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Good evening everyone, please find the long-expected press release below:
Earliest, on August 7th, I have bought my jacket (ProBiker Liberty) and gloves (ProBiker PRX-5 Black) from this shop, a local distributor of this vendor. Since the trousers (ProBiker Concorde II), boots (ProBiker Louis'70) and socks (ProBiker) were not on their stock at that time, I have placed a special order for them which was subsequently delivered on August 18th. The helmet is an anonymous Venom matt-black flip-up that I got from my former trainer (for sentimental reasons) and will probably get replaced when outgrown by either a ProBiker KX4 or a Shark EvoLine -- time will tell.
Earlier, on August 12th, I have passed the theoretical exam for the motorcycle riding license with a score of 17 out of 20 (barely, as 16 results in a failing grade).
Today, at around 10:45EEST, I have passed the practical exam for the motorcycle riding license (category "A" driving license as the local terminology calls it) :-) This allows me to drive a self-powered two-wheeled vehicle on any public road, irrespective of displacement, weight and power.
Later, at about 12:30EEST, my registration request for a motorcycle has been accepted by the local authorities and even later, at about 19:10EEST, I have been issued a number plate and registration certificate.
The motorcycle is a blue and white 1997 Yamaha Virago XV535 which I bought a few days ago and the number plate is B-11-RVW. The motorcycle is still parked at the previous owner's location, somewhere in the small city of Otopeni so I have to find the nerve to go and ride it back home :-)
That is all for now and I hope it answers most of your questions :-) I shall write the full story too because I think it would be useful for others wanting to follow in my footsteps and I shall also post pictures as soon as I take them. Please allow until this weekend for those two to happen.
Have a good night everyone,
@Dexter
Earliest, on August 7th, I have bought my jacket (ProBiker Liberty) and gloves (ProBiker PRX-5 Black) from this shop, a local distributor of this vendor. Since the trousers (ProBiker Concorde II), boots (ProBiker Louis'70) and socks (ProBiker) were not on their stock at that time, I have placed a special order for them which was subsequently delivered on August 18th. The helmet is an anonymous Venom matt-black flip-up that I got from my former trainer (for sentimental reasons) and will probably get replaced when outgrown by either a ProBiker KX4 or a Shark EvoLine -- time will tell.
Earlier, on August 12th, I have passed the theoretical exam for the motorcycle riding license with a score of 17 out of 20 (barely, as 16 results in a failing grade).
Today, at around 10:45EEST, I have passed the practical exam for the motorcycle riding license (category "A" driving license as the local terminology calls it) :-) This allows me to drive a self-powered two-wheeled vehicle on any public road, irrespective of displacement, weight and power.
Later, at about 12:30EEST, my registration request for a motorcycle has been accepted by the local authorities and even later, at about 19:10EEST, I have been issued a number plate and registration certificate.
The motorcycle is a blue and white 1997 Yamaha Virago XV535 which I bought a few days ago and the number plate is B-11-RVW. The motorcycle is still parked at the previous owner's location, somewhere in the small city of Otopeni so I have to find the nerve to go and ride it back home :-)
That is all for now and I hope it answers most of your questions :-) I shall write the full story too because I think it would be useful for others wanting to follow in my footsteps and I shall also post pictures as soon as I take them. Please allow until this weekend for those two to happen.
Have a good night everyone,
@Dexter
Good evening everyone,
Moving on with the story, I've attended 7 motorcycle riding classes and 5 car driving classes up to now. I've never written anything about how my driving class is going for the simple reason that my focus (preference and passion) is mainly on (for) riding; nevertheless, there may be some of you out there wanting to know so here goes.
The driving class is held on a pool of Citroën C1s which, funny as it may look, seems to have been a wise choice because it handles very well and is very forgiving with the lack of skills usually found in a beginner.
The particular car I'm taking my class on has a clicky 2nd gear (it shifts smoothly into it while at rest but it produces an audible metallic click when shifting while rolling, even if the clutch is fully depressed), a stubborn 1st gear (again, smooth shifting when at rest but needs quite a push on the lever when moving) and a phantom clutch (there are two traction peaks within the pedal travel instead of just one).
