[CW] Morse Code for us slow pokes

[charmaster]

   Hello, my name is John, KC0KVD en37hf. Since it took me 5 tries to pass the 5 WPM Code test, I thought I would stick with it and have some fun. And Yes, I am having fun with CW. I have my Tech Plus License, and have been enjoying greatly. I try to work 2 - meter ssb, 10 - meter, 40 - meter, and 80 - meter CW. At this time I want to concentrate on learning Morse code as far as sending and receiving. I have to admit I am not the fastest at receiving yet. But here is my point! Please folks, out there doing CW, like me, I love it also!! You can talk all about it, but lets remember us folks that get on the air and travel at that slower pace. Sometimes it frustrates me, because others out there don't want to slow down to your speed, so they run away. I know I am SLOW! I want to start somewhere! I have been reviewing my Gordon West tapes that I purchased a year ago. I am trying to pick up my receiving speed. I am not trying to send so fast that other hams think I am an expert! I know there are more of us out there. I listen for "CQ" calls, I try to answer the slower ones. But I don't hear the lower ones! I hate to complain! I haven't been a ham operator for very long, but I am enjoying the HECK out of this hobby! Enjoy the hobby, let others enjoy it with you. Give people a chance! I try to get on the air after 9:00 p.m. daily Central Time Zone. Thank you for your time, hope to hear you on the air! Lets all have fun at a hobby that we refuse to let go!  73's from KC0KVD en37hf  - John