From: Pete Dashwood on
Sorry Charlie , I can't respond within the thread because there are too many
headers and the news server won't accept it.

>
> Programmers tend to be a critical bunch and are often hardest on
> themselves. Too critical. Too perfectionist. It helps with the work but
> can be hard on people.
>
> I am tyring to get more fit and trim. I had lost more than 50 lbs before
> we lost our baby but with all the stress I gained it all back. In the
> process I am getting some psychological help. When I described my
> successes and "failures" (actually opportunities to learn) the feedback I
> got is that I am usually too hard on myself and I should congratulate
> myself more on my successes. I suggest that you do the same. I don't see
> very many people (including myself, even though I have had lots of ideas
> along that line) making useful and free resources available. Nothing is
> ever perfect but you can be proud of what you have done.

Thank you, Charlie. Your kindness is noted and appreciated.

I AM proud of parts of it...:-) And even the bits I'm not proud of, were
part of a useful learning experience.

On the whole, I think it is acceptable, but I'm still happy to consider
criticisms.

Pete.
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"I used to write COBOL...now I can do anything."



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"I used to write COBOL...now I can do anything."