CompuServe Messages

As GregP so eloquently<g> put, Greg, I'm down here in San Diego's North County, specifically the "charming" old Avacado/Grape town of Escondido, although I did move here from New England in 1991. Just had to get away from that awful weather and into a more progressive "climate" as well, considering I wanted to be a full-time 3D-type person-:) C'mon down to the SoCal 3DS user's group (third Sat. of the month…) and hang out with us (if you can) as I plan on attending the next meeting — I'm pretty sure we're gonna do a r3-intensive thing and it would be nice to meet you. You also can count on meeting forum luminaries such as Martin Foster and maybe even Greg Pyros if he can make it this month… Interesting comments on the Mac's EI…I especially liked the bit about it making poorly constructed models look good<g>. I'm always amazed at the way Apple and third-party developers over-price their products. IMHO, it's quite a slap-in-the-face to their loyal users. I *used* to be one, but when I saw the inexpensive power and versatility of the PC platform I just couldn't resist! The advent of 3DS was a huge help too, as I was saving for TOPAS at the time 3DSr1 was announced. An Autodesk fellow named Grant Blaha filled me in on what was about to happen and it's been a *very* nice thing ever since. I've NEVER seen software so thoughtfully concieved, developed, and maintained as GaryY and company have done, and I'm VERY thankful for their efforts. 'Certainly have helped me get start to bring my dreams to reality! Check your Email… -Alan