[R-390] Passing of Barry and Wally

[rbethman]

Tisha and the Group,

I've been trying this for 20 years!

I've YET to be successful for more than an "initial" phase.  Each and 
every one of those I've gotten started has moved on to the "Gee-Whiz 
Bang" equipment AND digital modes.

I do not know what the draw is.  I tried packet when it first came out, 
and found I had NO use for it at all.  I was already posting messages on 
a BBS, so WHY start using a radio to get in the middle.

We've lost two VERY good members of this list.  Hopefully each of us 
will find a way to fill the gap.

Bob - N0DGN

Tisha Hayes wrote:
> <snip>
> To keep the art alive, to keep our works of love appreciated, we need 
> to pass the passion on to future generations. We need to remember that 
> thrill that we all experienced when we overhauled our first radio and 
> the gradual noise of static filled the speaker. We need to involve the 
> younger generations in our misunderstood obsession.
>
> We need to be clear to those who survive us that on our passing, our 
> works go along to those who would truly appreciate the artistry and 
> elegance of a electro/mechanical wonder and can discover ways to 
> improve upon what we have now.
>
> Make it clear to your family of what your wishes are. Find and adopt a 
> boy or girl who gets that gleam in their eyes when they see the 
> filaments begin to glow. Make sure that we pass it forward.  
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Bob - NØDGN