tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post1401681452533421210..comments2024-03-28T03:31:23.570-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Connections for the Common GoodSusan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-4984650558690616452012-04-17T11:01:24.253-04:002012-04-17T11:01:24.253-04:00M- In recognition of the extensive public service ...M- In recognition of the extensive public service provided by amateur radio operators, we used to be able to get a special license plate with our call sign on it for no charge. Last year, our state legislators decided to start charging for the plate, (as well as for a few others that had also been gratis) thinking they'd plump up their coffer a bit, but they grossly underestimated the (ahem) thriftiness of amateur radio operators. Most of us have turned in our special plates rather than pay extra money for it as though it were a "vanity plate." So, yes, the special plates are still available, but you don't see nearly as many of them on our streets here as there used to be. Thank you so much for stopping by. I'll be returning the favor later today.<br /><br />Tracy- Thanks for stopping by and for signing on as a follower. Welcome aboard!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-5969227296344593762012-04-16T23:19:34.946-04:002012-04-16T23:19:34.946-04:00Wow! I have to admit that I'm totally lost whe...Wow! I have to admit that I'm totally lost when it comes to radio operation. Also have to admit that I'm impressed with your setup. That looks like a lot of gear. Pretty cool. :)Tracy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960615884046852962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-82559312281719147692012-04-16T22:13:14.563-04:002012-04-16T22:13:14.563-04:00Do you have a cool license plate? In CA you can ge...Do you have a cool license plate? In CA you can get one for radio operators.<br /><br />Happy A-Z April!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295499795085860012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22878032883781317432012-04-16T21:21:23.004-04:002012-04-16T21:21:23.004-04:00Connie- The pollen's been pretty bad this year...Connie- The pollen's been pretty bad this year, but the heavy yellow stuff from the pine trees is finally starting to ease off, thank goodness.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-90550875480289939642012-04-16T21:13:56.705-04:002012-04-16T21:13:56.705-04:00I've really appreciated learning all about the...I've really appreciated learning all about the radios, etc.<br /><br />And I had to smile at the pollen--our car been coated in yellow many times this spring.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-81551656945691125052012-04-16T17:40:55.050-04:002012-04-16T17:40:55.050-04:00Austan- Thanks. Good to hear.
John- Yes, a lot of...Austan- Thanks. Good to hear.<br /><br />John- Yes, a lot of lives have been saved by virtue of emergency communications.<br /><br />M- Glad you think so. Thanks.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-12328219894502494252012-04-16T16:52:27.094-04:002012-04-16T16:52:27.094-04:00What a fascinating thing to learn ... about nets. ...What a fascinating thing to learn ... about nets. Cool. I liked the Norse joke, too. :)M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-27402253140675370992012-04-16T16:41:10.012-04:002012-04-16T16:41:10.012-04:00that last line should read
"one NINE for a co...that last line should read<br />"one NINE for a copy"<br />xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-37299927615773177862012-04-16T16:40:30.697-04:002012-04-16T16:40:30.697-04:00I LOVE THE PUBLIC SERVICE PART OF AMATEUR RADIO......I LOVE THE PUBLIC SERVICE PART OF AMATEUR RADIO....<br />I suspect many lives have been saved through such initiatives<br />reminds me of my CB days!<br />"one nice for a copy?"John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-69690139477996477302012-04-16T16:23:47.186-04:002012-04-16T16:23:47.186-04:00You, and all "amateur" radio folks, are ...You, and all "amateur" radio folks, are simply awesome. I'm learning so much from these posts!Austanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568578637922817033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-25673815498704612402012-04-16T16:23:15.317-04:002012-04-16T16:23:15.317-04:00Julie- A traffic net isn't what you think it i...Julie- A traffic net isn't what you think it is. It's for sending, receiving, and delivering messages. The messages themselves are what we refer to as "traffic." And no, I don't have radar, and we don't give each other reports on the location of "Smokies". That's more along the lines of what CB operators do. Matter of fact, a number of those "smokies" are actually amateur radio operators, too.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-25479447476982390742012-04-16T16:11:41.838-04:002012-04-16T16:11:41.838-04:00Rubye- In a way, you're right. I never would h...Rubye- In a way, you're right. I never would have believed it was possible to care so much about people I'd met only through the blogosphere, and had no idea how helpful and welcoming the writers here would be. That's how it is in amateur radio, too. People are caring, helpful, and welcoming. <br /><br />MiMi- FIRST, sorry you had difficulty finding me, but glad you were successful. Thanks for signing on as a follower, and welcome aboard! SECOND, I'm thrilled you find this interesting and look forward to seeing your comments here in the future.<br /><br />Anthony- Yes, sir. Seemed like a good theme for me, but I promise, when the A-Z ends, I'll write about other stuff, too.<br /><br />Julie- You're exactly right. The amateur radio fraternity is like a whole 'nother world.