17 years later: Thank you FredGarvin and Artman

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The discussion reflects on past interactions within the Physics Forums community, particularly focusing on a hovercraft project and the influence of community members FredGarvin and Artman. It includes nostalgic recollections of mentorship, encouragement, and humorous anecdotes related to the project and quotes from the forum.

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Main Points Raised

  • A participant recalls their hovercraft project from 17 years ago, noting it worked better than expected and achieved lift, despite crashing into a teacher's car.
  • The same participant expresses gratitude towards FredGarvin and Artman for their support and mentorship during their earlier forum interactions.
  • Another participant reminisces about FredGarvin and Artman, expressing a desire to hear from them again.
  • A humorous remark is made about the previous members having "got a life" and stopped posting.
  • A quote attributed to Artman regarding a discussion on the nature of light is shared, highlighting the memorable contributions of forum members.
  • A light-hearted comment about the importance of safety tips in experimental advice is made in response to the hovercraft incident.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the positive impact of FredGarvin and Artman, but there is no consensus on the current status or whereabouts of these members, as well as differing tones regarding their absence from the forum.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes personal anecdotes and reflections that may lack detailed technical context regarding the hovercraft project, as well as assumptions about the nature of mentorship and community engagement.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums community, individuals interested in mentorship in STEM fields, and those reflecting on the impact of online communities on personal development.

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I just stumbled upon a post I made when I was a kid here (16 then, I'm 33 now). Rudely, seems I never followed up and I can no longer reply in that thread.

Wherever you are today @FredGarvin and @Artman, the hovercraft worked. In fact it worked better than expected and we immediately crashed it into a teacher's car in the parking lot. (Turns out thrust is kind of a huge deal with no friction.) We still got A's. Ours was the only one to achieve lift.

As an adult 17 years later, I still remember the way y'all were so interested in helping me, and all the encouragement. I like to think I'm now paying it forward to the people I mentor and teach.

Thanks and see y'all in another 17 years, granted this planet remains habitable.
 
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@slackwing - those were a couple of my favorite members, sadly they eventually got a life and quit posting. It would be great to hear back from them.
 
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Evo said:
sadly they eventually got a life and quit posting.

Ha!
 
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slackwing said:
I just stumbled upon a post I made when I was a kid here (16 then, I'm 33 now). Rudely, seems I never followed up and I can no longer reply in that thread.

Wherever you are today @FredGarvin and @Artman, the hovercraft worked. In fact it worked better than expected and we immediately crashed it into a teacher's car in the parking lot. (Turns out thrust is kind of a huge deal with no friction.) We still got A's. Ours was the only one to achieve lift.

As an adult 17 years later, I still remember the way y'all were so interested in helping me, and all the encouragement. I like to think I'm now paying it forward to the people I mentor and teach.

Thanks and see y'all in another 17 years, granted this planet remains habitable.

A quote from Artman that made my list of great quotes.

I want to sit with the rich dummies." Quote from my brother following a dinner discussion on the nature of light.
– Artman at PF.com
 
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Speaking of classic PF quotes

Nothing gets your toe to tapping more than an accordion. - Evo at PF.com
 
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slackwing said:
crashed it into a teacher's car
Memo: Always include safety tips with experimental advice.
 
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