• Re: Ham Radio Things

    From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Friday, September 26, 2025 14:08:25
    Ed,

    Your writing about Congress being paid a lot had me think of
    our President. If the thought came to his mind he would
    probably adjust their payment scale. Ed

    Those who complain that they can't survive on over $300,000 a
    year, don't have a clue.

    They should also be paid ONLY when they are in session, and NOT
    when they are on recess, or if the government is shut down...which
    appears likely next week.

    He's donating his salary to a designated charity...but they
    would not be caught dead doing likewise.

    Daryl

    ... H.A.M. - Have Another Meal, Haven't Any Money, Haven't Any Memory
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 12:35:10

    Ed,

    Those who complain that they can't survive on over $300,000 a
    year, don't have a clue.

    They should also be paid ONLY when they are in session, and NOT
    when they are on recess, or if the government is shut down...which
    appears likely next week.

    He's donating his salary to a designated charity...but they
    would not be caught dead doing likewise.

    Daryl

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    Daryl,
    Sunday morning the message was in Matthew chapter 6 about God and mammon.
    I wonder if their Chaplin ever preached about that topic to them.
    Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Thursday, October 02, 2025 11:56:10
    Ed,

    Sunday morning the message was in Matthew chapter 6 about God
    and mammon. I wonder if their Chaplin ever preached about that
    topic to them.

    It makes you wonder.

    On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

    1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to
    the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit
    the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

    The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
    as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
    cause a fatal heart attack.

    The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
    not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
    has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

    The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

    You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! <G>

    2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never
    heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
    The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

    He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
    led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
    a choice??!! <G>).

    "Excellent!!" the pastor said.

    He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
    Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

    "Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

    Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
    to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

    He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! <G>

    3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing. However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
    It All".

    As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

    The Music Director was fired. <G>

    Daryl

    ... I'm only one step away from being rich...all I need is money.
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Friday, October 10, 2025 10:59:59

    Ed,

    It makes you wonder.

    On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

    1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to
    the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit
    the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

    The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
    as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
    cause a fatal heart attack.

    The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
    not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
    has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

    The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

    You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! <G>

    2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
    The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

    He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
    led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
    a choice??!! <G>).

    "Excellent!!" the pastor said.

    He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
    Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

    He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

    "Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

    Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
    to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

    He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! <G>

    3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing. However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
    It All".

    As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

    The Music Director was fired. <G>

    Daryl

    ... I'm only one step away from being rich...all I need is money.
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    All three of those were good.
    Thanks, Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Friday, October 10, 2025 16:55:50
    Ed,

    All three of those were good.

    And, you can tell those over the air. :)

    Daryl

    ... I used to have money in the bank----now I run a BBS
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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Daryl Stout on Sunday, October 12, 2025 13:02:35

    Ed,

    And, you can tell those over the air. :)

    Daryl

    ... I used to have money in the bank----now I run a BBS
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    And they can be told in Church too.
    Ed
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Monday, October 13, 2025 23:03:15
    Ed,

    And, you can tell those over the air. :)

    And they can be told in Church too.

    When I was at a choir retreat several years ago, they "broke the
    ice" with the "Church Bulletin Bloopers".

    No matter how many times you hear them, they are a scream!!

    Daryl

    ... I just bought a cured ham...wonder what it had...
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:19/33 to Ed Vance on Friday, October 17, 2025 12:22:24
    Ed,

    While reading the Tagline Ithought to ask was that Ham a
    Amateur Extra, General or Technician Class Licensee?

    When we eat ham, they never tell us what it had, or what its
    callsign was...even though we're being cannibalistic (hi hi).

    Also remember seeing your message that You can't be cured.
    Me neither.

    Being a Ham didn't affect me at all...at all...at all...at all.
    The same for being a Sysop. <G>

    Daryl, N5VLZ

    ... After two days in the hospital, I took a turn for the nurse.
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