Moving on to the good side, the servo-assisted steering has a very responsive and sturdy feel both while at speed and when creeping through back alleys. Strangely though, it feels like a motorcycle's handlebar when hitting potholes in the pavement al low speed :-) Another good feature is the servo-assisted brake which works smoothly in a linearly progressive way both when at speed and while coasting -- a very good thing for a beginner which tends to slam it every so often :-D
And what about me? Oh well, as I've mentioned previously, I'm not that much into driving as I am into riding. I'm making visible progress, I'm learning and I shall get my (car driver) license but my focus will remain with motorcycles and riding.
Speaking of which ...
And, last but not the least, I've found a good place to shop for equipment & apparel :-)
Finally, I would like to quote David L. Hough, the author of (among many others) More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride, as he found the perfect way to describe the attitude of a good motorcyclist: "Motorcyclists, like pilots, put the priority on avoiding accidents rather than attempting to survive accidents. The energy is focused on doing everything right, rather than surviving the crash.". This also helps me with explaining my choice to various people concerned with the risks involved :-) ... and this will also help me explain my future choice (I expect it to happen next year, from February onwards -- but I'm not sure of my budget yet) of taking classes for a PPL+IR license.
That's all for tonight,
Sleep well and ride safe,
@Dexter
Moving on with the story, I've attended 7 motorcycle riding classes and 5 car driving classes up to now. I've never written anything about how my driving class is going for the simple reason that my focus (preference and passion) is mainly on (for) riding; nevertheless, there may be some of you out there wanting to know so here goes.
The driving class is held on a pool of Citroën C1s which, funny as it may look, seems to have been a wise choice because it handles very well and is very forgiving with the lack of skills usually found in a beginner.
The particular car I'm taking my class on has a clicky 2nd gear (it shifts smoothly into it while at rest but it produces an audible metallic click when shifting while rolling, even if the clutch is fully depressed), a stubborn 1st gear (again, smooth shifting when at rest but needs quite a push on the lever when moving) and a phantom clutch (there are two traction peaks within the pedal travel instead of just one).
Moving on to the good side, the servo-assisted steering has a very responsive and sturdy feel both while at speed and when creeping through back alleys. Strangely though, it feels like a motorcycle's handlebar when hitting potholes in the pavement al low speed :-) Another good feature is the servo-assisted brake which works smoothly in a linearly progressive way both when at speed and while coasting -- a very good thing for a beginner which tends to slam it every so often :-D
And what about me? Oh well, as I've mentioned previously, I'm not that much into driving as I am into riding. I'm making visible progress, I'm learning and I shall get my (car driver) license but my focus will remain with motorcycles and riding.
Speaking of which ...
- I learned how to lean the motorcycle in a controllable fashion while taking a turn, much like I had been able to do with my bicycle before
- I learned how to apply gentle throttle while taking a turn to stabilize the motorcycle's posture and trajectory
- I learned how to prop it up its center stand without hurting anyone (myself, bystanders and motorcycle included)
- I learned how to push it around without straddling it, without dropping it (or making a mess out of my arms in an attempt to keep it from falling) and without the help of the engine (it may sound funny but it's a mandatory examination item, just as propping it up/taking it off the center stand)
- I started practicing riding in zigzag through a string of traffic cones spaced 2m apart (another mandatory part of the examination). It works, but I need some more practice to iron out any hesitation while shifting my weight from one side to the other
- I started practicing quick stops ;-)
And, last but not the least, I've found a good place to shop for equipment & apparel :-)
Finally, I would like to quote David L. Hough, the author of (among many others) More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride, as he found the perfect way to describe the attitude of a good motorcyclist: "Motorcyclists, like pilots, put the priority on avoiding accidents rather than attempting to survive accidents. The energy is focused on doing everything right, rather than surviving the crash.". This also helps me with explaining my choice to various people concerned with the risks involved :-) ... and this will also help me explain my future choice (I expect it to happen next year, from February onwards -- but I'm not sure of my budget yet) of taking classes for a PPL+IR license.
