Elbonian Introduction

I guess that I'm an antique myself. I'm a retired computer and telecommunications engineer. I wrote my first computer program circa 1962, and fell in love with computer technology. I served in the Navy from 1966-1974 (Vietnam era veteran). The Navy trained me in both computer hardware and software, so after the Navy, I worked in high security computer systems development. In 1978, I invented the first blade computer (although we didn't call it that). Unfortunately, I didn't think to patent the idea, but I had a secure job in that industry for about 15 years. Then, I moved back into Internet and Telecommunications, both of which I had worked on in the Navy. I finished my career as a central office equipment engineer for cell phone companies.

I come from a family of pack rats. Neither of my grandmothers threw anything away if they perceived that it would ever have value. My mother died, and then my father, and my sister and I split up what they left. I let my sister have first dibs on anything I had not already claimed. Then, I took everything that was left. I have a few things of value, like old silver and cut glass. Maybe even the 1920-ish dresser that I still use (it belonged to my grandfather, and is fairly unique because it has a board on the right side with a lock set into it so the whole thing can be locked up). I will probably look to donate my grandparents' pre-WW II record collection to a museum. But I would probably not look to sell any of it. The items I have were all special to my grandparents or parents and retain substantial sentimental value. Or else, they are worthless junk that I ought to throw away. Something along those lines. You can look to buy them after I'm gone.

Nonetheless, I occasionally find something interesting to talk about, such as an old mug from NAVCOSSACT, where I worked from 1969-1973. If you have any questions about ancient computer stuff, I'm your guy, so hit me up.....

 

Welcome to the forum, Elbonian.

 

You're very welcome here, Elbonian!

Debora

 

Welcome

 

Welcome on board, Elbonian!

 

Greetings, Elbonian!

 

Well maybe not ancient computer stuff.
Sometimes we have computer problems we don't know how to solve and come here to ask if anyone can help us figure it out. Now we have an expert

Welcome to our board.
Hope you enjoy it here.

 

Howdy @Elbonian

 

Greetings! I used some stone age computer tech, but was never one of the makers. We can use a tech head in here.

 

Are we talking Dilbert here? If so, I love you already.

 

But of course!
https://dilbert.com/search_results?terms=Elbonians

 

OMG, I'd still be on that link reading and laughing if I didn't have to get moving!!!!! HI and WELCOME TO ANTIQUERS, @Elbonian!! I do believe you just fell into a sort of "hoard of packrats".... as that's what many antique lovers ARE!!! But NOT, to worry, we're a FUN-loving PACK!!!! AND NOT guessing how many, but there're a bunch of us that are in the "antique" category as well, so feel right at home!!! Just means there's that much more 'expertise' on board!!! And start posting your "stuff" whenever ready!!!

 

Welcome, and thanks for your service!

 

Thank you for your Service................& welcome

 

Welcome to the forums!

 

Great link.

 

Hi Elbonian!

Welcome to Antiquers..........

I join the others to thank you for your service.

 

I also wish to thank you for your service....my DH is also of that era!