-=> Daryl Stout wrote to Jimmy Anderson <=-

 DS>   But, there are probably some who think "it updates by itself". That's
 DS> like these individuals in [insert hobby here] that think [insert event
 DS> here] happens by itself...setup before, operation during, and takedown
 DS> afterwards. It's like people want the glory and the benefits...but NO
 DS> ONE WANTS the gall and the work involved.

Exactly! Until you've been in on the planning of any kind of 'event,'
you don't really know what goes on, and the amount of work and
'manpower' it takes!

 DS>   Basically, in life and hobbies, there are too many "takers" and not
 DS> enough "givers". In short, if you don't put much into a hobby or task,
 DS> you shouldn't expect to get much out of it.

Agreed!

 DS>   I won a Baofeng HT at the Shreveport Hamfest several years ago, but
 DS> used it mainly to monitor the Amtrak frequencies, and NOAA Weather
 DS> Radio. But, unless I can get some better financial situation soon, my
 DS> travel outside of central Arkansas is over, forever...ham radio and
 DS> otherwise.

Hate to hear that. :-(  





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