Johannes de Jong...

[Jim Yingst]

...has now passed the milestone of 2000 posts to JavaRanch. Good ones, too. My, how time flies. And it seems like only yesterday he joined us. Thanks, Johannes, for your tireless efforts helping others. It's an honor to have you with us on the Ranch. Congratulations!

[Ashik Uzzaman]

Johannes the gr8..... ....congrats John....
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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman (Fahim)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
--When you learn something, learn it by heart!

[Cindy Glass]

Oh no and he KNOWS what he is talking about
Congrats, Jo.

[shailesh sonavadekar]

way to go. Congrats.

[Johannes de Jong]

Thanks fot the kind words Jim. I personally think that the quality ie. depth of Java content , of my postings must and should improve. My next target as such then is not to reach 3000 but to improve the quality of help I provide.
And thanks all others
ps I hope you still see this "dig" Ashik. SA beat India today

[Jane Griscti]

Way to go Johannes

[Ashik Uzzaman]

Ya Jong, India was outplayed despite the two heroes' performance... ...but u r not going to be beaten by me on posts, whether in quality or in quantinty...
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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman (Fahim)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
--When you learn something, learn it by heart!

[Ajith Kallambella]

My my...way to go Johannes. Very impressive indeed

[Dave Vick]

Johannes
Very impressive - congrats. I wouldn't worry about the quality too much, I know youre post have helped me several time sin the past, so I'm sure your posts will continue to helps many people.
Besides, all work and no MD makes for a pretty boring day
Dave

[Johannes de Jong]

Well Dave I'm not in MD that often Most of my postings are for updating the Assignment Log & motivating the students doin the Cattle Drive
I actually swore never to post in MD anymore awhile ago, I was disgusted by a particular thread, Sep 11 however changed that.

[Mapraputa Is]

Johannes... I do not know what to say... 2000 posts!
We are lucky to have you here!
Congratulations!

[Rahul Mahindrakar]

Johannes ,
Congrats and Great Work.
Rahul

[Johannes de Jong]

Thanks all
Ashik, great "spinning" by India. Congrats. I've always said SA could not play against good spinners to safe their lives (and Warne will be in SA soon ). Do you watch the games live ?. I have to follow it on BBC's ceeFax They dont know what cricket is over here in the Netherlands.

[Pauline McNamara]

Hey JdJ, congrats! I think I'm one of many who would say that you're a great motivating force over at the Cattle Drive. THANKS.

[Frank Carver]

Well done Johannes. It's hard to get to 2000 posts of any quality, but yours are always worth reading.

[jason adam]

This really really hurts me but I have to say it ...
Congratulations JdJ !!!
Sound familiar?
Congrats JdJ, glad to have you around!
Jason

[Ashik Uzzaman]

Johanes, talking abt live? I have missed very few games played by sachin tendulkar(My hero)....so i watch his game upto 2/3 at night....
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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman (Fahim)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
--When you learn something, learn it by heart!

[Johannes de Jong]

Thanks all
I was about to post a reply to a thread in MD to get your attention Ashik. Looking forward to the next game
by the way , you guys could have at least tried to make Kenya look good. Gee poor buggers. SA at least let them score 229
[This message has been edited by Johannes de Jong (edited October 14, 2001).]

[David O'Meara]

Originally posted by Johannes de Jong:
Warne will be in SA soon ...
They dont know what cricket is over here in the Netherlands.

Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!
Didn't the Netherlands field a team to the World Cup in Oz a few years back?
Oh, and congratulations, and thanks for making us all look bad
Dave.

[Johannes de Jong]

Hey an Aussie in the MD team great . Not sure if the Netherlands had a team on Oz ? We only came to the Netherlands 7 years ago.

[David O'Meara]

re: the Netherlands, the impression I got was that they were essentially a club team that saved up the money, came over and somehow got included in the world cup. Maybe thats a lie, but they certainly got their assets kicked
and don't change the subject, we're here to congratulate you

[Johannes de Jong]

Hey any chance to talk cricket .
Your right they were down SA awhile ago. Could not beat any of the provincial teams down there.
When we just arrived in the Netherlands 7 years ago. The SA cricket team visited here. A nephew took us to see it. Guess what the Netherlands thrashed SA
[This message has been edited by Johannes de Jong (edited October 15, 2001).]

[David O'Meara]

Originally posted by Johannes de Jong:
When we just arrived in the Netherlands 7 years ago. The SA cricket team visited here. A nephew took us to see it. Guess what the Netherlands thrashed SA
[This message has been edited by Johannes de Jong (edited October 15, 2001).]

Wouldn't that have put them in the middle of the match-fixing saga?
Seriously though, I'm all for any country that wants to field a team. I was shocked to find out when I was working in San Fran that they are supposed to have 100+ teams in the Bay area. Apparently they are left over from British film starts that went to the USA to make movies.
With strength like that I'd like to see them at the next World Cup (but only if they haven't re-invented the game ). Personally I only think the World Cup is worth running if you have 5 or more teams in it, 3 just isn't the same. With almost a dozen world class countries out there, how can you call yourself the World Champions if you've only beaten two other teams?
(ending cricket rant here)

Dave

[This message has been edited by David O'Meara (edited October 15, 2001).]

[Johannes de Jong]

Wouldn't that have put them in the middle of the match-fixing saga?
It was after a tour to the UK. Hansie was tired and returmed to SA early and did not play so I dont think this game was fixed

[Manju Jain]

Wow Johannes You are really amazing. You have helped so many cattle drivers.
Big Congratulations,
jytsika

[Johannes de Jong]

Thanks jytsika

[Madhav Lakkapragada]

Congrats Jo.
- satya

[Ashik Uzzaman]

Another thing John, i m also interested about Kenya as they r our prime competetor.... ....i m from Bangladesh man...the 10th Test Playing country....

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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman (Fahim)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
--When you learn something, learn it by heart!

[Johannes de Jong]

Ashik try Cricket Info for all world wide cricket info. What do you think of Kenya's schock win over India

[Pauline McNamara]

And I always thought that a cricket was a noisy little creature that you never see but always hear.
Hey, JdJ, are you a, um, oh, nevermind.
(Just kidding, right!)
[This message has been edited by Pauline McNamara (edited October 22, 2001).]

[Johannes de Jong]

I'm noisy Pauline but far from little

[Pauline McNamara]

[Ashik Uzzaman]

John, i periodically visit crickinfo....and abt INDIA's defeat....
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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman (Fahim)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
--When you learn something, learn it by heart!

[Johannes de Jong]

To make you feel better , think how happy Kenya must have been win their win. I alway like it when the underdog win's because on average they have so little to be happy about

[Johannes de Jong]

To make you feel better , think how happy Kenya must have been win their win. I alway like it when the underdog win's because on average they have so little to be happy about