[Hallicrafters] Re My Demise

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

First, the Hallicrafters list is not 'open'. That is, all replies go to the
sender, not to the list. You must 'reply to all' for it to go to the list.	
	
Several did contact me because they know I am apt to climb that tower to put the
two antennas back up, blind or not. But I assured them it was not going to
happen this time. Absolutely too cold for me to work with no gloves. Impossible
to 'see' what you are feeling with heavy gloves on! If one does not wear the
gloves, your fingers get numb and fall off. The dark is no problem. I prefer to
work at night, less curious neighbors standing around taking bets on how long
before I fall off or a bird relieves itself upon my hat! Besides it is quiet and
peaceful, easier to think up there in the rarified atmosphere among the
whispering pine trees. 		
	
Frogzilla is not here. He usually spends January-March in Florida. Visits
relatives in the Everglades and Miami. Sometimes poses as a tour guide at Sea
World or Bush Gardens. Fits right in with the Disney characters, so he hangs out
quite a bit for free with The Little Mermaid and Simba. Spends a lot of time
cruising the beaches at dusk enjoying the seafood buffet and nearly nude females
who don't want a tan line!	
	
If I do 'croak', it will mean that some of you will actually have to do
something besides sit on your hands and grumble. Gee, what stress! A few would
come forward to carry on, misfortune tends to bring out our better side, but
most would just continue to grumble and gripe as it is far easier to do than put
forth an effort. These are typically the people who take money out of the
offering plate when it is passed around during a church service instead of
putting money in! Ha Ha!     	
	
Thank you for the offers of help to reinstall the antennas, they are greatly
appreciated. And for those of you who wished I truly had been killed, watch your
back -  One just never knows when the random generator of life is going to come
up with your number and the great Bird of Paradise won't be flying up your nose,
(May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose by Little Jimmy Dickens), but
depositing a gift down your chimney!   	
	
Carry on - 	
	
Duane Fischer, W8DBF