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Penguin August 31st 06 05:05 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)


Walter Maxwell August 31st 06 06:38 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
On 31 Aug 2006 09:05:28 -0700, "Penguin" wrote:

Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)


Hello Jean (which happens to also be my wife's name),

I'm glad that you're pleased with our keeping your Dad's website alive--it would
be a sacrilege if we didn't.

I should tell you that when traveling to England three years ago, also while on
the North Sea traveling back to England, I sent several emails to your Dad,
which he failed to answer. After returning to the US I pointedly asked him if he
received my emails why didn't he respond. I was disappointed to learn that he
didn't feel comfortable at receiving guests (I wanted to visit him), because he
was sensitive about his appearance. I understood that, and forgave him for not
answering. However, I would have very much liked to have met him, but I still
have his portrait downloaded from his web site, from which I'll see him from
time to time, never forgetting him.

Again, I'd like for both you and your brother Peter to accept my sincere
condolences on the loss of your wonderful father, Reg.

Walter Maxwell, W2DU

Wes Stewart August 31st 06 07:18 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
On 31 Aug 2006 09:05:28 -0700, "Penguin"
wrote:

Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)


Jean and Pete,


I always enjoyed your dad's comments, although as some others, I
didn't always agree with him. I think some who disagreed overlooked
his subtle humor and took his remarks much too seriously. I sometimes
suggested, always in jest, that maybe he had sampled too much of that
evening's bottle.

Regardless of the technical disagreements it was impossible to not be
disarmed by that photo of his wonderful countenance on his web site.
It was nice to have known him even from afar and via this medium. We
will miss him.

So as I hoist a glass of good California red I too say, "Cheers Reg!"


Warmest regards,

Wes Stewart, N7WS
Tucson, Arizona
USA



Cecil Moore August 31st 06 08:01 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Wes Stewart wrote:
So as I hoist a glass of good California red I too say, "Cheers Reg!"


I'll drink to that. Reg and I shared a lot of technical
emails about wine.
--
73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp

Penguin August 31st 06 08:23 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 

Walter Maxwell wrote:
On 31 Aug 2006 09:05:28 -0700, "Penguin" wrote:

Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)


Hello Jean (which happens to also be my wife's name),

I'm glad that you're pleased with our keeping your Dad's website alive--it would
be a sacrilege if we didn't.

I should tell you that when traveling to England three years ago, also while on
the North Sea traveling back to England, I sent several emails to your Dad,
which he failed to answer. After returning to the US I pointedly asked him if he
received my emails why didn't he respond. I was disappointed to learn that he
didn't feel comfortable at receiving guests (I wanted to visit him), because he
was sensitive about his appearance. I understood that, and forgave him for not
answering. However, I would have very much liked to have met him, but I still
have his portrait downloaded from his web site, from which I'll see him from
time to time, never forgetting him.

Again, I'd like for both you and your brother Peter to accept my sincere
condolences on the loss of your wonderful father, Reg.

Walter Maxwell, W2DU


Hello Walter
I remember those e-mails you sent dad, he deliberated over them for
some time. I tried to persuade him to meet you but at that time Dad was
really quite poorly. I'm sorry you didn't meet. Best wishes to you your
wife Jean.
From Jean.



lu6etj September 1st 06 12:19 AM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Us the argentinean people have our "old histories" with England, but it
doesn't prevent to show all our respect to who, as your father, knows
how to work for the good of the global community.

Respectfully

Miguel Ghezzi (LU 6ETJ)


Wayne September 1st 06 02:28 AM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
The technical aspects of antennas are complex, and some of the readers of
this group (such as myself) are unable to fully participate in discussing
the fine points. I want you to know that your dad was one of the handful of
highly respected antenna gurus who discussed these technical issues. I
learned very much by reading his posts and thinking about his views. The
newsgroup will not be the same without him.



Wayne



"Penguin" wrote in message
oups.com...
Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)




Alan WA4SCA September 1st 06 01:05 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Jean and family,

You have great reason to be proud of Reg, both as a person, and as an
exceptional ham! He had incredible physical intuition, and was one of
the few people who knew how a piece of aluminum in an electromagnetic
field "feels." He was kind and patient enough to share that with
those of us who don't those skills.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of
loss.

Alan
WA4SCA



--
Alan
WA4SCA

H. Adam Stevens, NQ5H September 1st 06 01:18 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
et...
Wes Stewart wrote:
So as I hoist a glass of good California red I too say, "Cheers Reg!"


