i can honestly say i wasn't really reading this thread, and i got the note 
from that hamtestonlone place today, i like code but just bringing in a 
brailler to a testing site was unhandy and im sure the others got distracted 
too

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gery Gaubert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 1:47 PM
Subject: morse code


> You know, I have been reading this thread since Friday.  I made 2 or 3
> comments in regards to it also.  I usually don't read all messages in a
> thread but I did in this case.  Everyone seems to have his or her
> beliefs and I respect that.  I sincerely hope that it isn't the great
> divide of mateur operators.  It is more important than ever for us to
> stick together and encourage good radio practices.  In some cases it is
> easier for us than it was in the past but isn't that what life is all
> about.  I remember stories that my grandfather told me.  He had it
> really hard.  My dad had it a little easier and so on.  Yes some
> youngsters don't appreciate what they have but don't group all yourng
> into 1 group and say they don't appreciate anything.  My son is 16 and
> he appreciates what he has.  I am trying to teach him even at 16 to
> appreciate what you have, work hard and give thanks to god.  I think he
> will be alright as will the future of ham radio.  I know I will do what
> ever I can to make amateur radio interesting rewarding, and dducational
> for as many people as I can.