[CQ-Contest] He Who Cycled

[Barry]

And here's one more:


       A Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat
    the Dealer and the Market, by Edward Thorp.


<https://www.amazon.com/Man-All-Markets-Street-Dealer/dp/0812979907/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523385146&sr=8-1&keywords=edward+o+thorp>Thorp, 
a billionaire, invented the hedge fund and also blackjack card 
counting.  In his somewhat pompous description of his younger years, he 
mentioned he became a ham (a W6) as a teenager.  I did a name search at 
qrz.com and he is not listed, so must have let his license lapse at some 
point.

Barry W2UP
<https://www.amazon.com/Man-All-Markets-Street-Dealer/dp/0812979907/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523385146&sr=8-1&keywords=edward+o+thorp>

On 4/10/2018 11:58 AM, Bob Shohet, KQ2M wrote:
> If you like unique and interesting travelogues/adventure stories, I would suggest that you read “Investment Biker” by James (Jimmy) Rogers.  He was a pre-eminent investor and hedge fund manager from the 70’s – 90’s interrupted only by his Motorcycle trips around the world in many places that had never seen a motorcycle before, much less paved roads or people that speak English.  Still one of the most eye-opening and fascinating books that I have ever read.  Lots of unique investment and survival wisdom as well.
>
> My original is dated 1994 – I see that Amazon has a newer version dated ~ 2004.
>
> 73
>
> Bob  KQ2M
>
>
> From: giwagner at k5kg.com
> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2018 2:28 PM
> To: k5zd at charter.net
> Cc: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] He Who Cycled
>
> Randy,
>
> Thanks for the info about OZ1AA's adventure and book.  I just ordered a
> copy.
>
> It reminds me of two fantastic "non--ham" documentaries of Ewan McGregor's
> (Star Wars actor) motor cycle trips with his buddy around the world.  They
> are available on Netflix, and are "Long Way Down", the trip from Scotland to
> Cape Town, and "Long Way Round", trip from Scotland east thru Europe and
> Asia and the US.  Both well worth watching.
>
> 73, George, K5KG
>
> ------------------------
> George I. Wagner
> Sarasota, Florida
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> Randy Thompson K5ZD
> Sent: Monday, April 09, 2018 1:59 PM
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] He Who Cycled
>
> I think many of us have worked Thomas OZ1AA over the years.  He used to be
> quite active in contests from Denmark.  In October 2010, he decided to ride
> his bicycle from Copenhagen to Sydney, Australia. That lead to a ride from
> the bottom of South America to Nova Scotia.  And then from Cape Town, South
> Africa to Copenhagen.  I followed his blog for the 6+ years of his adventure
> (http://www.cyclingtheglobe.com/).  It was a surprise one morning when he
> called to say he was entering my town and asked if I had time for a vist.
>
>   
>
> Thomas has written a book about his travels.  "He Who Cycled - A ride to the
> end of the world and back".
>
>   
>
> It is an inspiring and captivating book.  I can't imagine having the energy
> and spirit to set out on such a journey and do it for less than $20 per day.
> The book is easy to read and helps you see an amazing and inspiring world of
> different cultures and environments through his eyes.  He also makes mention
> of interactions with local hams as he made his journey.  It was a great
> example of how ham radio hospitality opens its arms to everyone around the
> world.
>
>   
>
> The book is self published.  You can learn more about it at
> http://www.cyclingtheglobe.com/book/
>
>   
>
> Two thumbs up!
>
>   
>
> 73
>
>   
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
>   
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