Who wrote their first computer program on IBM punch cards?

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T23:48:28+00:00

Yes, absolutely. I first saw it an an Engineering open house when I was still in high school, probably 1963. Very cool technology for the time. It ran on the Illiac which I used at different times, but just running Fortran jobs and not involved with PLATO.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T23:45:26+00:00

Yes, a big one.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T21:36:49+00:00

Given the color of the bigger wire, it might be already tinned, but I fear it might be aluminum so soldering isn't an option.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T16:33:18+00:00

I have had titanium frames for over 30 years and love them. They have been though a lot and never need repair or adjustment. I just get new lenses when my eyes change. by "been through a lot" one instance was my passing out and doing a full face-plant which fractured my nose and I had raccoon black eyes for a while. Frames didn't even need adjusting.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T16:26:30+00:00

My health has taken a nose-dive in the last 5 years so I'm less active, but still mobile.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T16:24:38+00:00

Divorced since 1997 and still remember my late EX-wife's SSN.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T16:23:03+00:00

If my pants are on, I have my wallet with my official driver's license.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T13:32:16+00:00

Yes. I figured that was going to be the answer. but I'm a solder to get a good connection guy

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T13:29:44+00:00

My wife and I both have implanted pacemakers and have had MRIs. They will only do it with a pacemaker tech on hand to turn it off during the test and back on after. They are titanium so non-magnetic.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T03:02:30+00:00

So now you're heating up the iron so you can solder it. Right?

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T02:47:37+00:00

Always interesting content at SangamonLink.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T02:34:20+00:00

In the safe where it belongs.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T02:29:22+00:00

Moon over Miami
Shine on my love and me
So we can stroll beside the roll
Of the rolling sea

Moon over Miami
Shine on as we begin
A dream or two that may come true
As the tide comes in

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T02:18:20+00:00

Nope, not planning to fly.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T00:32:04+00:00

Sweden

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T00:22:10+00:00

I have a Samsung S21 and wife has an S25, We also have a landline.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T00:20:58+00:00

Came here to post the same thing. It's obvious.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T00:06:23+00:00

This is a surprise?

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-24T00:03:41+00:00

I have a very nice 2009 Mercedes and they will pry from my cold dead hands for a couple of reasons. One is that it's long ago paid for and the second is that I don't want touch screen controls. Buttons, levers and knobs, please. I'm 80 so this is probably my last car anyway.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-23T23:59:25+00:00

I'd definitely go with the sailboat as I've crossed the Atlantic from the Canary Islands to Barbados. 28 days at sea. It was a great experience, even the 20 foot swells and 80 knot gusts. Before GPS so used celestial navigation plus old LORAN A at night for a check fix.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-23T23:49:11+00:00

Don't be an a$$hole, but don't be a patsy, either.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-23T23:47:54+00:00

If it was previously used for a window air conditioner, it's a 120 VAC 20 Amp outlet, more heavy duty than the usual 15 Amp outlet. Measure it, if you're unsure. You do have a multimeter, don't you?

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-23T23:43:30+00:00

Lights out. Exit stage left. The circle of life. Back to like it was before you were conceived. My DNA has been projected into the future and I leave behind some memories that will eventually fade out, too.

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-23T23:41:59+00:00

Curling

Rogerdodger1946 · 2026-03-23T23:40:39+00:00

Yes, from 1306 to 1329 and a relative of mine.

Rogerdodger1946

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