That's all for tonight,
Sleep well and ride safe,
@Dexter
Moving on with the series, the 3rd day at motorcycle school went as follows:
See you all soon,
@Dexter
- the bad throttle on the GZ125 magically fixed itself over weekend, I had the smoothest ride with it in the beginning of the class
- feeling confident with the GZ125, I quickly switched motorcycles and took the GZ250 out for a ride. It was a lot better this time, no jerks, no surprises, not even on the sandy parts of the riding court's concrete floor. At first, the extra weight of the GZ250 felt scary as it seemed harder to move from side to side, but as I set myself in motion it actually felt much more stable and even easier to control (less prone to "it doesn't go where I want it to" surprises) than the GZ125
- also, the 250cm3 engine behaves differently (i.e. better) in that it has enough power to move the motorcycle steadily forward while at idle without strange sudden changes in rpm. Moreover, it keeps that steadiness while opening the throttle, making it a lot easier for me to control the overall speed of the motorcycle and to apply power when needed (e.g. when riding up a bump). I wonder how a 535cm3 feels like ...
- the front brake behaves just like sixx commented a few days ago, thanks again for pointing out the engineering details that escaped me.
See you all soon,
@Dexter
(An apology to all of you out there that may be thinking I'm flooding the aggregator -- no I am not. Even if NABPS was written by me, it is a public service and I back it with the full extent of my respect and support, no less than for any other public service.
It just so happens that I feel joyful and inspired -- to write -- lately; that only happens to me for two reasons: when I'm hurt beyond tears and when I'm very very happy. We'll find out which was it by the end of next week ...)
I've just watched Coach Carter on TV, liked it and found the following piece of dialogue very valuable and inspiring for my way of life. It would seem somebody up there insisted on having me watch and hear that tonight, not a minute later, not a day earlier. Interesting ...
Anyway, here is the quote:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
It is the very reason for which I insist on going on my way and on enchanting others with my old-fashioned and "different" way, for I deeply believe world-wide change starts with a single person -- just as a 1000 step trip starts with the first.
I'll keep on shining, even if it (temporarily) blinds the weak,
@Dexter
It just so happens that I feel joyful and inspired -- to write -- lately; that only happens to me for two reasons: when I'm hurt beyond tears and when I'm very very happy. We'll find out which was it by the end of next week ...)
I've just watched Coach Carter on TV, liked it and found the following piece of dialogue very valuable and inspiring for my way of life. It would seem somebody up there insisted on having me watch and hear that tonight, not a minute later, not a day earlier. Interesting ...
Anyway, here is the quote:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
It is the very reason for which I insist on going on my way and on enchanting others with my old-fashioned and "different" way, for I deeply believe world-wide change starts with a single person -- just as a 1000 step trip starts with the first.
I'll keep on shining, even if it (temporarily) blinds the weak,
@Dexter
As promised, here is what happened in day two at the riding school:
Moving to issues of a more tangible nature, I have done some research in what the motorcycle itself is concerned and hit a dense wall: the utter stupidity of Romanian dealers :-( I still have some to check out the next week, but the situation is quite grim, as I have previously mentioned when replying to a comment here.
Anyway, here is my shortlist, sorted in decreasing order of preference (all are 2009 model):
The second-best option (if no dealers are to be found here that are willing to sell one of the cited models) would be to ship it by special order from Germany ...
@Dexter
- Unquestionable evidence to the fact that CyberDyne 7s do have at least one background process dedicated to continuous self-improvement, balance was not an issue anymore :-) Neither when moving slowly, nor while speeding and not even while taking a turn or stopping (needless to say, the "right foot on the pedal, firmly!" difficulty disappeared as well)
- Having my mind offloaded by all those, I could concentrate on other things such as making the physics work to your advantage when taking a turn, working with (as opposed to against :-)) the motorcycle when riding on and off a bump in the ground and coping with a bad throttle:
- Probably owing to its age (bad/sticky cable) and the colder air (different combustion behaviour) this morning, the GZ125's throttle behaved in a very devilish, 2-stroke-like, quite erratic way. It was bad, but I was a lot more relaxed and self-confident than in the first lesson so I could take my time with it such that I never managed to stall (or completely stop) the engine, nor choke it by opening the throttle abruptly while at low rpm and under torque. I have to say it was a very interesting experience (riding with a bad throttle, that is) from which I learned a lot about how the engine reacts when faced with sudden changes in torque and throttle gauge; I think it has helped me understand a lot more than if everything had worked fine, as I now know what to expect from an erratic engine and how to persuade it, nicely, to go my way ;-)
- Since everything was going so well, I was just about to ask the trainer if I could switch motorcycles (I must have my rematch with the GZ250 after what she did to me in the first class!) OR if I could try the second gear as well :-) but I quickly realized I should not hurry things up, even if my mind is quite restless about it :-) So, at the next class, on Monday morning, I'll try and do both.
