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    From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Thu Sep 11 08:28:23 2025
    Ed,

    OOPS, GOOFED AGAIN tapping the wrong icon.

    30 lashes with a wet ethernet cable (just kidding) <G>.

    Daryl

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Wed Sep 17 20:57:46 2025

    Ed,

    30 lashes with a wet ethernet cable (just kidding) <G>.

    Daryl

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    You got a long arm if you get to hit me with the CAT-5 CABLE.
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Wed Sep 17 21:00:05 2025


    So I guess it got dropped and landed there at some point? ;) I hate it
    when that happens.

    Mike

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    I put the cartridge in the cabinet and forgot about doing that when I wanted to turn the C=64 system on.
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Wed Sep 17 21:03:29 2025


    So I guess it got dropped and landed there at some point? ;) I hate it
    when that happens.

    Mike

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    I put it in the cabinet and years kater forgot where it was when I wanted to use the C=64 system
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Wed Sep 17 21:09:20 2025


    So I guess it got dropped and landed there at some point? ;) I hate it
    when that happens.

    Mike

    * SLMR 2.1a * Nobody ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.

    Sorry for Two replies .

    I didn't see my reply show up in the thread and wrote another, didn't see that yet ne either and wrote a third post
    This is the fourth reply to your message.
    Ed
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ED VANCE on Thu Sep 18 09:45:57 2025
    So I guess it got dropped and landed there at some point? ;) I hate it when that happens.

    I put the cartridge in the cabinet and forgot about doing that when I wanted t
    turn the C=64 system on.

    I hate it when that happens also. ;)

    Mike

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ED VANCE on Thu Sep 18 09:45:57 2025
    So I guess it got dropped and landed there at some point? ;) I hate it when that happens.

    Sorry for Two replies .

    I didn't see my reply show up in the thread and wrote another, didn't see that
    yet ne either and wrote a third post
    This is the fourth reply to your message.

    No worries. I wonder how quickly the web interface refreshes after a new
    post. That could be dependent on whether or not the browser being used
    tries to load a new copy or a chached one, too.

    mike

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Thu Sep 18 18:42:58 2025


    No worries. I wonder how quickly the web interface refreshes after a new post. That could be dependent on whether or not the browser being used
    tries to load a new copy or a chached one, too.

    mike

    * SLMR 2.1a * So many books; So little time.


    Now you are getting real technical..
    I have no idea what Firefox does on this phone or the desktop box.
    Guess I ought to give wanting to become a Mister-Know-It-All.
    <GRIN>
    Ed
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Thu Sep 18 18:45:26 2025


    No worries. I wonder how quickly the web interface refreshes after a new post. That could be dependent on whether or not the browser being used
    tries to load a new copy or a chached one, too.

    mike

    * SLMR 2.1a * So many books; So little time.


    Life was much easier on the desktop using MultiMail , FTP and QWK.
    Ed
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ED VANCE on Fri Sep 19 11:00:53 2025
    No worries. I wonder how quickly the web interface refreshes after a new post. That could be dependent on whether or not the browser being used tries to load a new copy or a chached one, too.

    mike

    Life was much easier on the desktop using MultiMail , FTP and QWK.

    Indeed, it usually is. :D

    Mike

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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Fri Sep 19 15:37:34 2025
    Ed,

    30 lashes with a wet ethernet cable (just kidding) <G>.

    You got a long arm if you get to hit me with the CAT-5 CABLE.

    For you, I'd use the Wouff Hong (hi hi).

    I took part in that as a new participant at the ARRL 2007 Great
    Lakes Division in Cleveland, Ohio. The main requirements are that
    one is a licensed amateur radio operator, and a paid up ARRL Member
    (regular or life). There's nothing dirty or vulgar...one does a lot
    of laughing, and participants get a very nice certificate afterwards.

    At the ARRL 2014 Delta Division Convention in Bentonville, Arkansas,
    I played 2 of the cast members. With my theatre arts knowledge from
    high school and college 50 years ago, the characterizations got me an
    ovation. Before the ceremony, I told the "new participants" that "This
    will be one of your most cherished experiences in amateur radio. Trust
    me"...to which, one of them smarted off with "Thank you, Barack Obama".
    It brought the house down in laughter (hi hi).

    If I can make the 2026 Delta Division Convention in Shreveport, I'll
    take part in it again...but I may volunteer to be the "Novice", so I
    can get a fresh certificate with my original callsign, now as a vanity.

    I'm also trying to save up for the 2026 HandiHams Radio Camp in
    Bloomington, Minnesota. If I can get a scholarship (which will lower
    my cost for it), I'm going to go. I discovered it'd be far cheaper
    flying Southwest Airlines from Little Rock to Minneapolis, than taking Amtrak...as I'd have to spend the night in Chicago.

