Just noticed that today is the 23rd of Feb. 2-23-1970 is my NCSD (to all you non-Bell types, one's Net Credited Service Date is about as important as one's blood type).

So, exactly 47 years ago today I walked into #811 10th Avenue in New York and began getting paid for playing with telephones. What a scam! Getting money to enjoy my hobby!

After 30 years, I can honestly say that if the knees had held out and the government hadn't wrecked the System, I would still be working for Mother.

Congrats Arthur. Glad you're still in the business, at least here on Sundance to help us out.

Jim

One of Ma Bell's best great-grandchildren. Thanks for sticking it out, Arthur, because people who know and appreciate this business are few and far between.

Thank you for all the assistance and friendship over the years!

And we're becoming less and less respected as time goes by.

-Hal

I'll always respect you, Hal. Even in the morning...

Now THAT'S a hard thing to admit.

-Hal