Dee:

Now you coax me into going down to the level of, in you own words, "a
comment based not only on personal experience but articles that I have
read by some of the
leaders of the women's organizations."

.... so that now I argue against your interpretations of materials and a
"special interest group"... what next, "Lesbian hams?"

The women are NOT there on the bands--you claim they are "hiding", well
great--they still ain't there in any REAL sense!

John



"Dee Flint" wrote in message
...

"John Smith" wrote in message
...
Dee:

Now you are the official spokesmen for ALL these women, I'd rather
hear that directly from all the other girls here...

John-listens-to-the-echoes-from-this-silent-and-empty-room-and-Dee-speaking-for-ALL-the-other-females

John


Once again you draw conclusions unwarranted by the comment, a comment
based not only on personal experience but articles that I have read by
some of the leaders of the women's organizations.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

John Smith wrote:
"special interest group"... what next, "Lesbian hams?"

The women are NOT there on the bands--you claim they are "hiding", well
great--they still ain't there in any REAL sense!

So what is this hang-up you have about women, why do you think the bands
should be populated with lots of women hams? As a whole, women aren't
attracted to a technical hobby like ham radio. Ever go out to the model
airplane radio control field? See lots of women there flying toy
airplanes? How many women get their pilots license as compared to men?
Ever go to a quilting meeting? How many men did you see there?
Ever go to an antique radio swap meet? You will find a lot more men
collecting and fixing old radios than women. Do you collect dolls, tea
sets, china dishes? No? Lots of women do.

When I taught Novice classis some years ago, there were always several
women in the class and they ejoyed learning the code as much as anyone.

There are things that interest men as a hobby and things that interest
women as a hobby, and most often they are different things.
If all you can see is doom and gloom for ham radio, I suggest you go
back to the 'freeband' where you seem to think radio life is great.

Buzzard Bozo:

....

John

"Cmd Buzz Corey" wrote in message
...
John Smith wrote:
"special interest group"... what next, "Lesbian hams?"

The women are NOT there on the bands--you claim they are "hiding",
well great--they still ain't there in any REAL sense!

So what is this hang-up you have about women, why do you think the
bands should be populated with lots of women hams? As a whole, women
aren't attracted to a technical hobby like ham radio. Ever go out to
the model airplane radio control field? See lots of women there flying
toy airplanes? How many women get their pilots license as compared to
men?
Ever go to a quilting meeting? How many men did you see there?
Ever go to an antique radio swap meet? You will find a lot more men
collecting and fixing old radios than women. Do you collect dolls, tea
sets, china dishes? No? Lots of women do.

When I taught Novice classis some years ago, there were always several
women in the class and they ejoyed learning the code as much as
anyone.

There are things that interest men as a hobby and things that interest
women as a hobby, and most often they are different things.
If all you can see is doom and gloom for ham radio, I suggest you go
back to the 'freeband' where you seem to think radio life is great.

John Smith wrote:
Buzzard Bozo:

What thoughtful responses.

Buzzard Bummer:

....

John

"Cmd Buzz Corey" wrote in message
...
John Smith wrote:
Buzzard Bozo:

What thoughtful responses.

On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 21:03:51 -0400, Cmd Buzz Corey wrote:

How many women get their pilots license as compared to men?

I don't know. I'll have to ask our friend Jane who owns and flys
her own air taxi service....

Ever go to a quilting meeting? How many men did you see there?

Quilting, I have no idea. I do know that our friend Paul is one of
the better local crochet artists - he does specialty work such as
Jewish skullcaps with intricate designs and teaches same at local
congregations.

Ever go to an antique radio swap meet? You will find a lot more men
collecting and fixing old radios than women.

One of the more prominent collectors and restorers of WW-II-era
military radios is a woman - who is also the communications chief
for one of the major California cities.

Do you collect dolls, tea sets, china dishes? No? Lots of women do.

As do most of the dealers in that field, who are overwhelmingly male.


--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

From: "Phil Kane" on Thurs 16 Jun 2005 12:28

On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 21:03:51 -0400, Cmd Buzz Corey wrote:

How many women get their pilots license as compared to men?

I don't know. I'll have to ask our friend Jane who owns and flys
her own air taxi service....

The "Grace L. Ferguson Storm Door and Airline Company?" :-)

Find any local Ninety-Nines chapter and ask around there.
Good for another lop-sided opinion.



Ever go to an antique radio swap meet? You will find a lot more men
collecting and fixing old radios than women.

One of the more prominent collectors and restorers of WW-II-era
military radios is a woman - who is also the communications chief
for one of the major California cities.

MINOR city, Phil. Tsk, tsk.

If you like butch lesbians, she's the gal for you...

She isn't old enough (by photos) to be born until at
least 1965 or later...

Do you collect dolls, tea sets, china dishes? No? Lots of women do.

As do most of the dealers in that field, who are overwhelmingly male.

Tsk, tsk, you need to watch more HGTV, Phil. Especially
the "Carol Duvall Show." :-)

Or walk into any Michael's chain outlet any hour of the day.

Bye.