Steve,
I just mentioned the contents of your message to
my xyl, Terri. Her comments were, "Gee, I thought one only
needed approval from the town to put up a tower." We both
had a good laught over it. WE don't get it either!
73, Jeff K1AM
On Wed, 2 Sep 1998 18:56:27 +0700, you wrote:
>
>I've been watching all the comments regarding antenna & tower
>installations that must pass the XYL's approval...I'm a bit confused...
>I've been married to the same wonderful lady for 22+ years now.. When I
>told her about 15 years ago, I wanted to install a tower.. she said go
>right ahead... She never gave me any grief... She knows how much the
>hobby means to me and that I can usually be found in the basement tuning
>around on a various radio... Not, out with the guy's bar hopping...I just
>can't get over these messages that the wife doesn't want the tower or
>antenna... Marriage is a 2 way street... I respect what my wife does and
>she does the same for me...In my house, we share everything... I won't do
>anything without talking it over first..
>
>I think it's very important that your XYL understand you love her more
>than the hobby.. I think most are very jealous.. This should not be... My
>wife knows she's number 1 with me.. When we vacation in Barbados (where
>I'm 8P9AP) she knows a radio will come along on the trip... No problem
>with her.... Maybe I can only speak for myself.. but I'm not a Bill
>Clinton...and my wife knows that....
>
>On my recent trip to vietnam (where I operated as 3W6WE) the trip was a
>50th birthday present... She knew how much it meant... Guy's. life is too
>short... and marriage is a two way street... I can't tell you what to
>do, but if your honest with her, she should be the same with you..... She
>has nothing to fear except maybe a higher utility bill.. Hi...
>
>73.. Steve/K2WE
>
>
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