[Fists] An old joke with a CW twist

[Hank Kohl K8DD]

A 'seasoned' ham,  age 80 is visiting the doctor for his annual physical.

The doctor says: "I'm amazed at your good shape,  what's your secret?"

The OM replies:  "Well Doc, it's like this.   I'm a ham operator who 
likes Morse Code, and that keeps me young.   I get up well before dawn 
every day  for some early morning high-speed Morse code conversations 
with operators around the country - that keeps my mind sharp.   Then I 
generally putter around my workshop building projects, which keeps my 
fingers and arms limber and wards off arthritis.   In the afternoon,  I  
often climb my antenna tower for adjustments, or move heavy  radio 
equipment around, which gives me plenty of exercise.   At night, I like 
to read technical  books and magazines which soothe my eyes, and when 
I'm finished, I sleep great."

The Doctor says: "That's amazing;  how old was your Dad when he died?"

The OM replies: "Died!?" Who said anything about Dad dying?   He's a 
spry man of 99, he's also a ham operator, and in fact, this morning I 
had my usual  Morse code conversation with him and he's doing fine."

Now the Doctor is really impressed.  "Well, how old was your Grandfather 
when he died?"

The OM replies:  "Died!?"   Who said anything about  Grandpa dying?   
He's 118 and...."

Now the Doctor is getting  a bit exasperated: "Don't tell me, he was on 
the air with you this morning also..."

OM: "Actually Doc, he usually is, but this morning he got married.":

Doc: "Got married?  Why on earth would a man of 118 want to get married?"

OM: "Want to!?"  Who said anything about Grandpa wanting to?...."

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