.Comment
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Originally posted by andrew_neil_ukI did work with a chap who had been in computing since 1948 - started with American Military. This was 1948.
I am 43 and will need to work until at least 70 to pay for the divorce - not sure how I will cope.
Like children, wives are so huge a factor in your life-long financial situation, that you should be really sure that's what you want.God made men. Sam Colt made them equal.Comment
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I understand Milan is 95 years old or at least thats what I understood from his wife when she said 'he shags like an old man!'What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFanI understand Milan is 95 years old or at least thats what I understood from his wife when she said 'he shags like an old man!'
and she calls you her toy boy ??SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.(whatever these are)Comment
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Originally posted by Euro-commuterI don't like it but you only get to do the rest of your life starting from here, not starting from way back there.Comment
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Originally posted by Euro-commuterI'm 56 with a post-divorce position. I don't like it but you only get to do the rest of your life starting from here, not starting from way back there.
Like children, wives are so huge a factor in your life-long financial situation, that you should be really sure that's what you want.Comment
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