V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 hours ago, wa4chq said: 10m is starting to come around. I worked a guy in France last week with only 5w on 10m. When the PLL tuners made their appearance in CB radio, it didn't take long for tinkerers like myself to find that you could modify the PLL chips to create many more channels on your CB other than just the legal 40. A couple of my radios operated in 10m and down below CB into "Civil Air Patrol" freqs. It wasn't wise to play around on those lower freqs, though. Skip was sooo easy during the sunspot peak of '79 or so. I would be sitting in the room chatting with a local friend and a booming "Breaker" would come through. I'd end up chatting with the newcomer for a few moments before finding out they were in Toronto, Canada. Fun times! I still have a pile of QSL cards from that solar peak. By the time it peaked again in '90, I was already out of radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Man! This thread has gone all over the place (topic-wise) since it started. It's been really interesting and entertaining, though. Fortunately, at Scot's, we've never been too Nazi-ish about staying on topic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: Man! This thread has gone all over the place (topic-wise) since it started. It's been really interesting and entertaining, though. Fortunately, at Scot's, we've never been too Nazi-ish about staying on topic. I've gotten older since making the original post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Yes, my beard has grown a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 8 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: Yes, my beard has grown a bit. Mine goes down to my sternum 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 14 hours ago, securitybreach said: Mine goes down to my sternum Unless I get really lazy, mine is normally trimmed down to the "George Michael" look. I just trimmed last night, actually. I was getting a bit scruffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: Unless I get really lazy, mine is normally trimmed down to the "George Michael" look. I just trimmed last night, actually. I was getting a bit scruffy. Mine is closer to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crp Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 4 hours ago, securitybreach said: Mine is closer to this way too long for me. When it gets past my ability to hold it in one hand (about 6") the tangles annoy me. For a long time I went with not shaving the sideburns but I've decided it looks too manic, so trim them down so they don't stick out that much , about 2". I do keep my cheeks pretty clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 huhhh....did y'all say somefin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 7 hours ago, crp said: way too long for me. When it gets past my ability to hold it in one hand (about 6") the tangles annoy me. For a long time I went with not shaving the sideburns but I've decided it looks too manic, so trim them down so they don't stick out that much , about 2". I do keep my cheeks pretty clean. Well the sizes are tapered in some so I don't look like a homeless guy. I basically shape it to a point, like a wizard's beard. Never had any tangles but I do use beard balm and shampoo/condition it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share Posted March 23, 2023 I like to check mine for ticks and other vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Too HOT for that kind of beard in FL. About the bushiest I've ever been was in this pic from winter of 2015... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 20 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: Too HOT for that kind of beard in FL. About the bushiest I've ever been was in this pic from winter of 2015... I live in New Orleans which is way hotter than Florida. Our humidity is very thick unlike the dry heat of Florida (I lived in Daytona Beach for 13 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wa4chq Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 6 hours ago, securitybreach said: I live in New Orleans which is way hotter than Florida. Our humidity is very thick unlike the dry heat of Florida (I lived in Daytona Beach for 13 years). I can't stand the humidity we have here in S. E. Virginia. I worked outside in it up until I retired a few years ago for the most part since the early 80's. I'd head out the door at 0730 with a clean, dry tee on only to have it stuck to me by 0800. Right now, the temps are perfect, although I like it when it's cold too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Hmm... you've aged a bit since that '85 Godspeed voyage. Your teeth are still nice and white, though. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Yep and the hairs turned gray too... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Long cruise... no barber, huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 19 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: Long cruise... no barber, huh? I'm not gonna say I was ever bored! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 I still have that watch....got it on right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 What you say...no barber?? Rob Woollard RIP trimming Mike Brookman's hair. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 That was a H3LLUVAN adventure, I would bet! Do you still keep in touch with any of the crew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 12 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: That was a H3LLUVAN adventure, I would bet! Do you still keep in touch with any of the crew? It was a lot of fun. I met some great folks. We keep in touch, the ones still living that is...and we all try to get together as a group once a year. All of us live in Virginia. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, wa4chq said: the ones still living that is... What? No seances w/ bumps, bangs, howls, dangling chains? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, V.T. Eric Layton said: What? No seances w/ bumps, bangs, howls, dangling chains? I leave the hoo-doo voo-doo, Edgar Cayce stuff to my seester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) My sister Edited March 26, 2023 by wa4chq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crp Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 2:00 PM, wa4chq said: I still have that watch....got it on right now. does it work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa4chq Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, crp said: does it work? Yep....I bought it in 1984....it's self-winding. It still keeps great time. Edited March 28, 2023 by wa4chq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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