Moving to issues of a more tangible nature, I have done some research in what the motorcycle itself is concerned and hit a dense wall: the utter stupidity of Romanian dealers :-( I still have some to check out the next week, but the situation is quite grim, as I have previously mentioned when replying to a comment here.
Anyway, here is my shortlist, sorted in decreasing order of preference (all are 2009 model):
- Kawasaki Ninja 250R, MSRP: 4000USD
- Yamaha V Star 250, MSRP: 3800USD
- Honda Rebel 250, MSRP: 4000USD
- Yamaha YBR250, MSRP: 4300EUR (seems to be EU-only)
- Suzuki GZ250, MSRP: 3800USD
- Suzuki TU250X, MSRP: 3800USD
- Kawasaki Eliminator 125, MSRP: 2800USD
The second-best option (if no dealers are to be found here that are willing to sell one of the cited models) would be to ship it by special order from Germany ...
@Dexter
Following up on my previous post, I'll let you all in on what I've learned after the first day of hands-on motorcycle training :-)
I just loved it and the next lesson is on Saturday morning, from 9:00EEST onwards. I'll be sure to follow up with thoughts and things I've learned after each one :-)
Finally, for completeness, the motorcycles used at the class are Suzuki GZ125 and GZ250s.
Until next time,
@Dexter
- Forget all you've learned (and taught your mind and body to do) while riding a bicycle -- the motorcycle physics are mostly the other way around
- Static equilibrium is harder to achieve than dynamic equilibrium -- it is even harder to persuade your mind to drive your muscles the way it needs to do so to achieve that
- While it's very easy to drive a bicycle slowly, it's harder to do so with a motorcycle -- in that the bicycle part comes naturally but the motorcycle part is an acquired skill
- While you would dismount your bicycle and stand next to it as a "safe posture", you would firmly mount (straddle) the motorcycle, putting most of your weight on the saddle and keeping your legs on the ground for balance. It's a bit counter-intuitive but quite essential as the motorcycle is some 10 times heavier than the bicycle ...
- The bicycle is lighter than you, therefore you control it and it will go where you want it to. The motorcycle is heavier than you, therefore you have to persuade it to go where you want it to. It's always a good idea to know you motorcycle very very well, in what it's physics are concerned, at the very least
- The motorcycle's engine is always more powerful than what your legs used to be on the bicycle AND it's something you do not control with your mind, but rather with the throttle -- a lot of kinky things happen because of that. As such, knowing (or getting used to) the way your motorcycle behaves in real life situations is quite important
- There is a huge difference between 125cm3 and 250cm3! While I could get to a point of common understanding with the former at both low and medium rpm, both when driving straight and while taking a turn; it was nearly impossible to cooperate in a fully deterministic way with the latter, at least not in the first half hour or so. I don't even want to imagine how something like 1400cm3 feels like :-) Not yet, at least :-D
- Stepping on the brake pedal with your right foot while you are moving, riding on something, is a very mind-boggling experience :-) especially when you've ridden a bicycle for years before. Speaking about brakes, it is a very good idea to assume the front brake does not exist, to simply erase it from the landscape :-D just to be on the safe side.
I just loved it and the next lesson is on Saturday morning, from 9:00EEST onwards. I'll be sure to follow up with thoughts and things I've learned after each one :-)
Finally, for completeness, the motorcycles used at the class are Suzuki GZ125 and GZ250s.
Until next time,
@Dexter
Hello everyone,
This is just a short note to let you all know I shall be leaving for Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca tomorrow at 07:00 EET for a classified work-related mission -- however, the time not spent on the mission itself is as free and open as I have accustomed you with ;-)
If there's anyone of you located in (or passing by) my path (or one of the cities thereof), I will be available for a get together on Monday evening -- feel free to get in touch with me, I welcome any kind of company :-)
Internet accesibility prevailing, I shall edit this post as I move on through the week and as my schedule stabilises so there are chances I shall also be available for get-toghethers at other times than those announced as of yet.
(later edit at 20:32EET on Monday, January 12th, 2009)
It would seem the plans have changed and we made a straight run for Cluj-Napoca where we are also spending the night. Tomorrow will most probably end with a trip to Sibiu so I'll make the next post from there.
