[ARC5] Ear'-tubbull

[Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS]

Nicely put, Dave.

My wife claims I'm getting "crankier" as I age (pushing 70) too!

Perhaps we all need to take TJ's counsel to heart.

If it applies to you, Merry Christmas; if not, then have a happy whichever holiday applies. 

73 de Tom/W4OKW

Tom Clarke
Wyle Labs,  Aeronautics
NATOPS Program Support Specialist
USN/USMC National Airworthiness Office
Naval Air Systems Command, AIR-4.0P
(301) 995-3793/DSN 995-3793
Fax: (301) 757-6599
Cell (301) 904-2053
frederic.clarke at navy.mil


-----Original Message-----
From: Edward Swynar [mailto:gswynar at durham.net] 
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:41 PM
To: Todd, KA1KAQ; David Stinson
Cc: ARC5; milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [ARC5] Ear'-tubbull

Hi Todd,

So THAT'S where all of the former 40-meter AM fone ops have migrated
to---the %$#^&% internet!!! Hi Hi

~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
To: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
Cc: "ARC5" <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>; <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [ARC5] Ear'-tubbull


> On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 12:15 PM, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
> > In the last year or so,
> > I've noticed that people on this and other lists
> > are getting.... testy.  They take offense easily,
> > start fights over trivialities,
> > and generally treat each other roughly.
>
> Probably a combination of the things you've mentioned Dave, combined
> with the 'holiday' time of year, onset of winter (less
> daylight/sunshine), bad economy, uncertainty/fear from the current
> political issues and climate, and so on.
>
> One of the things I attribute it to more and more is the amount of
> time spent online vs. on the air or out in the real world. As people
> find the perception of bigger stage and greater audience through the
> internet, it becomes easier for some to substitute an online life for
> actual face-to-face interaction with their fellow man. Let's face it -
> the 'net provides a great platform for one to further their views,
> feed their ego, or otherwise promote an agenda of any type. And people
> do things online they'd not think of doing in person, as they hide
> behind the keyboard.
>
> Like you, I've seen some of the same in myself, especially after
> spending too much time on here. Haven't been on much as of late and
> life has been a lot better as a result. Got back on in recent days to
> track down some info on recent equipment acquisitions, found the same
> ol' same ol, and sure enough - ended up asking myself what I'm doing
> here. Even stopped visiting an online board where I moderate, just
> sick of the same few lounge lizards promoting themselves and looking
> to get their egos stroked. Then again - it can't be much fun not
> having a real life.
>
> Was in my mid 30s when I first got on here, and now pushing 50, the
> good wife says I'll make an excellent cranky old man someday. At times
> I wonder if I'm already there.
>
> Need to get back to those hands-on projects, and spend more time on the
air.
>
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4
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