RE: Al Barsa

["Paul Nelson" <nelsonp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A handout surfer, eh? We TLC's always have a special spot in our hearts for
you...   

:-))

Paul Nelson
Office 512-392-2577
Cell 708-670-6978
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-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Greg Wenzloff
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:55 AM
To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Al Barsa

I went to COMMON the first time in 1990 to learn all I could quickly
about the AS400.    There I attended Al's famous System Values class.
Since then I have gone to that session at least 3 more times and snuck
the handout from of the room probably several more times to always have
a current copy.  Once the session was the first one in the morning after
a very good Cuds session the night before.  Knowing that I needed to pay
attention to his fast paced presentation - I sat right in front of Al
with sun glasses on to ease the ache in my head.  I think he understood
as Al appreciated a good Cuds session.

We now have a new machine still in the box and I have Al's 199 page
handout right on my desk.  I am ready because Al taught me what I need
to know.

He will be missed.

Greg