I realize it will be a major life change over all but figure I'll still be 
able to squeeze a little radio in here and there. I miss it too much being 
off the air, I'll manage it if maybe with a bit of cut back.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: Strange Power Readings With LDG TW1


> lol.
> I still managed to find time for radio with my kids around.
> Babies sleep for the first 6 months anyway...and there's always a couple
> hours here and there to sit down and play radio.
> Sure, you probably won't be able to do the 24 hour contests, but you can
> definitely stay on the air if you really want to.
> I think of it this way.  If ham radio was a big part of my life before 
> kids,
> why would I want to completely drop it when they show up?  Kids should be
> your life, but they should also fit into your life as it is...and if they
> don't, well, then don't have kids.  If you can't fit them into your 
> existing
> life style, then one shouldn't have them.
> I see way too many people have kids, change their entire life style, then
> regret it later on.
> Especially with babies, you can sit and cuddle them or just hold them, and
> still have a mike in your hand.  Several of my ham friends do that.
> I did it lots.  Your either sitting there doing nothing, because putting a
> little one to sleep can be a pretty long and borring process, or you can 
> be
> productive and play radio.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BS
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 11:22 AM
> Subject: Re: Strange Power Readings With LDG TW1
>
>
>> John, this is your first child, right?
>> You won't have time for radio for years!