Friday, April 19, 2019
Letter "P" ~~ Weekend Roundup
From http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-in-space-pioneer-astronaut-owen-garriott-w5lfl-sk :
"04/15/2019
The US astronaut who pioneered the use of Amateur Radio to make contacts from space — Owen K. Garriott, W5LFL — died April 15 at his home in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 88. Garriott’s ham radio activity ushered in the formal establishment of Amateur Radio in space, first as SAREX — the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment, and later as ARISS — Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.
“Owen Garriott was a good friend and an incredible astronaut,” fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin tweeted. “I have a great sadness as I learn of his passing today. Godspeed Owen.”
An Oklahoma native, Garriott — an electrical engineer — spent 2 months aboard the Skylab space station in 1973 and 10 days aboard Spacelab-1 during a 1983 Space Shuttle Columbia mission. It was during the latter mission that Garriott thrilled radio amateurs around the world by making the first contacts from space. Thousands of hams listened on 2-meter FM, hoping to hear him or to make a contact. Garriott ended up working stations around the globe, among them such notables as the late King Hussein, JY1, of Jordan, and the late US Senator Barry Goldwater, K7UGA. He also made the first CW contact from space. Garriott called hamming from space “a pleasant pastime"...(more at the link above)”
We have a couple of pottery pieces designed and crafted by the now deceased former Mrs. Garriott, a "Moon Jar" and a "Sun Jar" that we proudly display at our home. You can see them here on my older blog post.
Additionally, their daughter was in one of my college classes, taking it for dual credit, college and high school. We did discuss her brother who later also traveled to the Space Station as a civilian.
I am a Ham Radio licensee but never did make contact with any of the Garriott's via Ham Radio.
Passing starts with "G". Please read above of the passing this week of a work friend, Astronaut Owen Garriott. We didn't see each other after I left the space program to teach Business courses at the community college.
The 16th issue of Weekend Roundup for this year...
- the Letter "P" Prompts are:
(A) Starts with "P"; (B) A Favorite; (C) Pile; and (D) Reflection(s).
(A) Starts with "P": "Passing" starts with "P", my work friend at NASA Passed away this week (posted above).
(B) A Favorite: Mrs. Jim's Potato Salad is the BEST, my favorite!!
(C) Pile: A "Pile" of brush by the road.
(D) Reflection(s): An inside window decoration found in the foyer at church this afternoon. An artist came last week to give of his talent.
Mrs. Jim and I also served at church this noon service. I was a greeter for those coming in and we both helped with baptism. Seven were baptized today, we have three more services this weekend, tomorrow evening and two Sunday morning.
We also plan to help with baptism tomorrow evening and I will help again with the service. We attend Second Baptist Church of Houston, the Highway 1463 Campus of the town of Fulshear, Texas (link). There are five other campuses scattered around the Houston, Texas, area.
The fine print:
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Labels: Celebrities, Food, Friends, Jim's Life, Reflections, Things to know, Weekend Roundup 03
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Astronaut Owen Garriott, Amateur Radio W5LFL/SK
From http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-in-space-pioneer-astronaut-owen-garriott-w5lfl-sk :
"04/15/2019
The US astronaut who pioneered the use of Amateur Radio to make contacts from space — Owen K. Garriott, W5LFL — died April 15 at his home in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 88. Garriott’s ham radio activity ushered in the formal establishment of Amateur Radio in space, first as SAREX — the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment, and later as ARISS — Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.
“Owen Garriott was a good friend and an incredible astronaut,” fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin tweeted. “I have a great sadness as I learn of his passing today. Godspeed Owen.”
An Oklahoma native, Garriott — an electrical engineer — spent 2 months aboard the Skylab space station in 1973 and 10 days aboard Spacelab-1 during a 1983 Space Shuttle Columbia mission. It was during the latter mission that Garriott thrilled radio amateurs around the world by making the first contacts from space. Thousands of hams listened on 2-meter FM, hoping to hear him or to make a contact. Garriott ended up working stations around the globe, among them such notables as the late King Hussein, JY1, of Jordan, and the late US Senator Barry Goldwater, K7UGA. He also made the first CW contact from space. Garriott called hamming from space “a pleasant pastime"...(more at the link above)”
We have a couple of pottery pieces designed and crafted by the now deceased former Mrs. Garriott, a "Moon Jar" and a "Sun Jar" that we proudly display at our home. You can see them here on my older blog post.
