Ed,

Those who complain that they can't survive on over $300,000 a
year, don't have a clue.

They should also be paid ONLY when they are in session, and NOT
when they are on recess, or if the government is shut down...which
appears likely next week.

He's donating his salary to a designated charity...but they
would not be caught dead doing likewise.

Daryl

... H.A.M. - Have Another Meal, Haven't Any Money, Haven't Any Memory
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Daryl,
Sunday morning the message was in Matthew chapter 6 about God and mammon.
I wonder if their Chaplin ever preached about that topic to them.
Ed
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Ed,

Daryl, I am a member, I attended the midnight meeting in
California in the early 1960's.
My membership might have expired since I am no longer a ARRL
member . Once a LID always a LID.

I'm not sure about that. One ham talked about that on the HandiHams
Daily Net, saying they were going to do that at the Duke City Hamfest
in Albuquerque last weekend. I originally was planning to go, but when
I had to get a new security system, all the trip money went to that.

The RCC Certificate I earned as a Novice in 1958 may not be
valid now either? 73 de Ed W9ODR k

I'm not sure about the other certificates, but I would think that
once you earn them, they're yours for life.

I fixed a glitch with my eQSL settings, and was told that "I had
gotten in on a good deal" awhile back, when I upgraded to Platinum
Membership. They were taking $30 a year ($2.50 a month from my bank
account), but money got real short this month, that I was going to
downgrade or drop it. The ham I talked to said that the no longer
offered Platinum Membership is Lifetime, and is free. So, that saves
me a few shekels each month.

I was going to get into a health study with a local hospital, but
being in a fixed income, and having to take Lyft since my vision
won't let me drive anymore, is an economic issue. A very nice nurse
told me that when she lost her husband, that they were going to raise
her rates. She basically told them "you can cancel the policy". Her
view was "if I get killed by a tornado or a tree collapsing onto the
structure, the insurance won't do me any good anyway". I basically
am going to trust The Good Lord to protect me.

So, I will call the insurance company today and drop them, and
next month, I'll call for that flu shot study. With nearly $500
compensation when it's done, I can't turn that down. Plus, what I
was spending on the insurance will allow me to get some more food;
because I am set to (once again) run out of food before my next
disability payment arrives.

I tell folks that "Unless you can survive for yourself, your spouse
or significant other, and all your kids...with expenses for food,
medical, clothing, shelter, insurance, transportation, vacation,
personal care, and everything else, on $1400 a month, with nothing to
fall back on...you need to leave my butt alone". I know folks who are
getting less than I am on disability...and yet, you've got these greedy
folks (including members of Congress) who lament that "they can't
survive on $300,000+ a year". They don't have a clue. As Jesus warned,
"Woe to you who devour the fortunes of widows, for you shall receive
the greater damnation"...and He also warned "Vengeance is Mine...I will
repay".

I guarantee you, if Congress was only paid for when they were in
session, and NOT on recess...and their retirement income would be no
more than 20% of what their benefits were (they'd have to pay for stuff
like the rest of us), they might get more done. They get more time off
for recess than I did in elementary school nearly 60 years ago.

The money I save will get me adequate food, and allow me to save up
to make plans to attend the HandiHams Radio Camp next September. I am
in sore need of an extended vacation.

Daryl, N5VLZ

... I'm only one step away from being rich...all I need is money.
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Ed,

Your writing about Congress being paid a lot had me think of
our President. If the thought came to his mind he would
probably adjust their payment scale. Ed

Those who complain that they can't survive on over $300,000 a
year, don't have a clue.

They should also be paid ONLY when they are in session, and NOT
when they are on recess, or if the government is shut down...which
appears likely next week.

He's donating his salary to a designated charity...but they
would not be caught dead doing likewise.

Daryl

... H.A.M. - Have Another Meal, Haven't Any Money, Haven't Any Memory
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Hi Daryl,
Your writing about Congress being paid a lot had me think of our President.
If the thought came to his mind he would probably adjust their payment scale. Ed
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Ed,

Sunday morning the message was in Matthew chapter 6 about God
and mammon. I wonder if their Chaplin ever preached about that
topic to them.

It makes you wonder.

On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to
the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit
the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
cause a fatal heart attack.

The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! <G>

2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never
heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up".

He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
a choice??!! <G>).

"Excellent!!" the pastor said.

He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

"Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! <G>

3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing. However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
It All".

As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

The Music Director was fired. <G>

Daryl

... I'm only one step away from being rich...all I need is money.
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Ed,

It makes you wonder.

On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to
the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit
the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
cause a fatal heart attack.

The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! <G>

2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up".

He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
a choice??!! <G>).

"Excellent!!" the pastor said.

He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

"Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! <G>

3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing. However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
It All".

As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

The Music Director was fired. <G>

Daryl

... I'm only one step away from being rich...all I need is money.
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All three of those were good.
Thanks, Ed
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Ed,

All three of those were good.

And, you can tell those over the air. :)

Daryl

... I used to have money in the bank----now I run a BBS
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Ed,

And, you can tell those over the air. :)

Daryl

... I used to have money in the bank----now I run a BBS
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And they can be told in Church too.
Ed
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