Oldbies and why "United"?

[Simon Branford]

Amy:
> Cindy:
> > Heh.  It's funny how it seems that others have been around a lot 
> > longer than you, even when they haven't.  For instance, it feels 
> > to me like David and Amy Z have been around since the flood, but 
> > I think they only have a few months on me.  
> 
> Exactly.  When referred to as an oldbie, I have a tendency to look 
> around in surprise, see Rita behind me, and think, "oh, they must 
> be talking about *her*."  

I usually think of Paul, Jen (P) and Penny when the term oldbies is 
used. Like Amy I tend to look at others if anyone refers to me as an 
oldbie.


> It works the other way too.  I think of David (subscribed, what, 
> April '01?) as a young'un, because I'd been around for 4 months at 
> that point <snip>

I often refer to Heidi as a newbie. I signed up in April/May 2000 and 
Heidi a couple of months later (just before the release of GoF). Even 
so I can remember her first posting to the list.



Rita:
> Why are association football (soccer) teams (clubs) named so-and-so 
> United?

I have no idea. Not the most useful answer I have ever given!


Simon
(who is wandering through for the party)