Kevin,
I'm afraid you have used improper terminology and upset the demigods of the satellite community.
Some relevant definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: - Leisure (n): time free from work or duties - Hobby (n): a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation - Amateur (n): one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession
This quote sums up my thoughts about this unfortunate series of email threads:
"We have met the enemy and they is us." - Pogo Cartoon, Walt Kelly
73 Clayton W5PFG
On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 3:33 PM, Kevin Deane summit496@live.com wrote:
As much as I enjoy the banter, animosity and sometimes really brilliant posts, I want to remind everyone that this is a HOBBY!
Amateur Radio.
Shut up and have fun, some of you take this WAY TO SERIOUSLY.
Kevin KF7MYK
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