    I plan to contact Lucinda Moody, AB8WF, mid to late next week, for
    more info.

    73,

    Daryl, N5VLZ

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Tue Sep 23 17:04:24 2025

    Ed,

    For you, I'd use the Wouff Hong (hi hi).

    I took part in that as a new participant at the ARRL 2007 Great
    Lakes Division in Cleveland, Ohio. The main requirements are that
    one is a licensed amateur radio operator, and a paid up ARRL Member
    (regular or life). There's nothing dirty or vulgar...one does a lot
    of laughing, and participants get a very nice certificate afterwards.

    At the ARRL 2014 Delta Division Convention in Bentonville, Arkansas,
    I played 2 of the cast members. With my theatre arts knowledge from
    high school and college 50 years ago, the characterizations got me an ovation. Before the ceremony, I told the "new participants" that "This
    will be one of your most cherished experiences in amateur radio. Trust me"...to which, one of them smarted off with "Thank you, Barack Obama".
    It brought the house down in laughter (hi hi).

    If I can make the 2026 Delta Division Convention in Shreveport, I'll
    take part in it again...but I may volunteer to be the "Novice", so I
    can get a fresh certificate with my original callsign, now as a vanity.

    I'm also trying to save up for the 2026 HandiHams Radio Camp in Bloomington, Minnesota. If I can get a scholarship (which will lower
    my cost for it), I'm going to go. I discovered it'd be far cheaper
    flying Southwest Airlines from Little Rock to Minneapolis, than taking Amtrak...as I'd have to spend the night in Chicago.

    I plan to contact Lucinda Moody, AB8WF, mid to late next week, for
    more info.

    73,

    Daryl, N5VLZ

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    Daryl, I am a member, I attended the midnight meeting in California in the early 1960's.
    My membership might have expired since I am no longer a ARRL member .
    Once a LID always a LID.

    The RCC Certificate I earned as a Novice in 1958 may not be valid now either? 73 de Ed W9ODR k
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Wed Sep 24 10:42:39 2025
    Ed,

    Daryl, I am a member, I attended the midnight meeting in
    California in the early 1960's.
    My membership might have expired since I am no longer a ARRL
    member . Once a LID always a LID.

    I'm not sure about that. One ham talked about that on the HandiHams
    Daily Net, saying they were going to do that at the Duke City Hamfest
    in Albuquerque last weekend. I originally was planning to go, but when
    I had to get a new security system, all the trip money went to that.

    The RCC Certificate I earned as a Novice in 1958 may not be
    valid now either? 73 de Ed W9ODR k

    I'm not sure about the other certificates, but I would think that
    once you earn them, they're yours for life.

    I fixed a glitch with my eQSL settings, and was told that "I had
    gotten in on a good deal" awhile back, when I upgraded to Platinum
    Membership. They were taking $30 a year ($2.50 a month from my bank
    account), but money got real short this month, that I was going to
    downgrade or drop it. The ham I talked to said that the no longer
    offered Platinum Membership is Lifetime, and is free. So, that saves
    me a few shekels each month.

    I was going to get into a health study with a local hospital, but
    being in a fixed income, and having to take Lyft since my vision
    won't let me drive anymore, is an economic issue. A very nice nurse
    told me that when she lost her husband, that they were going to raise
    her rates. She basically told them "you can cancel the policy". Her
    view was "if I get killed by a tornado or a tree collapsing onto the
    structure, the insurance won't do me any good anyway". I basically
    am going to trust The Good Lord to protect me.

    So, I will call the insurance company today and drop them, and
    next month, I'll call for that flu shot study. With nearly $500
    compensation when it's done, I can't turn that down. Plus, what I
    was spending on the insurance will allow me to get some more food;
    because I am set to (once again) run out of food before my next
    disability payment arrives.

    I tell folks that "Unless you can survive for yourself, your spouse
    or significant other, and all your kids...with expenses for food,
    medical, clothing, shelter, insurance, transportation, vacation,
    personal care, and everything else, on $1400 a month, with nothing to
    fall back on...you need to leave my butt alone". I know folks who are
    getting less than I am on disability...and yet, you've got these greedy
    folks (including members of Congress) who lament that "they can't
    survive on $300,000+ a year". They don't have a clue. As Jesus warned,
    "Woe to you who devour the fortunes of widows, for you shall receive
    the greater damnation"...and He also warned "Vengeance is Mine...I will
    repay".

