In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

<snip>

> In keeping with all of the recent discussion on calendars, I would today like
> to announce the creation of a new calendar. Just as Julius Ceasar adopted
> Sosignes' solar calendar in 45 BC and Pope Gregory adopted the Vatican
> Council's modified Julian calendar in 1582, I would like to announce today
> the advent of the Atmarian New World calendar. In this new calendar, today is
> May 56, 1997 -- and the month will stay May until we finally are able to
> release a satisfactory version of the terminal. Only then will the month
> change.

<snip>

I particularly like this calendar.  Having just finished a project some
9 days late, I think partial days should also be allowed.  That way I
finished my project on the 15.9th day of June.

The real problem I see with this calendar is running out of money before
you run out of month.

Bruce.

----------------------------------------------------------------------
   Bruce J. Senn                             Phone:  (518) 388-6664
   Senior System Manager                     FAX:    (518) 388-6458
   Union College                   Internet:  [log in to unmask]
   Schenectady, NY 12308
----------------------------------------------------------------------