I have 3 friends that actually listened; 2 of them are still holding strong. And yeah, J I am definitely extremely lucky to be in the position I am in... But again, getting rich wasn't the goal (albeit a happy accident). I was a supporter of the tech when the dollar side of it was just a pipe dream. Us chemists definitely made out and were lucky to see a real-world working use... (The kiddie pron guys though... they were the real early adopters.(If only I was a diddler!!)
I may not be as early as Jimbo... But I have the same collection of shirts, hats, buttons, and giveaways, and again, I don't regret those times, as we got to really be on the frontlines of an actual change in the world! I do for sure worry about Wrenchs, though, and have to look twice for them around every corner. And I have definitely taken a break spreading the "good word" (no one listens anyway)
Just need to get through September....
K