"W2DNE" wrote in message
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"Jim Hampton" wrote in message
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Even worse is an old guy hanging out with kids.

Neatest "old guy" I know (pushing 80-something now) is a WW-II vet who
spends
all his summer taking kids (dependents of deployed CT military) on day
trips
fishing on his dime. He feels useful, the kids line up for weeks to get
on his
"list", the deployed warriors feel someone "cares", and everyone wins.
It's
called "putting something back". This guy deserves a medal, but
unfortunately
if he's identified publicly some cinic like you would do your best to rain
on
his good deed.

DNE



Point well made. I was really concerned with some that cause many problems
for a lot of folks.

My elmer, back in 1961, was Russ, W2ZS. He was in his mid 60s then and
passed away in the mid 70s. Heck of a great guy.

Certainly there are good folks, young and old.

Some of the things that have happened of late will likely keep some of the
older folks from trying to get involved, as well as keeping some of the
youngsters away in fear as well.

I'm not always that careless with my comments; I have had my rabies shots
)


73 from Rochester, NY
Jim AA2QA