« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 [All] |   Go Down

Author Topic: An Introduction  (Read 6237 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Jason Hickey

  • Guest
An Introduction
« on: August 25, 2006, 11:30:26 AM »
Anyone who knows me already knows my MO - I tend to sneak in while no one is looking and eventually jump into the water with both feet and try not to make too big of a splash.... :-D

Anyway, I got a message just after I signed up this morning asking me to tell people a little 'bout me.   I hope I can be helpful to some, but mostly hope to learn, too.

My name (as if you can't figure that out over there...) is Jason Hickey.    I am a Civil Applications Engineer for ALACAD (http://www.alacad.com), and was the author is Beneath The Lines (http://beneaththelines.blogspot.com) before I became a contributor to Civil3D.com, where I co-author with such rockstars as James Wedding, Nick Zeeben, and Dana Probert.   I teach, support, and implement Civil 3D, which is where my heart is at right now.   

Anyway, that's it for me.    On a personal level, I have a wife and kid, 3 dogs, and a VW Jetta.    Oh, and when I'm not a software geek, I'm a Firefighter/EMT (what a hobby....)

Michael, did I miss anything?   8-)
Logged

nivuahc

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2006, 11:31:36 AM »
Welcome to TheSwamp Jason, from what I understand about you, it's an honor to have you here. :)
Logged

MP

  • Seagull
  • Posts: 17750
  • Have thousands of dwgs to process? Contact me.
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2006, 11:39:55 AM »
Well done Jason. You unwittingly stumbled upon the unofficial swamp mantra --

"I hope I can be helpful to some, but mostly hope to learn, too".

Which in its slightly more complete form is something like --

"I enjoy helping folks, sharing resources, learning, a good laugh and the company of good friends".

:)
Logged
Engineering Technologist • CAD Automation Practitioner
Automation ▸ Design ▸ Drafting ▸ Document Control ▸ Client
cadanalyst@gmail.com • http://cadanalyst.slack.com • http://linkedin.com/in/cadanalyst

Maverick®

  • Seagull
  • Posts: 14778
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2006, 11:53:38 AM »
Quote from: Jason Hickey on August 25, 2006, 11:30:26 AM
VW Jetta.   

Michael, did I miss anything?   8-)

What color?    :-D

Just kidding.  Welcome!
Logged

Dinosaur

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2006, 12:13:06 PM »
Well we have certainly seen an increase in the Civil 3D Knowledge Base at TheSwamp over the last few days!  Now all we need are some more people actually trying to work with it on a regular basis and this place could get real busy fielding all of the questions.  Welcome Jason, I know Dana and Nick are also members although they have made very little noise as yet (and they my take that as a string hint).  I am looking forward to having you all share your perspectives in working with Civil 3D.
Logged

Greg B

  • Seagull
  • Posts: 12417
  • Tell me a Joke!
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2006, 12:34:26 PM »
Ah carp....you sound like a nice guy...

Sorry about my post in the other thread.
Logged

M-dub

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2006, 01:29:05 PM »
Hi Jason,

   Sounds like you'll fit right in here!  :-D  Welcome aboard!
Logged

MP

  • Seagull
  • Posts: 17750
  • Have thousands of dwgs to process? Contact me.
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2006, 01:37:07 PM »
All ya have to remember we're one big dysFUNctional family, some more than others.

 :-D
Logged
Engineering Technologist • CAD Automation Practitioner
Automation ▸ Design ▸ Drafting ▸ Document Control ▸ Client
cadanalyst@gmail.com • http://cadanalyst.slack.com • http://linkedin.com/in/cadanalyst

nivuahc

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2006, 01:46:36 PM »
Quote
TheSwamp
Putting defun back in dysfunctional
Logged

Birdy

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2006, 02:39:22 PM »
Welcom Jason.
A Civil3D guru fits the bill nicely.
Logged

Mark

  • Custom Title
  • Seagull
  • Posts: 28762
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2006, 04:07:04 PM »
Welcome to theswamp Jason!
Logged
TheSwamp.org  (serving the CAD community since 2003)

Dent Cermak

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2006, 11:26:38 PM »
ALACAD?!! You know a gut by the name of Dan Woodard? Or was he gone before you got there?
Logged

Jason Hickey

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2006, 03:45:04 PM »
Never knew the name.   He must've been before my time.
Logged

jpostlewait

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2006, 08:33:59 PM »
My post count now exceeds yours Jason.
Of course my content is just drivel and you tend to answer real questions, but what the heck.
 :laugh:

John P.
Logged

nzeeben

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2006, 08:01:01 PM »
Quote from: DinØsaur on August 25, 2006, 12:13:06 PM
Well we have certainly seen an increase in the Civil 3D Knowledge Base at TheSwamp over the last few days!  Now all we need are some more people actually trying to work with it on a regular basis and this place could get real busy fielding all of the questions.  Welcome Jason, I know Dana and Nick are also members although they have made very little noise as yet (and they my take that as a string hint).  I am looking forward to having you all share your perspectives in working with Civil 3D.

I am around, actually back might be a better word.  I was trolling awhile back, but this place had slipped my memory till this afternoon, even though I think I sent James over here myself one nite on IM.  And we can blame him for the rest of the party crashers.  Can I get this fed into my news reader?  If not I will have to go hunting for some rss options I like better.
Tons of fun and more to come.
Nick
Logged

dbreigprobert

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2006, 09:00:14 PM »
Quote from: DinØsaur on August 25, 2006, 12:13:06 PM
Welcome Jason, I know Dana and Nick are also members although they have made very little noise as yet (and they my take that as a string hint).  I am looking forward to having you all share your perspectives in working with Civil 3D.