(later edit at 19:04EET on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009)
We have left today for Sibiu where we arrived at about 14:30. I am now writing from Hotel Silva via 802.11 and I will be here tomorrow as well, probably just until noon when I shall again leave, this time for Curtea de Argeş. Plans dictate we shall spend the night there, only to return to Piteşti on Thursday morning and, finally, return back home by Thursday evening.
(later edit at 12:15EET on Thursday, January 15th, 2009)
There was no Internet access at the lodging facility in Curtea de Argeş so I was unable to make a final status update last night. The mission ended well (including the last stop in Piteşti) and I am now writing from home.
As for the trip itself, I shall be manning a reduced NavCom position as my partner will handle Intelligence services. This will, however, not affect the mission's overall importance as it also happens to be my new Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx's maiden flight :-)
Speaking of communications, I shall be taking my HAM rig with me and keep a constant ear on 2m (145.250MHz and 145.225MHz, NFM, voice) so, if there's anyone of you out there wishing to CQ YO3HVT, I'd be glad and honoured to reply and consequently QSL ;-) I will also CQ 2m at each stop so watch out if you happen to be in (radio-)proximity of A1 as you might just catch me on air :-)
See you all on air or at destination,
@Dexter
This is just a short note to let you all know I shall be leaving for Sibiu and Cluj-Napoca tomorrow at 07:00 EET for a classified work-related mission -- however, the time not spent on the mission itself is as free and open as I have accustomed you with ;-)
If there's anyone of you located in (or passing by) my path (or one of the cities thereof), I will be available for a get together on Monday evening -- feel free to get in touch with me, I welcome any kind of company :-)
Internet accesibility prevailing, I shall edit this post as I move on through the week and as my schedule stabilises so there are chances I shall also be available for get-toghethers at other times than those announced as of yet.
(later edit at 20:32EET on Monday, January 12th, 2009)
It would seem the plans have changed and we made a straight run for Cluj-Napoca where we are also spending the night. Tomorrow will most probably end with a trip to Sibiu so I'll make the next post from there.
(later edit at 19:04EET on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009)
We have left today for Sibiu where we arrived at about 14:30. I am now writing from Hotel Silva via 802.11 and I will be here tomorrow as well, probably just until noon when I shall again leave, this time for Curtea de Argeş. Plans dictate we shall spend the night there, only to return to Piteşti on Thursday morning and, finally, return back home by Thursday evening.
(later edit at 12:15EET on Thursday, January 15th, 2009)
There was no Internet access at the lodging facility in Curtea de Argeş so I was unable to make a final status update last night. The mission ended well (including the last stop in Piteşti) and I am now writing from home.
As for the trip itself, I shall be manning a reduced NavCom position as my partner will handle Intelligence services. This will, however, not affect the mission's overall importance as it also happens to be my new Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx's maiden flight :-)
Speaking of communications, I shall be taking my HAM rig with me and keep a constant ear on 2m (145.250MHz and 145.225MHz, NFM, voice) so, if there's anyone of you out there wishing to CQ YO3HVT, I'd be glad and honoured to reply and consequently QSL ;-) I will also CQ 2m at each stop so watch out if you happen to be in (radio-)proximity of A1 as you might just catch me on air :-)
See you all on air or at destination,
@Dexter
Hello everyone,
This is just a short note to let you know I'm done (for the moment) with tweaking this blog's design and overall appearance (an effort which began some 3 weeks ago when I left Minimalist Blue - the default style - for something new).
Most changes are readily visible: the style sheet has changed and with it the typefaces and colors did too; the layout has shed the third column (more space for my <pre /> text!) and, finally, the sidebar has changed content as the Asset List went out and the classic Blog Roll went in :-)
Other, more subtle changes (in what the sidebar is concerned) include the RSS link which appeared alongside the original one for ATOM, extra section headers and (this used to be a big pain after the MT 4.2 upgrade, but now it's fixed :-) ) the aspect of the Tag Cloud.
Furthermore, a couple of new plugins were installed, most notably one for visitor statistics and one to also allow login (for commenting) using your Google account (in addition to those types of accounts that were already supported).
See you at the next post,
@Dexter
This is just a short note to let you know I'm done (for the moment) with tweaking this blog's design and overall appearance (an effort which began some 3 weeks ago when I left Minimalist Blue - the default style - for something new).