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-38261526985250004062012-04-16T16:08:47.298-04:002012-04-16T16:08:47.298-04:00All of the nets sound great, but the traffic net s...All of the nets sound great, but the traffic net sounds particularly helpful! Do you have a radar detector in there too, or do you friends just signal you when you're coming up to a Bear Trap? JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-44664011102629099232012-04-16T15:50:10.526-04:002012-04-16T15:50:10.526-04:00Very cool to see the pics. I'm glad Skippy ask...Very cool to see the pics. I'm glad Skippy asked! I love what a community you radio operators have, I feel like it's a whole world going on that I knew absolutely nothing about.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-32830223228213575572012-04-16T15:40:39.053-04:002012-04-16T15:40:39.053-04:00I must say, you are really into radio communicatio...I must say, you are really into radio communications, good on 'ya.anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-19447668757879370192012-04-16T14:59:53.044-04:002012-04-16T14:59:53.044-04:00FIRST! I finally figured out how to find you! I sa...FIRST! I finally figured out how to find you! I saw your beautiful face in my followers list but when I clicked on it, it didn't link to your blog! SO! I clicked on your name after you commented and here I am!!! AND I'm now following you as well!! Thank you!<br /><br />Second, I love this post! I'm going to share it with "Rainman" as soon as he comes home, he will totally dig this!<br /><br />Thanks for posting something so totally cool and interesting!<br /><br />I'll be back!<br />You've been warned! ; )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-82343450190568110992012-04-16T14:15:09.505-04:002012-04-16T14:15:09.505-04:00The nets seem to be much like blogs. It does indee...The nets seem to be much like blogs. It does indeed sound like a great family activity.<br />Your manuscript sounds intriguing.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-83006635425900467472012-04-16T13:07:55.351-04:002012-04-16T13:07:55.351-04:00Karen- Good point! Thanks for stopping by. Bet you...Karen- Good point! Thanks for stopping by. Bet you've been busier than the proverbial one-armed paper hanger this month.<br /><br />Tina- Glad you find it intriguing. More to come...<br /><br />Janie- Thanks. I crack me up, too.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-89166668991540294962012-04-16T12:55:17.487-04:002012-04-16T12:55:17.487-04:00Norse Code! hahahahahahaha
That's adorable.
L...Norse Code! hahahahahahaha<br />That's adorable.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-61512050894087632192012-04-16T12:30:04.058-04:002012-04-16T12:30:04.058-04:00I would love to hear more about your adventures in...I would love to hear more about your adventures in amateur radio. Sounds intriguing.Tina L. Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780807680745838371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-82705754909544158592012-04-16T12:21:03.562-04:002012-04-16T12:21:03.562-04:00This post makes me realize how aptly named the Int...This post makes me realize how aptly named the Internet is!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-60427756082270664952012-04-16T12:02:59.925-04:002012-04-16T12:02:59.925-04:00Carrie- Nope, none of our kiddies or grandkiddies ...Carrie- Nope, none of our kiddies or grandkiddies drew the picture. I found it on morguefiles and really liked it. Gee, I don't THINK my car's a time machine, although I HAVE noticed time has been moving awfully darned fast!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-20003306871673235592012-04-16T11:50:06.209-04:002012-04-16T11:50:06.209-04:00I love the kiddie drawing (was that one of your ki...I love the kiddie drawing (was that one of your kiddie-winkles?). As for your car, you sure that's not a time machine?CarrieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760105674950918729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-39650147027863961962012-04-16T11:31:09.690-04:002012-04-16T11:31:09.690-04:00Margo- I never thought about it like that, but you...Margo- I never thought about it like that, but you're right. The definition does apply to many parts of our lives. Thank you so much for stopping by, dear lady. I'll be returning the favor asap.<br /><br />Tracy- Cool. I know not everyone wants to be an amateur radio operator, but it tickles me to make more people aware of us and what we do. I hope your weekend is off to a super start, too. Everything's coming up roses here.<br /><br />Suze- My novel doesn't have anything to do with amateur radio or anything technical at all, if that's what you're wondering. It's titled "Hot Flashes and Warm Lemonade" and is about a woman who has to learn how to shed her illusions, accept reality, and turn her wishbone into backbone. Some humor, some tragedy. (And I've taken entirely too much time diddling with it.) Thanks for asking.<br /><br />Nezzy- Truckers and CBs go together like grits and cheese, don't they? A lot of the truckers we know have also gotten their amateur radio licenses, too, to "extend their reach", so to speak. Thank you so much for stopping by. Will be popping in over at your blog asap, good buddy.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-33671492893075426172012-04-16T11:18:35.268-04:002012-04-16T11:18:35.268-04:00This is one great radio set up girl!!! This Ozark...This is one great radio set up girl!!! This Ozark Farm Chick and Farm Boy owned a truckin' company for awhile and let me tell ya...these radios saved out bacon more than once.<br /><br />From the happy hills and hollers of the beautiful Missouri Ponderosa, ya'll have a blessed and beautiful week...10~4!!! Heeeheheheh!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.com