    I guarantee you, if Congress was only paid for when they were in
    session, and NOT on recess...and their retirement income would be no
    more than 20% of what their benefits were (they'd have to pay for stuff
    like the rest of us), they might get more done. They get more time off
    for recess than I did in elementary school nearly 60 years ago.

    The money I save will get me adequate food, and allow me to save up
    to make plans to attend the HandiHams Radio Camp next September. I am
    in sore need of an extended vacation.

    Daryl, N5VLZ

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Thu Sep 25 12:21:17 2025
    Hi Daryl,
    Your writing about Congress being paid a lot had me think of our President.
    If the thought came to his mind he would probably adjust their payment scale. Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Fri Sep 26 14:08:25 2025
    Ed,

    Your writing about Congress being paid a lot had me think of
    our President. If the thought came to his mind he would
    probably adjust their payment scale. Ed

    Those who complain that they can't survive on over $300,000 a
    year, don't have a clue.

    They should also be paid ONLY when they are in session, and NOT
    when they are on recess, or if the government is shut down...which
    appears likely next week.

    He's donating his salary to a designated charity...but they
    would not be caught dead doing likewise.

    Daryl

    ... H.A.M. - Have Another Meal, Haven't Any Money, Haven't Any Memory
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Tue Sep 30 12:35:10 2025

    Ed,

    Those who complain that they can't survive on over $300,000 a
    year, don't have a clue.

    They should also be paid ONLY when they are in session, and NOT
    when they are on recess, or if the government is shut down...which
    appears likely next week.

    He's donating his salary to a designated charity...but they
    would not be caught dead doing likewise.

    Daryl

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    Daryl,
    Sunday morning the message was in Matthew chapter 6 about God and mammon.
    I wonder if their Chaplin ever preached about that topic to them.
    Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Thu Oct 2 11:56:10 2025
    Ed,

    Sunday morning the message was in Matthew chapter 6 about God
    and mammon. I wonder if their Chaplin ever preached about that
    topic to them.

    It makes you wonder.

    On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

    1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to
    the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit
    the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

    The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
    as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
    cause a fatal heart attack.

    The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
    not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
    has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

    The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

    You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! <G>

    2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never
    heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
    The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

    He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
    led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
    a choice??!! <G>).

    "Excellent!!" the pastor said.

    He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
    Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

    "Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

    Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
    to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

    He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! <G>

    3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing. However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
    It All".

    As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

    The Music Director was fired. <G>

    Daryl

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Fri Oct 10 10:59:59 2025

    Ed,

    It makes you wonder.

    On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

    1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to
    the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit
    the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

    The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
    as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
    cause a fatal heart attack.

    The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
    not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
    has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

    The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

    You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! <G>

    2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
    The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

    He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
    led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
    a choice??!! <G>).

    "Excellent!!" the pastor said.

    He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
    Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

    "Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

    Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
    to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

    He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! <G>

    3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing. However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
    It All".

    As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

    The Music Director was fired. <G>

    Daryl

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    All three of those were good.
    Thanks, Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Fri Oct 10 16:55:50 2025
    Ed,

    All three of those were good.

    And, you can tell those over the air. :)

    Daryl

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Sun Oct 12 13:02:35 2025

    Ed,

    And, you can tell those over the air. :)

    Daryl

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    And they can be told in Church too.
    Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Mon Oct 13 23:03:15 2025
    Ed,

    And, you can tell those over the air. :)

    And they can be told in Church too.

    When I was at a choir retreat several years ago, they "broke the
    ice" with the "Church Bulletin Bloopers".

    No matter how many times you hear them, they are a scream!!

    Daryl

    ... I just bought a cured ham...wonder what it had...
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Thu Oct 16 15:43:23 2025

    Ed,

    When I was at a choir retreat several years ago, they "broke the
    ice" with the "Church Bulletin Bloopers".

    No matter how many times you hear them, they are a scream!!

    Daryl

    ... I just bought a cured ham...wonder what it had...
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    While reading the Tagline Ithought to ask was that Ham a Amateur Extra, General or Technician Class Licensee?
    Also remember seeing your message that You can't be cured.
    Me neither.
    Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Fri Oct 17 12:22:24 2025
    Ed,

    While reading the Tagline Ithought to ask was that Ham a
    Amateur Extra, General or Technician Class Licensee?

    When we eat ham, they never tell us what it had, or what its
    callsign was...even though we're being cannibalistic (hi hi).

    Also remember seeing your message that You can't be cured.
    Me neither.

    Being a Ham didn't affect me at all...at all...at all...at all.
    The same for being a Sysop. <G>

    Daryl, N5VLZ

    ... After two days in the hospital, I took a turn for the nurse.
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