I'll drink to that. Reg and I shared a lot of technical
emails about wine.
--
73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp


You aren't alone in that Cecil.
Reg was one of the folks who defined this group.
Whenever I raise a glass, I'll reserve a bit of it for Reg.
Cheers
H.
NQ5H



Richard Harrison September 1st 06 02:22 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Cecil, W5DXP wrote:
"I`ll drink to that. (Cheers Reg! From Wes Stewart.)"

I`ll drink to that too. Reg leaves a big hole in this news group.

Best regarfs, Richard Harrison, KB5WZI


Tom Ring September 2nd 06 02:37 AM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Penguin wrote:

Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)


If you need a place to put the site, feel free to contact me. My boss,
also a ham, would be happy to do it, although I haven't asked him yet.
;) A high bandwidth home is availabe for free if you'd like.

And no, none of the rest of you are welcome.

tom
K0TAR


John - KD5YI September 2nd 06 06:05 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Penguin wrote:
Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)



I was amazed at Reg's simple and pragmatic approach to very technical
problems. His clear and concise prose made the most complex of problems
understandable.

When we meet again, I'll buy the next round.

CHEERS, Reg!

John
KD5YI

Penguin September 2nd 06 10:02 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 

John - KD5YI wrote:
Penguin wrote:
Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)



I was amazed at Reg's simple and pragmatic approach to very technical
problems. His clear and concise prose made the most complex of problems
understandable.

When we meet again, I'll buy the next round.

CHEERS, Reg!

John
KD5YI

You'll have to be quick to get to the bar before Dad! He always wanted
to buy the first round and was never backward in coming forward with
the refills.


John - KD5YI September 3rd 06 01:17 AM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Penguin wrote:
John - KD5YI wrote:

Penguin wrote:

Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)



I was amazed at Reg's simple and pragmatic approach to very technical
problems. His clear and concise prose made the most complex of problems
understandable.

When we meet again, I'll buy the next round.

CHEERS, Reg!

John
KD5YI


You'll have to be quick to get to the bar before Dad! He always wanted
to buy the first round and was never backward in coming forward with
the refills.



That's my kind of man! Let the race begin!

John

art September 3rd 06 10:45 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Ay up m'duck

I have been absent for some time from this group but now have received
the sad news
Reg was a rascal no doubt and engaged in many contraveries at the Rose
and Crown
or what ever was configured on the brass mitifs of the delivery horse
Knowing how Reg thought I suspect that he kept his black country accent
to the end where he would delight in those that thought with such an
accent could not possibly be one of an educated.person.
As an old timer from the East End of London and later from Nottingham I
know the difficulties of pursuing education when at the age of fourteen
one left the school yard for the mines or any way to make a living. Yet
Reg somehow overcame a lot of fences at that time and not only made it
but made it with distinction. This is a special day where englishmen
reflect upon a similar day in '39 when people were fully aware that in
the corner of all battlefields there lies a piece of England and
frankly Reg has done us all proud in what he has achieved in life and
no doubt is now debating those who were waiting for him. At this time
you will take more than one look at men who simply look like him in a
searching manner but the true realisation will come when you will stand
tall again and relish in the recall of old times. Dads do pass away as
mine did but his style of living affected how you lived and will live.
I will miss Reg even tho I was anoyed at him many times but always
drawn to what he had to say about the hobby.
I send my best wishes to all the family where all should be told that
tho he may well have left us what he had to say is indelibly written in
many parts of the World
Cheers and beers
Art
KB9mz.....XG
Penguin wrote:
Many thanks for all the kind words about Reg. I'm new to newsgroups but
have followed avidly dad's two favourite groups over the last 24 hours.
(It somehow makes me feel closer to him). I'm especially pleased to
read that you are trying to keep dad's website alive (cheers for that)
and also the postings from those who say they are still learning from
his programs. Dad was definitely all for education and it would have
warmed the cockles of his heart to have read such postings. (Somehow, I
think he is reading them and will be watching you from afar). My
brother Pete is the one to do all the technical 'stuff' in preserving
the website, My "technical"experience concerning antenna only extends
to remembering to remove the aerial before entering the car wash! TTFN
Jean Proctor.( Reg's proud daughter)



Penguin September 5th 06 07:35 PM

REG EDWARDS. CHEERS!
 
Many thanks Art,
Dad has always meant a lot to me. I am now finding out just what he
meant to so many others.
I hurt now but I am thankful for the memories.
Jean



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