Additionally, their daughter was in one of my college classes, taking it for dual credit, college and high school. We did discuss her brother who later also traveled to the Space Station as a civilian.
I am a Ham Radio licensee but never did make contact with any of the Garriott's via Ham Radio.
Labels: Celebrities, Jim's Life, space, Work
Thursday, November 13, 2008
In love again!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Briteny Spears?? No, not for this! It's Victoria Beckman
Victoria Beckham tops worst-dressed list - Yahoo! News: "Victoria 'Posh Spice' Beckham — at the top of his [Mr. Blackwell] 48th annual worst-dressed list."
Me? I think she might be a little ahead of her time for poor Ms. Beckman. Just look and decide for yourself. [AP Photo courtesy of Yahoo article. See more.]
"The acid-tongued critic who was designing dresses for the rich and famous when he originated the list in 1960, skewered entertainment's biggest stars in the latest compilation of fashion follies, including Fergie, Kelly Clarkson, Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson.
Insisting it's all in fun to encourage fashion consciousness, Blackwell heaped venom on Beckham, his No. 1 choice on the list released Tuesday.
"Forget the fashion spice, wearing a skirt would suffice! In one skinny-mini monstrosity after another, pouty posh can really wreck-em," he said in a statement."
"Missing from the list was Britney Spears, who has made it many times before."
So?
Kelly Clarkson Fergie Lindsay Lohan Britney Spears Britney Spears Spice Girls Jessica Simpson
Labels: Celebrities, Humor, People
Friday, December 21, 2007
Adi Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blink to the Christmas tree blinking lights!
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[click runza for super size]
She works too!
Here Adi has just gotten back
from helping Santa.
MERRY CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS Santa Sleigh Santa Claus CHRISTMAS Santa YouTube Santa
Labels: Adi, Adi Can, Animals, Celebrities, Dogs, Holiday Posts, Humor, YouTube
Thursday, November 08, 2007
It's Ok -- the New Cell Phone Etiquette in eating places
Brother-in-law Dan and wife, Winetta, and Mrs. Jim
Hey, what's this?
Oh, that's ok, Mrs. Jim is doing it too!
I do it too! So I thought I had better introduce you to the new rules of etiquette for using cell phones in restaurants. It used to be illegal in poor taste you know.
However, necessity and convenience breed change. Just accept it, change comes.
There does need to be some semblance of order in this matter, therefore I have developed the following New Revised Rules of Cell Phone Usage Etiquette in Restaurants. I do believe a few generalizations would make these rules applicable for cell phone use in most any public places.
NEW REVISED RULES OF CELL PHONE USAGE ETIQUETTE IN RESTAURANTS
1. Lay the phone on the table as soon as you sit down. This prevents so much annoyance to other patrons. Generally you can catch it on the first ring that way instead of fumbling through your pockets or purse to find the machine.
2. Talk no louder than you need. It is the loud cell phone talk that bothers other people. Besides loud talking disturbs others who are trying to use their cell phones.
3. Keep your conversation short.
4. Laugh quietly, not out loud! (LOL)
5. For an extended conversation or for more privacy go outside or to an unoccupied area.
6. Do not make unnecessary calls. A quick check on the kids, grandma, or your dog, and the like, is probably necessary now and then.
7. It is better to call while sitting in the restaurant than driving your car. This goes especially for text messaging (unless you have memorized the key placement and routine--like you did in touch typing).
(c. jimmiehov 2007)
NOTES AND LINKS:
1. This blog has been in the planning for quite some time (note the pictures are dated 1/20/2007, the day after my mother-in-law's funeral [link]).
