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Title: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W2PFY on June 25, 2011, 12:43:49 AM
Yes on this day in 1941 I was born in a house in Elysburg, PA.

When I turned six, I chopped down a cherry tree and the rest is history ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I never thought I would see this day and in fact, I didn't think I would make it to age 50. Now I have to catch up to some of the old timers on here and see if I can make it to 93.

I think I'll buy a fine bottle of Scotch tomorrow and celebrate.


Don't worry about me getting drunk on the air, My transmitters are 125 miles from here :D :D :D

 



Title: Dyn-O-Mite
Post by: Sam KS2AM on June 25, 2011, 01:08:01 AM
Jimmy JJ Walker, also born on this day, says:

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Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: VK7ZL on June 25, 2011, 01:19:54 AM

I think I'll buy a fine bottle of Scotch tomorrow and celebrate.



Happy birthday Terry

Looked up your callsign on QRZ - the candles are already alight.

Bob


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: k4kyv on June 25, 2011, 03:01:39 AM
I don't celebrate my birthday any more.  By the time you reach our age, that's the  day you wear a black arm band.


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KA2DZT on June 25, 2011, 03:27:40 AM
Thanks for letting us know.

Great on making it to the big 70.

Fred


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W3SLK on June 25, 2011, 08:36:19 AM
Hey Terry, maybe you can go here to celebrate. Since it is near where you were born. Plus I live right up the road from where you lived ;D

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Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W1UJR on June 25, 2011, 08:54:44 AM
Good for you OM!
See what clean living and Sunday go to meeting will do for you. :-)
I'll be looking for your message in another 23 years.


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: WD8BIL on June 25, 2011, 09:03:18 AM
Good for you, Terry!

It really is too bad your transmitters are so far away. We could have a fine on air party... no worries about it!

Happy BD, Pal!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: kb3wbb on June 25, 2011, 09:20:17 AM
Welcome to the 70 Club!  :)

I think a day at Knoebels, a couple of rides on the Phoenix, topped by one of their big banana splits is in order!  ;)

Larry


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: Tom WA3KLR on June 25, 2011, 09:29:18 AM
Terry,

Happy birthday and congratulations, UOF!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: K5UJ on June 25, 2011, 09:41:45 AM
I've been reading that 70 is supposed to be the new 40.  Happy 70(40) Terry!   


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W8VG on June 25, 2011, 09:45:23 AM
Happy B-Day Terry and have one for me!  Make sure it's the good stuff--not the alcohol that gets you -- it's all those impurities!



Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: Herb K2VH on June 25, 2011, 12:23:44 PM
"Yes on this day in 1941 I was born in a house in Elysburg, PA. " - Terry

Hey KID, I beat you there on October 17, 1939 in Buffoon-a-lo, NY.  Yes, apparently 70 is the new 40, though I know I was in better shape when I was 40.  Anyhow, enjoy it, Kiddo, and that bottle of Scotch too!



Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W2VW on June 25, 2011, 02:36:36 PM
Happy 70th Terry!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W3GMS on June 25, 2011, 11:12:36 PM
Happy Birthday Terry!  You have made it this far, so I am sure the next 30 or so will be a piece of "cake" :)! 

Enjoy....

Joe, W3GMS


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KX5JT on June 26, 2011, 12:21:19 AM
Hey Terry, congratulations on another trip around the Sun bud! May you have many more!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KC2FXE on June 26, 2011, 09:21:39 AM
 ;D ;D
 HAPPY BIRTYDAY TERRY
            John


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: Steve - K4HX on June 26, 2011, 09:30:25 AM
Congratulations. Have a great one!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W1AEX on June 26, 2011, 10:21:36 AM
Happy Birthday Terry! I'll sing the required song next time I work you on the air!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W1QWT on June 26, 2011, 11:34:31 AM
A slightly belated Happy birthday Terry
Q


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W7TFO on June 26, 2011, 12:45:13 PM
Happy hatch day, OM! :D

73DG

JW Blue is pretty good for celebrations....


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KB2WIG on June 26, 2011, 07:14:41 PM
I will have a beer in your honor.


klc


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W3RSW on June 26, 2011, 07:44:47 PM
....and many happy more Terry.

-with a good single malt


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W4AAB on June 26, 2011, 08:28:55 PM
I'll be there in 12 years if all goes well. Have a happy birthday, OM!!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: Ed - N3LHB on June 26, 2011, 09:19:03 PM
I'll have a Snapps in your honor, OM... maybe 2... Hope you had a great Birthday!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: Opcom on June 26, 2011, 10:00:51 PM
Happy Birthday to you..


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W2PFY on June 28, 2011, 11:21:15 AM
Thanks for all who wished me  HB for the big 70! I know it was self serving but it felt great to get some reply's ;D ;D ;D ;D

I'll be back every five years from now for more :D :D :D :D


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: K2PG on June 28, 2011, 12:17:28 PM
Elysburg? The home of Knoebels? Let's get together there with 'SLK and the rest of the gang. The bad part...as a single guy who likes his own cooking too much, I'm too fat to fit on the really good rides.   :(

Happy birthday!


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KD0HUX on June 28, 2011, 12:26:08 PM
I AM LATE  HAPPY BIRTHDAY


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W2PFY on June 28, 2011, 12:58:19 PM
Yes getting together with SLK,WWL, AMI and others would be fun! I'm trying to get down that way this summer. Up until a few years ago, we had a family reunion at Knobels every June but it dwindled down to no shows and was cancelled. I think the Bloomsburg fair is in late September. I may make it down for that since I haven't been to it in about 50 years. They used to have a ham radio set up there when I was a kid. There may still be a ham fest there early June?

Well, long story short, maybe that is when I'll get down that way.

tnx KD0HUX  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: K2PG on June 28, 2011, 03:23:39 PM
They used to have a ham radio set up there when I was a kid. There may still be a ham fest there early June?

I haven't seen a ham radio setup at the Bloomsburg Fair during the last couple of times that I went there. But you are certainly welcome to be a guest operator at the Cottage of Wattage...the same goes for 'SLK, 'WWL, and the rest of the gang. Be advised, however, that I have more cats than Carter had liver pills...feel free to take some home with you!

The Bloomsburg Hamfest was on Saturday, June 11. My club, the Murgas Amateur Radio Club (K3YTL, Wilkes-Barre) will have its hamfest on Sunday, July 2 at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Route 118 in Lehman. Talk-in is on 146.01/146.61, CTCSS 82.3.


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KM1H on June 28, 2011, 06:30:44 PM
Congrats Terry!  I beat you by a bit over 6 months.

Reaching 70 means you are a true old fart and can be forgiven for being grumpy and making rambling posts ::)

Carl


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: W3SLK on June 28, 2011, 07:34:52 PM
Phil said:
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My club, the Murgas Amateur Radio Club (K3YTL, Wilkes-Barre) will have its hamfest on Sunday, July 2 at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Route 118 in Lehman. Talk-in is on 146.01/146.61, CTCSS 82.3.

I was at the fest at Lime Ridge. Pretty minute compaired to the days at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. I am planning on attending the great Burpgas fest this year. Do yourself a favor and drop the CTCSS tones.


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: w1vtp on June 28, 2011, 09:52:56 PM
Congrats Terry!!

I keep on counting them.  I've cheated the old 3 score and 10 by 4+ years.  Feel great and ready for a second round

Al


Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! THE BIG "70"
Post by: KB5MD on June 30, 2011, 09:02:13 AM
I'm 3.5 years behind  you...but why stop at 93, heck, I'm aiming for 100.
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