DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 But, I just passed my test for my Technician Class ham radio license. So now, I've got a lot to learn, and figure out where to get the money for a radio. Oh, my oldest daughter passed her exam also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I am sorry to hear this Doc. I hope you and yours are doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, DocWard said: figure out where to get the money for a radio. You could sell some guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Doc, I hope you meant that your daughter "passed" her technician's exam as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Down the rabbit hole you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 51 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: You could sell some guns! bite your tongue ! ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Doc, I hope you meant that your daughter "passed" her technician's exam as well. Indeed I did. I don't think I would be so chipper otherwise. I clarified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: You could sell some guns! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ...BREATHE... HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, Seriously, I need to save up some money. Maybe collect some scrap metal, sell some plasma, a kidney... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 35 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Down the rabbit hole you go! I hope not so much, but one never knows. The reason I did it was because I've wanted to do so for a very long time, decades, really. There was an earthquake in El Salvador when I was in my teens (I think). My brother-in-law is a native El Salvadoran, naturalized as a U.S. Citizen. We had a family friend that was a ham operator, and we went over to his place and after some time, he was able to get some news about my brother-in-law's mother, and that she was OK. We were there for hours, but as I recall, he found out something the next day. It stuck with me. Now, I'm too old to be running around and all that, but this allows me another way to possibly be of assistance in an emergency. I think with a mobile unit I can accomplish that, and also take it on camping trips and the like with me. I don't have a need to get my General or Amateur Extra license and spend thousands of dollars on equipment and antennas and all that. My daughter on the other hand... I will admit it would be cool to contact the ISS, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: You could sell some guns! NNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, DocWard said: , a kidney... From someone else, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Got my general license (took both exams the same day) and have been waiting to get the money together too. With Illinois going full on gun control and ending my FFL - I opted to get the guns for SASS first. So now back to getting radios, antenna's, etc..... Unfortunately have my heart set on an ICOM 7610, so yeah still saving up. Then there's that whole astronomy thing like a Celestron 11 inch computerized scope and of course a camera for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Could be worse! You could get into model railroading! Congratulations to you and your daughter. Stay well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Trailrider #896 said: Could be worse! You could get into model railroading! Congratulations to you and your daughter. Stay well! Boy that’s a rabbit hole with no end!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Raylan said: Got my general license (took both exams the same day) and have been waiting to get the money together too. With Illinois going full on gun control and ending my FFL - I opted to get the guns for SASS first. So now back to getting radios, antenna's, etc..... Unfortunately have my heart set on an ICOM 7610, so yeah still saving up. Then there's that whole astronomy thing like a Celestron 11 inch computerized scope and of course a camera for it. Yeah, I belong to an astronomy club, and constantly fight the urge to dump money into that. Of course, we have access to an observatory with a number of telescopes that do everything I need and far more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Trailrider #896 said: Could be worse! You could get into model railroading! Congratulations to you and your daughter. Stay well! Long ago, Mrs. Doc bought me a model railroad set. I told myself I would set it up one day when we had the room. I've gone to a couple of model train shows, and... Holy cow... I'm glad it is still in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Don't Google Gorre & Daphetid or Franklin & South Manchester railroads.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, DeaconKC said: Don't Google Gorre & Daphetid or Franklin & South Manchester railroads.... OK, I won't! Ha! I've seen some amazing ones on YouTube, so I assume those are of the same ilk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 O.K., we all know why he's taking up this new hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: O.K., we all know why he's taking up this new hobby! Well, I had to do something to keep Mrs. Doc's eye, since I can't fall back on the "man in uniform" thing anymore! By the way, is "geek" another word for "sexy?" It doesn't seem to be in the context she keeps using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 18 hours ago, DocWard said: HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ...BREATHE... HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, Seriously, I need to save up some money. Maybe collect some scrap metal, sell some plasma, a kidney... If you have any small pistol primers, I'll buy 'em!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: If you have any small pistol primers, I'll buy 'em!! I've got several thousand once fired if you're interested, just pay for the shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Man you’re a real pard!! Let me think about that for a millisecond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Well, I am glad you fixed you original post. I was a bit concerned that you had some issues...well, issues other than your norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Hicks Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Are you gonna do any of the disaster coordination drills? Old room mate was a Hammie and loved doing those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Once I get a feel for things with a local club, I’ll look into ARES or RACES. So, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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