Happy Birthday gstercken

Great going, cilu.. :D You should've waved at your fans, at least. ;)

Nice pics guys :wave:

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Originally Posted by gstercken

I really like this one (it was taken the morning after the party when we left the hotel). Note the sign that the girls in the background are holding (it is hards to read due to limited camera resolution), but it reads: "We love Cilu!"

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I can presume, they are students at Computer Science University of Stuttgart.
And now, of course, new Codeguru members... :p

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Originally Posted by cherish

@gstercken: Wow. It really looks like all of you had a great time. :thumb: :)

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We did, indeed. Only missing on the guest list: Some CodeGuru member from the Middle of Nowhere... ;)

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Originally Posted by cherish

Btw, as what I have told both Sid and Cilu... those are really big wine glasses (referring to the first pic in this thread)... :D

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Yes, but something was wrong with them: They kept getting empty in very short time...

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Yes, but something was wrong with them: They kept getting empty in very short time...

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were they leakin ?? :eek: :D

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Originally Posted by MrBeans

Oh so lot many things happened that night and the next day after I left...

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Originally Posted by cilu

Oh, but you don't know what happened after I left Stuttgart.

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Well... I believe everybody is now curious to know what exactly happened... (Please post the source code, and don't forget to add code tags) ;)

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Originally Posted by cilu

Oh, but you don't know what happened after I left Stuttgart. ;) :D

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There was bad weather in Timisoara and have landed in Iasi? :D

Dear Mr. G:
One more year I'm late. Since now is not appropiate to wish you a happy birthday I only can wish you to have lot and lot of happy birthdays. And also that every body here can see them.

;)

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Originally Posted by Siddhartha

He however left very early (similar complaint with Marius) and we perhaps could have chatted a lot more.

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Yeah you could be right but I was in the impression that we were nearing the end of the party that night and the next thing would be going to bed. So I thought I was better for me to leave by the last U-bahn available ;)

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Originally Posted by Siddhartha

BTW, Ashwin is sporting an all new look that suits him.

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Thanks for that Sid, I feel great now :)

BTW I remember Guido sis taking some photos of me...but I dont see them here...
Guido if possible try and post them here.

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I really like this one (it was taken the morning after the party when we left the hotel). Note the sign that the girls in the background are holding (it is hards to read due to limited camera resolution), but it reads: "We love Cilu!"

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As you can see, I could hardly resist not to laught. I signed so many autographs that my hand hurt afterwards. ;)

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Only missing on the guest list: Some CodeGuru member from the Middle of Nowhere... ;)

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True, true. ;)

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Yes, but something was wrong with them: They kept getting empty in very short time...

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Maybe because they're called chandelier glasses?? :D ;)

Happy Birthday!!!

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Originally Posted by cherish

Maybe because they're called chandelier glasses?? :D ;)

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Almost... The real problem have been the circular openings on the upper surface of the glasses, allowing the liquid to escape when the former were inclined... And all of us have been so much inclined to let this happen during the evening.

Here's another picture of Marius and Sid, preparing to demonstrate the technique:

Finally, here's a last one (for the moment) showing Sid and me at the Markthalle (the Stuttgart covered market), taken on Saturday morning:

@Ashwin: So far, my sister sent me only a few pictures via e-mail, the rest will be following on a CD through snail mail. But anyway, her photos got somewhat dark since her flashlight was malfunctioning - Sid's pictures are much better. (BTW, we're still curious to know what happened to you the next day?) ;)

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Here's another picture of Marius and Sid, preparing to demonstrate the technique:

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Hmmm, from the looks of the photo... they're already quite adept in using that technique. ;) :D

I noticed though, that they were holding smaller glasses compared with the ones they're holding here. I guess, I am just amazed that glasses of that size are actually used for drinking wine (referring to the linked pic). :o :D

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Finally, here's a last one (for the moment) showing Sid me at the Markthalle (the Stuttgart covered market), taken on Saturday morning:

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Nice. :thumb: I finally see a photo of you looking at the camera. :D ;)

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Originally Posted by cherish

Hmmm, from the looks of the photo... they're already quite adept in using that technique. ;) :D

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Yes, I can absolutely confirm that... ;)

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Originally Posted by cherish

I noticed though, that they were holding smaller glasses compared with the ones they're holding here. I guess, I am just amazed that glasses of that size are actually used for drinking wine (referring to the linked pic). :o :D

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Depends on the type of wine. The one Marius is holding on the first picture (which must actually have been taken later) is used for more bold and assertive wines, like Amarone della Valpolicella (in this case).

