Dan,
Let me thank you for Smalltalk and Squeak. Your works are a source of inspiration to me. I learn from your code. I keep re-reading "Design Principles Behind Smalltalk", and watching your lectures on video. I enjoy reading every message you send to this list.
I want to program like you. I want to write like you. I want to think like you.
I first read about Smalltalk in 1984, in one of the very first computer magazines I read. It was like scientifiction. I only found it again ten years later at the university. By then, I had been programming for ten years, and I was completely shocked by Smalltalk. In 1997 I knew about Squeak, and I got my first job in Smalltalk. After that, I never took a job on anything else. Your impact in my life hasn't diminished a bit since then.
I would really love to meet you at Squeak's birthday. I'm sure lots of us would but can't. I hope I'll be able to meet you and to thank you personally.
Happy birthday, Squeak!
Cheers, Juan Vuletich
Dan Ingalls wrote:
Folks -
I just found out that there is a Fireworks extravaganza right in front of my house the evening of October 14 so we're moving the (let's be frank) party to that Saturday:
http://www.monte-foundation.com/images/MontePoster2006.jpgThe rest of the plan is the same -- come any time to the beach (see above link for beach activities that day), I'll start the grill at my house around 6, and the fireworks will be around 9-9:30.
Parking will be an issue. Try to car-pool and please let me know that you are coming (off list!) so I can instruct you about parking and provide roughly the right amount of food/drink.
- Dan