Ah darn it.  Ok.  I'm here.  Let me introduce myself.  I'm Dana. I like labradors, thunderstorms, Nicky Z's mad VBA skillz and tight topology.

I can't promise to post a lot, but you know where to find me.  www.civil3d.com
Logged

jpostlewait

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2006, 09:14:33 PM »
Quote from: dbreigprobert on September 01, 2006, 09:00:14 PM
Quote from: DinØsaur on August 25, 2006, 12:13:06 PM
Welcome Jason, I know Dana and Nick are also members although they have made very little noise as yet (and they my take that as a string hint).  I am looking forward to having you all share your perspectives in working with Civil 3D.

Ah darn it.  Ok.  I'm here.  Let me introduce myself.  I'm Dana. I like labradors, thunderstorms, Nicky Z's mad VBA skillz and tight topology.

I can't promise to post a lot, but you know where to find me.  www.civil3d.com

Dana You can't post a lot?

I introduced you to a maybe diva and you can't post a lot?

As I said about Nick, if Dana answers your question it works.

This place may be a fun place to play as NH may not see this.
At least for a while.

And I can't believe she didn't pimp her blog.

Good + fun.

Civil3drocks.blogspot.com

A great Lady.
At least in a canoe. :lol:
Logged

Birdy

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2006, 09:34:43 PM »
Welcome to all of you.
Boy, Dino's gonna be happy :) with all the C3D gurus.
See you at AU
Logged

Dinosaur

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2006, 11:58:31 PM »
Quote from: dbreigprobert on September 01, 2006, 09:00:14 PM
I can't promise to post a lot, but you know where to find me.  www.civil3d.com
Oh yeah?  Just post a question about parcels or drawing topology and see how little she posts.  I don't know of anyone with a better handle on how the drawing's topology affects Civil 3D.  Her own blog Civil3dROCKS dot blogspot dot com does just that and is full of fun as well as very sound Civil3D information and advice.  Welcome to TheSwamp Dana, and if you like Nicks VBA programming, don't restrict your browsing to just LandLubber.  There are some of the best CAD programmers to be found anywhere lurking in TheSwamp.
And now I see that Nick got in on the previous page.  I do believe the entire entourage as currently composed has assembled!  I was quite excited many weeks back when I noticed that Nick was testing the Swamp waters and hoped that he may attract some more interest in TheSwamp among Civil3D and Land Desktop community.  It took longer than I had hoped but my lord, the amount of knowledge in making those programs work represented here is astounding.  Welcome to you all.
« Last Edit: September 02, 2006, 01:46:02 AM by DinØsaur »
Logged

MP

  • Seagull
  • Posts: 17750
  • Have thousands of dwgs to process? Contact me.
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2006, 07:57:41 AM »
Wow, lots of new folks coming aboard the good ship, woot!!

Welcome to John P, Nick, Dana, MMccall ... did I miss anyone? Is CIVIL taking over the world? lol.

A round of your favorite beverages on da house!!

Since some folks have disclosed their real name I'll ante up --

Michael Puckett
CADD Janitor/Drudge
LISP/VB/Whatever

:)
Logged
Engineering Technologist • CAD Automation Practitioner
Automation ▸ Design ▸ Drafting ▸ Document Control ▸ Client
cadanalyst@gmail.com • http://cadanalyst.slack.com • http://linkedin.com/in/cadanalyst

Cannon

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2006, 12:12:12 PM »
So, who's going to go crash the AUGI boards now.... :evil:

To be honest, I was just bored there. Never understood why AUGI would compete with the official groups. Seems redundant and a poor way of diluting the knowledge pool.
Logged

Dinosaur

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2006, 01:08:39 PM »
I haven't visited augi on any regular basis for over 18 months - about the time I was told my posting was "not productive" and therefore not worthy of the storage space it used on their fine system.  That suited me just fine because there was precious little civil stuff being posted (productive or otherwise) after an earlier very messy and poorly handled episode.  There is a bit more activity in evidence lately when I do sneak in, but still a lot more questions than answers after the REAL answer man was banned.
Logged

PHX cadie

  • Water Moccasin
  • Posts: 1902
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #22 on: September 02, 2006, 01:27:26 PM »
I can't saw I can contribute anything intelligent on the Civil3D side, but I think I do prefer the Civil side. I did get a big kick out of your site.
Quote:
"Your Graphics Card should cost at least as much as your first car."

 :lmao:  :lmao:

Welcome!
Logged
Acad 2013 and XM
Back when High Tech meant you had an adjustable triangle

Jason Hickey

  • Guest
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2006, 07:40:05 PM »
Nick can't blame James for me coming over - I saw the referring stats from this page to www.civil3d.com and decided to come over and check it out.

I'm just amazed that people think I'm a guru  ;-)
Logged

jonesy

  • SuperMod
  • Seagull
  • Posts: 15568
Re: An Introduction
« Reply #24 on: September 03, 2006, 04:51:17 AM »
belated Welcome to TheSwamp Jason, Dana and Nick.

Hope you enjoy your time wallowing in theswamp

Tracey
Logged
Thanks for explaining the word "many" to me, it means a lot.
Pages: 1 2 [All] |   Go Up
« previous next »