2. Ken Hoffman probably will not like these rules, you may agree after reading his column in this Tuesday's paper (Houston Chronicle, link). BTW, his column did push my 'hurry and post button.'
3. Mrs. Jim reminded me today of her rule # 107, never wash dish towels and cloths with bath towels and socks. That is NOT a good rule for bachelors or men who do their own washing.
4. Any suggested changes or comments on the new revised rules will not be appreciated. Perhaps you could suggest some pleasing ringtones or the like.
Cell Phone Cell Phone Etiquette Ringtone Ringtones technology Culture Humor Life Eminem IT'S OK
IT'S OK LYRICS
[from Sing365.com (link)]
Artist: Eminem f/ Eye-Kyu
Labels: Blogging, Celebrities, Eating, Family, Humor, Issues, Jim Bunch, Jim Does, Music, Places, Procedure, Routine, Songs
Thursday, July 19, 2007
A couple of rednecks, hers and his
Now, the Redneck Kids:
This was my picture post for Wordless Wednesday yesterday (link). It is a picture, isn't it? A picture with words?
I think this guy is a handsome devil, someone we might want to know. That's just me, I'll ask around.
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Would you like to meet him?
What do you think about him?
Labels: Army Life, Celebrities, Humor, Jim Does, Married Life, People
Monday, June 04, 2007
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud -- a quiz
Click picture for full screen.
Recorded: September 6 & 7, 1965.Reased as US single, September '65, UK single, October '65. Released on December's Children (US) in '65
Lead Vocal: Mick Jagger Lead Electric Guitar: Brian Jones Rhythm Electric Guitar:Keith Richards Bass: Bill Wyman Drums: Charlie Watts Background Vocal: Keith Richards
GET OFF OF MY CLOUD
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)
I live in an apartment on the ninety-ninth floor of my block
And I sit at home looking out the window
Imagining the world has stopped
Then in flies a guy who's all dressed up like a Union Jack
And says, I've won five pounds if I have his kind of detergent pack
I said, Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Don't hang around 'cause two's a crowd
On my cloud, baby
The telephone is ringing
I say, "Hi, it's me. Who is it there on the line?"
A voice says, "Hi, hello, how are you
Well, I guess I'm doin' fine"
He says, "It's three a.m., there's too much noise
Don't you people ever wanna go to bed?
Just 'cause you feel so good, do you have
To drive me out of my head?"
I said, Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Don't hang around 'cause two's a crowd
On my cloud baby
I was sick and tired, fed up with this
And decided to take a drive downtown
It was so very quiet and peaceful
There was nobody, not a soul around
I laid myself out, I was so tired and I started to dream
In the morning the parking tickets were just like
A flag stuck on my window screen
I said, Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Don't hang around 'cause two's a crowd
On my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Hey! You! Get off of my cloud
Don't hang around, baby, two's a crowd
From Keno's ROLLING STONES Web Site (link)
ROLLING STONES YouTube ROLLING STONES YouTube Quiz Photos ROLLING STONES Videos Videos Music Musicians
Ok now, where geographically was I when I saw this cloud? (besides being in an airplane)
Labels: Celebrities, Places, YouTube
Saturday, June 02, 2007
We don' want him, he's too ...
Old tune, new verse! Clemens (7-6 record) was a jinx for our Houston Astros, it doesn't look like he can do better for the Yankees.
I thought he ought to play for the Astros this year for $1.00. He could have afforded that and gone down in baseball history being known as 'a fine gentleman of baseball' instead of just another money hungry ($25M) professional athlete.
Do you remember when Mr. Ioccocca took $1.00 a year when Chrysler was hurting? I sure do, back in the late 1970s (link).
Clemens Rogers Clemens professional athletes professional sports sports celebrities Gratis Life
Labels: Celebrities, Issues, Sports
Friday, June 01, 2007
Katie Couric's new boyfriend -- overheard at the doctor's office
.Couric Katie Couric Katie Couric's new boyfriend Katie Couric's boyfriend Romance and Relationships celebrities movies, TV, celebrities TV
Labels: Celebrities
