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    Posted: 04 April 2010 at 20:01
hi Chris - well not yet got my ID etc or done anything much - but have been asked to assist with some stuff being developed - so early days yet Big smile - but have known a few of the members for many years so its more a case of how they can use me - as with my mobility problems and poorish eyesight ( caused by stroke ) - i am not up to running around any more 

 still the brains OK - its just the body that needs a total rebuild ( i wish LOL )

guess i will be a sort of "tactical reserve " ( read last best hope ) .roflmao

but i STILL make a MEAN cup of tea - years of practice in the fire service don't you know - in fact reached "instructor grade " in the subject  , but wasted on most of the chaps as they would not know their earl grey from their Assam  LOL

best Thumbs Up

Brett G6URM
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it's a wonderful hobby amateur radio - i have friends all over the world - none in this country - but all over the world

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Posts: 93 		Post Options Post Options   Quote G6URM Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 July 2010 at 23:14
well so far so good - been on a few events - been picked up and delivered back home - been cursing the name "raynet" the next day when the arthritis got its revenge - but not too bad on the whole - met some nice folks and have gotten out of the house - which is good as otherwise i would probably have been staring at the walls ,the TV , or the cat - ideal for a socially isolated person such as myself

some events i simply have to demure on as all nighters or very long ones can be too much - but the GC realises that - the rest its just a question of hitting the pain killers prior to the event

as to those of you who can only operate from home - have a look at the raynet "hf " team - may be an option ??

the thing is to realise ones limitations - so long as you don't attempt to do what you SHOLD know you cant do - there will be a job that needs doing and one can feel that you are of some use

also don't be afraid to speak up and "remind ' people of your limitations - as some have little concept OF the limitations that disability can impose ( mind you that's universal in society )

having said that so far .............
BRETT - G6URM - PLYMOUTH

it's a wonderful hobby amateur radio - i have friends all over the world - none in this country - but all over the world

tony Hancock : -the radio ham
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And of course, all disabled amateurs should bear in mind the support available from the RAIBC.
www.raibc.org.uk
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Originally posted by GW4KJW


And of course, all disabled amateurs should bear in mind the support available from the RAIBC.www.raibc.org.uk


a very good point there Gareth
BRETT - G6URM - PLYMOUTH

it's a wonderful hobby amateur radio - i have friends all over the world - none in this country - but all over the world

tony Hancock : -the radio ham
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