All right, here's a well drawn post in which I can sink my teeth. Bob
Sherin, W4ASX

Blah Blah Blah Bob
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Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 02:14:16 -0500
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Subject: K1MAN ESSAY: E051028A - WELCOME AARA AND IARN - HAM RADIO
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"Bob Sherin, W4ASX" wrote in message
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To the contrary, I find 20 meters prime spectrum of interesting hams.
Taking a break from business, I had the pleasure of talking all day on
20, only a minor part about the K1MAN story.
,


At the risk, "Preacher", of being characterized as being one of the
uninteresting Hams on 20 meters, may I?
Yes, you often do talk "all day on 20". And you talk, and you talk, and
you
talk. At the end of the day, Bob, you have spent hours talking, and in
the
process you actually say little.


Yes, previous posters are, in the vernacular, 'right on the money' when
they
comment that many of them have made it a habit to spin their VFO to
another
frequency when you arrive on scene. Why do you suppose this is, Bob?
Obviously what you have to say/bloviate is of little to no importance
to the
majority of Hams within earshot of you, but that hardly gave you reason
to
pause, did it? You blab on, undeterred, and are somehow convinced that
you
are offering something of interest and value.


And, Bob? Please DO try to be just a tad bit less verbose. I realize
that
you fancy yourself as a wordsmith, but try, at least, to keep your
vocabulary within the context of what it is you are attempting to
convey.
You are, for the most part, not dazzling any of us with your attempts
at
brilliance.
,
In my view, 20 has undergone a sea shift for the better. Diatribes?
If that is the way you wish to characterize this type of communication,

be my guest.


Bob Sherin, W4ASX
,


Yes, Bob. In your view I am sure it has. Meanwhile, Bob, many of us
will
continue to do as we have been doing when we hear you on 20M. Turn you
off.

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W4ASX Replies 11/23/2005

Blah Blah Blah,

Thank you for your post. I especially appreciate it because your
points and position, well expressed, are clear.

Pluralism, the concept essentially of "different strokes for different
folks" is the responsive topical sentence. For sure, the realization
is there that not everyone is interested in the subject-matter of my
posts. Also, that writing, as an art form, is challenging. What turns
me on is to sink my teeth into a story of which I have unique knowlege
and try to reach an audience with that knowledge who come away
entertained and better informed.

Well understood is the difficulty of word-smithing. For our language
is so very rich when wielded to its full extent. All words have
semantical frameworks, so the choice is exacting. Does my effort to
write mean I'm a great writer? No. Ever since trying to go beyond
myself in writing 30 years ago, I've struggled to improve, marvelling
at those successful people whose text leaps off the page.

Notwithstanding, I think through my posts, spend time editing, read
responses with arespect, then try to participate, changing according to
the input coming back.

If you put my call and name into a newsgroup search, you'd be surprised
with the results. This isn't the only place nor subject on which I
post. I've posted in groups on religion and law as well. I'm also a
published author in publications too numerous to list here, but here
are some: The Miami Herald, The Miami News, Computer World, Datamation,
the Westside Gazette, Florida Skip, South Florida Business Journal.

I was paid for some of the articles. So to tell me, I'm not read is
clearly false. I know I'm read from your responsive posts, calls,
emails, and knowledge people often show who communicate with me. You
can also read it on the Net: One ham posted (about the KV4FZ story):
to understand the KV4FZ story, "see Bob Sherin, W4ASX's work."

More, to critcize operation on ham radio is self defeating. If we need
anything, we need to get the hams out and on the air, whether it be
code, rag chewing or contests. To characterize my operation on ham
radio is a waste of time in the face of my disclosure that I'm up to my
ears in business and use this collosssus for relaxation, is a
misrepresentation. The fact is, I'm not on much of the time when I'm
on the road doing gigs.

Whatever your opinions, fellow hams, have a happy holiday, at a time
when I have 3 gigs scheduled, moving my 85 pound Peavy speakers and
sound systems around. You enjoy while I work.

Bob Sherin, W4ASX