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Depends on the type of wine. The one Marius is holding on the first picture (which must actually have been taken later) is used for more bold and assertive wines, like Amarone della Valpolicella (in this case).

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I just have to ask: why are bigger glasses used for bold and assertive wines?

// Sorry for going off-topic.

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I just have to ask: why are bigger glasses used for bold and assertive wines?

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They allow the heavier aromas of those more robust red wines to circulate better, and, at the same time, enable the wine to breathe (get some oxygen). Actually, there's a whole science (and a lot of exaggerated hype going on) about the correct form of wine glasses.

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Originally Posted by cherish

// Sorry for going off-topic.

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Well, for the moment, you're pretty well on-topic... :)

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Originally Posted by gstercken

They allow the heavier aromas of those more robust red wines to circulate better, and, at the same time, enable the wine to breathe (get some oxygen). Actually, there's a whole science (and a lot of exaggerated hype going on) about the correct form of wine glasses.

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Interesting. I've always wondered why there are different kinds of wine glasses, of different shapes and sizes. :D

So, is it really necessary to let the wine breathe before drinking it? Why?
EDIT: I guess Wiki again answers (in part) my question... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_glass


// I thought, since this is a b-day thread and not a wine thread... my question(s) is/are off-topic. :D

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So, is it really necessary to let the wine breathe before drinking it?

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Not generally, but the more old and important a (red) wine is, the more it usually gains from "breathing" before drinking it. The bouquet and the aromatic complexity start developing under the influence of oxygen. It's much the same as with a perfume, which unfolds most its fragrance not when you inhale it from the opened bottle, but only when you spread it on your skin.

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Originally Posted by cherish

EDIT: I guess Wiki again answers (in part) my question... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_glass

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Yes, that article pretty much sums it up... ;)

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// I thought, since this is a b-day thread and not a wine thread... my question(s) is/are off-topic. :D

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Birthday and wine... A topical continuum... :D

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Not generally, but the more old and important a (red) wine is, the more it usually gains from "breathing" before drinking it. The bouquet and the aromatic complexity start developing under the influence of oxygen. It's much the same as with a perfume, which unfolds most its fragrance not when you inhale it from the opened bottle, but only when you spread it on your skin.

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Put that way, I understand clearly now. :) Nice analogy. :thumb:

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Originally Posted by gstercken

It's much the same as with a perfume, which unfolds most its fragrance not when you inhale it from the opened bottle, but only when you spread it on your skin.

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And just to avoid possible misunderstandings: No, we didn't spread the wine on our skins that night. ;)

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Originally Posted by gstercken

And just to avoid possible misunderstandings: No, we didn't spread the wine on our skins that night. ;)

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http://forums.codeguru.com/ I never thought of it that way... but it's good you clarified. ;) :D :D

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Originally Posted by cherish

So, is it really necessary to let the wine breathe before drinking it? Why?
EDIT: I guess Wiki again answers (in part) my question... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_glass

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wow, very interesting so drinking a wine in an ordinary glass/tumbler can destroy its taste?

you three seems to be enjoying yourselves :thumb: nice pics guys

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Originally Posted by Siddhartha

PS: Here's a good-looking, proud dad showing a gift from his children off...

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I see Balzac and Mann (Der Zauberberg?) in the background. Unusual reading habits for a techie.

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And just to avoid possible misunderstandings: No, we didn't spread the wine on our skins that night. ;)

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ROTFL!!!