Most changes are readily visible: the style sheet has changed and with it the typefaces and colors did too; the layout has shed the third column (more space for my <pre /> text!) and, finally, the sidebar has changed content as the Asset List went out and the classic Blog Roll went in :-)
Other, more subtle changes (in what the sidebar is concerned) include the RSS link which appeared alongside the original one for ATOM, extra section headers and (this used to be a big pain after the MT 4.2 upgrade, but now it's fixed :-) ) the aspect of the Tag Cloud.
Furthermore, a couple of new plugins were installed, most notably one for visitor statistics and one to also allow login (for commenting) using your Google account (in addition to those types of accounts that were already supported).
See you at the next post,
@Dexter
I know I owe you, my most discerning audience, a post covering the recent upgrade of heracles.linux360.ro in great detail which I shall write and post upon returning from this mission.
Thank you for your patience and understanding for my rather hectic schedule these days.
Hello everyone,
This is just a short note to let you all know I shall be leaving for Iaşi tomorrow at 05:45 EET to participate as keynote speaker at this event. At the time of this writing, the event agenda was still not updated as it is I who will hold the presentations originally booked by Daniel Ilieş and Mihai Rauţă.
If there's anyone of you located in (or passing by) the area at that time, I will be available for a get together on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon and evening -- feel free to get in touch with me, I welcome any kind of company :-)
As for the trip itself, I shall be manning the NavComTel Officer position (as usual) providing navigation (both GIS and tactics; via GPS/Magnetic Compass and GIS data); communication (making sure all team members stay in touch and get an accurate and fresh copy of essential mission data) and intelligence (location liaison; remote logistics etc.) services to the team.
Speaking of communications, I shall be taking my HAM rig with me and keep a constant ear on 2m (145.250MHz and 145.225MHz) so, if there's anyone of you out there wishing to CQ YO3HVT, I'd be glad and honoured to reply and consequently QSL ;-) I will also CQ 2m at each stop so watch out if you happen to be in (radio-)proximity of E85 as you might just catch me on air :-)
See you all on air or at destination,
@Dexter
Thank you for your patience and understanding for my rather hectic schedule these days.
Hello everyone,
This is just a short note to let you all know I shall be leaving for Iaşi tomorrow at 05:45 EET to participate as keynote speaker at this event. At the time of this writing, the event agenda was still not updated as it is I who will hold the presentations originally booked by Daniel Ilieş and Mihai Rauţă.
If there's anyone of you located in (or passing by) the area at that time, I will be available for a get together on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon and evening -- feel free to get in touch with me, I welcome any kind of company :-)
As for the trip itself, I shall be manning the NavComTel Officer position (as usual) providing navigation (both GIS and tactics; via GPS/Magnetic Compass and GIS data); communication (making sure all team members stay in touch and get an accurate and fresh copy of essential mission data) and intelligence (location liaison; remote logistics etc.) services to the team.
Speaking of communications, I shall be taking my HAM rig with me and keep a constant ear on 2m (145.250MHz and 145.225MHz) so, if there's anyone of you out there wishing to CQ YO3HVT, I'd be glad and honoured to reply and consequently QSL ;-) I will also CQ 2m at each stop so watch out if you happen to be in (radio-)proximity of E85 as you might just catch me on air :-)
See you all on air or at destination,
@Dexter
Two weeks after having issued an open invitation to a local dance class I find myself facing the gruesome reality of not having it accepted (or even answered, or even commented upon) by anyone.
Anyone save for Syl (which, obviously, is a guy) which makes me face another gruesome mind challenge, this time a dilemma:
Either way, things are not looking good.
At all ...
_dexter
Anyone save for Syl (which, obviously, is a guy) which makes me face another gruesome mind challenge, this time a dilemma:
- Syl is gay and I did not know it, or
- I should turn gay and I don't know it!
- There are no more ladies in this world or those that remain are either too old or too technologically challenged (or isolated) to read this blog; hence (for the purpose of our reasoning) they are extinct.
This is probably the most gruesome hypothesis as there is no use whatsoever for a gentleman in a world that has done away with ladies -- therefore my existence is obsolete and it's only a matter of time until nature will optimize it out - All ladies that existed in this world and were able to read this blog decayed to the form of piţipoance, rendering their mind and soul useless for such a profound and passionate pursuit as dancing is.
Either way, things are not looking good.
At all ...
_dexter
