10 Years an Edugeek

[StevieM]

Today marks the 10th anniversary since I joined Edugeek.

 

In that time, I've received so much support and advice - and not just of the technical kind. I've learned how to do things I had no idea about. I've been pulled out of holes and my bacon has been saved so many times by those whose knowledge and expertise is way beyond anything I could ever hope to achieve.

 

I've met so many great people - some virtually, some in person - whom I now think of as friends. I've laughed; I've cried... but mostly laughed! One thing is for sure - I've had so much more out of Edugeek than I have put in.

 

So I just want to say 'Thank you' to you all just for being there, with special thanks reserved for those who work so hard behind the scenes to make Edugeek the amazing, indespensable resource that it is. (I'm talking about you, mods and gods!)

 

Edited April 26, 2023 by StevieM

[LeMarchand]

Congratulations! Where's the cake?

[StevieM]

There you go!

[Dos_Box]

10 Years!!! You've had it easy

Congrats on your join date anniversary, and to mirror @LeMarchand, wheres the cake?

[jthompson]

I think I'm still below 50% equity when it comes to years spent lurking vs years spent contributing posts.

[elsiegee40]

Congratulations. I just looked up when I joined… it was loooong ago

[Andrew_C]

I've just checked - I can start buying Edubeer in September!!

[hardtailstar]

Just checked and I've just turned 11!

 

Joint birthday party @StevieM ?

[StevieM]

Just checked and I've just turned 11!

 

Joint birthday party @StevieM ?

Sounds good to me!

@Andrew_C could always try his luck at the EduOff-licence a few months early.

[elsiegee40]

Sounds good to me!

@Andrew_C could always try his luck at the EduOff-licence a few months early.

 

As this mod is the equivalent of a Year 11, I may be ‘persuaded’ to turn a blind eye on this occasion. Just keep your voice down!

[Norphy]

I've just checked - I can start buying Edubeer in September!!

 

I'm six months behind you.

 

@Dos_Box, 20 years of Edugeek isn't far away. Are you planning a blowout?

[jthompson]

I'm six months behind you.

 

@Dos_Box, 20 years of Edugeek isn't far away. Are you planning a blowout?

 

Maybe wait until 25 years and proclaim a Silver Jubilee Edubilee?

[Dos_Box]

I'm six months behind you.

 

@Dos_Box, 20 years of Edugeek isn't far away. Are you planning a blowout?

 

Well, EduGeek is legally able to vote in June, so by the time its 20 I expect it to have left the house, or at least be paying rent!

[smurfomatic]

Just passed 12 years, so just finishing my first year at big school. A great community and so much help, even since I left working in education

[kevin_lane]

Wow I feel old 17th year for me, and everyday is school day and learning something new !

 

EduGeek is a good place, and keeps my sanity in check!

[GrumbleDook]

I've just checked mine ... Whaaaaaaaaaattttttt?

Seriously? I can still remember being pointed here by @russdev when things suddenly went quiet on the RM forums and on the UK.Education.Schools-IT newsgroup (yes ... UseNet ... remember that?)

I can vote from July and whilst considered as an adult at that point ... that will never mean that I will stop coming in to play about and have fun, as well as the more serious side of things.

So happy birthday @StevieM and to all others who are celebrating *anything*

[john]

Its been a brilliant 17, not far off 18 years on EduGeek! Like many its saved my bacon, brought me 2nd hand printers from @Ric_ in his Edu job back near Blackpool, got me an EduJob and several interviews, introduced suppliers to me who have become lifelong friends and I have continued to work with them in my Edu and corporate jobs as we all know how important a good strong supportive reliable vendor. It truly is a great asset to the IT world and I'd not be where I am today without it and wouldn't have made some great friendships along the way. Who wouldn't want to spend your working day working with @Ric_ and @Domino which I did for over 5 years, we added @Little-Miss to our extended family (she didn't come work with us but joined us in the pub often) and then we all grew up / got old? and moved onto new challenges but never forgot here and the pleasure it brings and what it means to give back to the Edu community.

 

A highlight for me is BETT and I take a week off work (although my phone never goes quiet in my job) to just come and do that and give back and continue to support the community that everyone has worked to build from @Dos_Box's original early ideas. Get that box (or man) an OBE for this!