"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
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Kim wrote:

Anyway, came into this late, and it chaps my hide to see people
expecting
others to "measure up" to, what: their importance, or something? I
don't
know...maybe I am misunderstanding this one post I've read in this
thread.

Don't get chapped Kim! There are a lot of different people in the
world, with all kinds of different ideas on how things "ought to be".


I suspect if we continue communicating in the way people usually do on
newsgroups (by responding to previous text), then Little Johnny will get
tired of reading and, well, he just doesn't have time to do it this way

Anyway, absolutel. I wasn't really miffed about the idea of "it takes all
kinds." What gets me is when I am "expected" to live up to something in ham
radio. I took my test(s) to get my license(s). That's it. That's all it
takes. And, I hope that if anyone is perusing the newsgroup, they will get
the idea that they don't have to live up to anything to be an amateur radio
operator. They'll find someone just like them on the air...no doubt.


My version of that is that people should have respect for each other, and
be considerate of each other. I also like the concept of bettering ones
self through acquisition of knowledge and skills, and that people should
be an asset to, and to give back to their communities. I'm also aware
that a lot of people think that my ideas are some sort of sugar coated
dreck.


Yes, I like that idea as well. But, I don't begrudge anyone who'd rather
not and/or who is happy with what they have or where they are. For
instance, IF I ever get back into ham radio (other than just having a
ticket), I am happy enough playing around on VHF, mostly 2-M, mostly voice.
There's lots of us who are and who'll never be much interested in any of the
rest of amateur radio. I've played with other modes and always come back
home to VHF voice. It "angers" me to think of people who expect more than
that. I expect nothing of anyone in, save what you said about just being a
decent person.


My sole failing is that I get a bit of enjoyment in knowing that that
irritates the crap out of some people for some reason! 8^)


Aw, that's not a failing. Think about it: it's mostly a failing of THEIRS
to get irritated.


Well okay - its not my only failing. Mr Anderson and Mr Smith can
probably fill you in on the others....


I won't speak of Len. I think he's a great agitator and I love great
agitators (from an observing perspective, mind you--I can't stand being in
it myself...LOL). "Mr. Smith" is somewhat disturbed and that concerns me.
However, once on guard with someone and I am always pretty much on guard
with that person. I have a feeling he's a bit of a misfit and plays to the
meek minded--no offense to anyone.


Okay, for them, but I'm not going to change my mind.

Kim W5TIT
Not planning on trying to measure up to anything, but my own
expectations of
myself.

We can't really ask for much more!

- Mike KB3EIA -


Well, especially since I really do demand a lot of myself. LOL

Kim W5TIT



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