That's how I thought Red Indians got their name... No?! :D

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Originally Posted by Sahir

I see Balzac and Mann (Der Zauberberg?) in the background.

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Wow, you seem to have good eyes, Sahir...

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Unusual reading habits for a techie.

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Well, nobody is exclusively a techie, right? Thomas Mann has always been one of my favourite authors.
But now I'm glad that the picture hasn't been taken in front of the tech library in my home office instead... ;)

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That's how I thought Red Indians got their name... No?!

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:D :D Exactly! But what about Red Romanians then? Never heard about them...

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But what about Red Romanians then? Never heard about them...

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This breed was recently discovered in Stuttgart... :D

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Wow, you seem to have good eyes, Sahir...
Well, nobody is exclusively a techie, right? Thomas Mann has always been one of my favourite authors.
But now I'm glad that the picture hasn't been taken in front of the tech library in my home office instead... ;)

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Yes, I only read The Buddenbrooks, but it's one of the best book I read.

So, how is tech library looking like?

man I am late....sorry for that..

Belated Happy birthday !...

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Wow, you seem to have good eyes, Sahir...
Well, nobody is exclusively a techie, right? Thomas Mann has always been one of my favourite authors.

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My compliments on your excellent taste. :thumb:

I just wanted to be the 777'th viewer of this thread. Does that warrant a congratulatory thread?

Let's just take care of all this right here...

Congratulations to everyone with more than 0 posts on reaching however many posts you now have.

Also... Happy Birthday to everyone having a birthday this year.

You know 'g', shoud we ever get together for a brew...if you ever wear anything above jeans and t-shirt, I will surely punch you in your a_s_s nipples :D

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You know 'g', shoud we ever get together for a brew...if you ever wear anything above jeans and t-shirt, I will surely punch you in your a_s_s nipples :D

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Rest assured, my dear Sir 'M', that should you wear anything below a dinner jacket on that occasion, you well certainly earn more than one indignant look from me... :D

gstercken, *golf clap*.

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Originally Posted by YourSurrogateGod

gstercken, *golf clap*.

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Thanks, ladies... ;)

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Originally Posted by gstercken

Thanks, ladies... ;)

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Yo, I"m a dude.

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Thanks, ladies... ;)

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:D :D

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Yo, I"m a dude.

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OOPs, sorry... Must have been gender bender at work then... ;)

happy bitrthday G-man. Hope things are going well for you.

Happy Birthday!

Looks like this thread got infected with TWESIS too... :D

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Originally Posted by Siddhartha

Looks like this thread got infected with TWESIS too... :D

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That seems to be typical for birthday threads... Interestingly, the Urban Dictionary entry for TWESIS also uses a birthday thread as an example... Amazing, isn't it? :D

Interesting...

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by Sid! Germany Nov 15, 2005 email it

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Originally Posted by gstercken

That seems to be typical for birthday threads... Interestingly, the Urban Dictionary entry for TWESIS also uses a birthday thread as an example... Amazing, isn't it? :D

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Well Guido, this thread has heither TWESIS nor H5N1.
It takes longer just because many people love you... :D ;)

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Interesting...

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Originally Posted by urban dictionary

by Sid! Germany Nov 15, 2005 email it

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That was Sid! and not Sid. :p

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Originally Posted by ovidiucucu

Well Guido, this thread has heither TWESIS nor H5N1.
It takes longer just because many people love you... :D ;)

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Viruses that infect birthday threads are a direct result of people being loved by others... :D ;)

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Originally Posted by Ovidiu

That was Sid! and not Sid. :p

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Yes, and... ?

Ciao,
Sid! :p

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Originally Posted by Siddhartha

Yes, and... ?

Ciao,
Sid! :p

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Aha, so you are.... You can have some copyright trouble with Brad! :p

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Originally Posted by ovidiucucu

Aha, so you are.... You can have some copyright trouble with Brad! :p

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It will be a hotly contested match as both of us have been using my trademark '!' long before we came into dialogue with one another. :D :D