Are Introductions Common on This Forum?

[Planeguy67]

Hi All,

I'm not sure if introductions are the norm on this forum (I didn't see any), but they are customary on some other forums that I frequent.

I graduated with a BS in Physics about 2 decades ago. I've spent ZERO days working as a physicist or researcher. Shortly after graduation, I entered the Navy and became a pilot, something I've been for over 20 years now.

However, I still miss that science geek that I have somehow repressed over the years and yearn to reestablish contact with the community. My interests (and wonders) generally surround cosmology, relativity, quantum mechanics, optics, and electronics.

I plan to lurk for a good long while before I post anything of substance, but I do look forward to many discussions and maybe even a legitimate contribution or two in the future.

Thanks for reading.

 

[phinds]

Welcome to the forum. Intro don't seem to happen here ... only forum I've been on where that's the case, but this is also by far the most populous forum I've been on, so probably the point is that intros would just take up pointless bandwidth. The forum is not really a social forum but it tends that way sometimes in the more casual topic areas.

Most threads are pretty business-like and in fact sometimes if the thread gets into a more personal level, the mods will admonish folks to stick to science.

 

[jtbell]

I'm not sure if introductions are the norm on this forum (I didn't see any), but they are customary on some other forums that I frequent.

It's not the norm, but when people do take the time to introduce themselves, we have a standard question for them: what's your favorite fish?

 

[Andre]

Hi All,

I'm not sure if introductions are the norm on this forum (I didn't see any), but they are customary on some other forums that I frequent.

I graduated with a BS in Physics about 2 decades ago. I've spent ZERO days working as a physicist or researcher. Shortly after graduation, I entered the Navy and became a pilot, something I've been for over 20 years now.

However, I still miss that science geek that I have somehow repressed over the years and yearn to reestablish contact with the community. My interests (and wonders) generally surround cosmology, relativity, quantum mechanics, optics, and electronics.

I plan to lurk for a good long while before I post anything of substance, but I do look forward to many discussions and maybe even a legitimate contribution or two in the future.

Thanks for reading.

Welcome planeguy. I'm a -retired- plane guy too, Royal Netherlands Air Force.

 

[Planeguy67]

... when people do take the time to introduce themselves, we have a standard question for them: what's your favorite fish?

To catch, photograph, or eat? ;-)

 

[jtbell]

Whichever you prefer. ;-)

 

[Danger]

Take my word for it, Planeguy... say "minnow" or "guppy". The reason will become apparent.
Welcome aboard.

 

[Planeguy67]

Well, since I haven't gone fishing or scuba diving (photographing fish) in a long time, I'll go with my favorite fish dish:

Tuna, served raw as in sushi (maguro) and sashimi or seared lightly. Dang... is it time for lunch yet? ;-)

 

[arildno]

Oh dear, he chose tuna...

 

[Andre]

oh no, wow, who feels capable to do the thing that needs to be done?

*casually studying fingernails while whistling*

 

[arildno]

*Intently studying andre's fingernails while he's whistling*

 

[FlexGunship]

<approaches quickly from the distance, something large in tow>

 

[FlexGunship]

<slaps PlaneGuy67 with a tuna>

[URL]http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs40/f/2009/055/f/6/Monty_Python_II__Fish_Slap_II__by_dwightyoakamfan.gif[/URL]

 

[FlexGunship]

Sorry, the suspense was killing me. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Planeguy67]

Good! Now, somebody slap me with some soy sauce and wasabi... quickly. ;-)

 

[arildno]

*Startled by Planeguy67's scream of pain as the tuna smacks into him, stops stdying andre's fingernails*

Welcome to the forum, you are now properly initiated at PF!

 

[arildno]

Good! Now, somebody slap me with some soy sauce and wasabi... quickly. ;-)

Special treatment??

That only comes into consideration at passing 10000 posts here at PF!

 

[FlexGunship]

Good! Now, somebody slap me with some soy sauce and wasabi... quickly. ;-)

I've got the wasabi, open your eyes as wide as you can...

 

[arildno]

i've got the wasabi, open your eyes as wide as you can...

newbie impertinence alert![/size]

 

[Ivan92]

Welcome to the forums Planeguy! Enjoy your stay! x)

 

[micromass]

Welcome to PF! I'm sure you'll enjoy it here!