Mar 4: How to be invited to the Oak Table

1) Write excellent technical papers about Oracle ... (CHECK)
2) Possess a mixture of intelligence, dignity and fun ... (CHECK)
3) Know a few good drinking games ... (CHECK)
4) Wear a pair of clogs while presenting ... (CHECK)

See? It's easy!

Welcome, Alex G. I can't think of a more suitable member. It's a shame I couldn't have a beer with you today ...

(I suppose I'll be accused of either jumping the gun, betraying another secret or stealing Marco's scoop again, depending on the viewing angle but, you know, I'll get over it ;-))
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A Couple of surprising Oak Table Network additions
Surprising, because I thought they would already be members.Welcome Toon and Greg.Oh, and at least they know the traditional route for the news to break - via the Oak Table mail list, rather than the drip-drip-drip of blog postings and ostentatious fashio
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#1 - Andy C said:
2008-03-04 20:53 - (Reply)

OK. That does it. Snubbed once again despite meeting all the criteria (well #3 mainly). I am now starting a rival organisation:

'The rapidly but poorly assembled Ikea pine table (Knoppler) with three missing screws and a wonky leg - association.'

#1.1 - Noons said:
2008-03-04 21:42 - (Reply)

Andy, make the right noise and I'm in.
By that I mean: pick the right drinking habit.
I'll even contribute the cheap pine table and a few plastic chairs!
;-)

#1.2 - Doug Burns said:
2008-03-05 05:53 - (Reply)

Have you *tried* the clogs?

No commitment, you see. Being extremely committed to drinking games isn't nearly enough.

#2 - Alex Gorbachev said:
2008-03-04 21:34 - (Reply)

Thanks for welcoming Doug. It seems to be pretty straightforward. Eh? ;-)

#2.1 - Noons said:
2008-03-04 21:39 - (Reply)

Con-ga-rats, Alex!
Hardly a surprise it'd happen, from my limited time with you here.

But does that mean I have to finish that bottle of port on my own?

I sincerely hope not!
:-)

#2.1.1 - Alex Gorbachev said:
2008-03-04 22:19 - (Reply)

QUOTE Noons:
But does that mean I have to finish that bottle of port on my own?


Oh. Is it still there?! If I'd be you, I would be long time gone. Now I have to figure out how to get down under for at least one evening.

#3 - Maxim 2008-03-04 21:40 - (Reply)

Regarding #4 i have a small suspiction - weren't they originally owned by John?

#4 - Kevin said:
2008-03-04 21:44 - (Reply)

Hmmm... Doug, you've scooped us all. I didn't see any email on the OakTable list about that...but, nonetheless, Alex is a most welcome addition!

#4.1 - Doug Burns said:
2008-03-05 05:56 - (Reply)

Yes, mmmm, well ... I've just sent a mail to the list.

In my defence

a) Marco mentioned it first, honest!
b) I'm not to be trusted

Even if I get thrown out for bad behaviour, Alex is a more than suitable replacement.

Honestly .... the trouble that Marco guy gets me into! ;-)

#4.1.1 - Marco Gralike said:
2008-03-05 23:15 - (Reply)

;-)


a) Doug mentioned it first, honest!
b) I'm not to be trusted

Honestly .... the trouble that Doug guy gets me into!

8-)

#4.1.1.1 - Doug Burns said:
2008-03-06 07:25 - (Reply)

Oohh, you are a master indeed! I have much to learn from you ;-)

#5 - Andy C said:
2008-03-04 22:31 - (Reply)

Seriously. Well done, Alex.

Your contribution to the Oracle community is much appreciated.

#6 - Marco Gralike said:
2008-03-05 00:37 - (Reply)

@Alex: Well done (on all 4 points) and more of course - Congrats!.

@Doug: Sorry, Doug I am learning the game (learn, adapt, conquer) - a 1 hour latency was build in before sending the message ;-)

@Maxim: You have no idea how fast you can run with those originals (ehh not), so a mile will be a loooooong way to go. And BTW, the "shoes" will have survived but you feet is another question...

#7 - joel garry said:
2008-03-05 01:18 - (Reply)

Way to go Alex!

#8 - Neil Campbell 2008-03-07 00:32 - (Reply)

Great news and well deserved!

Well done Alex


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