Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Kool Aid

2014-05-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
Elecraft Kool Aid contains a high percentage of Elcohol; hence that fellow's misspelling/poor grammar ( Crag's List, have drank) that detracted from my otherwise humorous enjoyment of his post. Jeff, NH7RO (fellow Elcoholic since 2010

[Elecraft] Elecraft Kool Aid

2014-05-03 Thread David Cole
This humorous advert resulted in sale of Icom Pro III in under a few hours. I have since pulled the Crag's list ad. It was posted to two of my local mail lists for Oregon and Washington: ===CUT=== Hi all, I have drank the Elecraft Kool-Aid and it was good! My Icom Pro 3 is for sale: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Kool Aid

2014-05-03 Thread Fred Jensen
On 5/3/2014 6:55 PM, David Cole wrote: I have drank the Elecraft Kool-Aid and it was good! and you're still alive! Kool! 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread Gary W. Hvizdak
Tim Hague (M0AFJ) asked ... Could someone tell us non-Americans what Kool-Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we get it? Hi Tim, Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid ... Drinking the Kool-Aid is a metaphor commonly used in the United States that

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread Peter Lambert
] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module Tim Hague (M0AFJ) asked ... Could someone tell us non-Americans what Kool-Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we get it? Hi Tim, Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid ... Drinking the Kool-Aid is a metaphor commonly used

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread David Toepfer
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary W. Hvizdak Sent: Friday, 23 August 2013 4:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module Tim Hague (M0AFJ) asked ... Could someone tell us non-Americans what Kool-Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we get

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Tim, Drinking the Kool Aid is a derogatory expression. See the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid 73, Mike K2MK Gary W. Hvizdak wrote Tim Hague (M0AFJ) asked ... Could someone tell us non-Americans what Kool-Aid is?, and if it's so good for stress where can we

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread Richard
However, as used here, it seems to mean that one has become a believer in Elecraft products. In early usage there was an implication of absolute, blind, loyalty, but that seems to have fallen off given the open and technical discussions. Perhaps it now implies educated loyalty when used

[Elecraft] Kool Aid 2M

2013-08-23 Thread dixonsfamily
I'm not sure but I think the reference is to Jonestown, Guyana. Jim Jones had blind followers in the end thy all drank KOOL AID. Hence it's derogatory connotation. Denis WA5TYJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Kool Aid 2M

2013-08-23 Thread Buddy Brannan
Actually, I expect that some of his followers were also sighted, and…well…it was FlavorAid, a different brand, but still. Yeah, that. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On Aug 23, 2013, at 12:13 PM, dixonsfamily dixonsfam...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not

Re: [Elecraft] Kool-Aid -- was 2m Module

2013-08-23 Thread Jim Lowman
I drank a lot of different flavors of Kool-Aid as a child. It was made in large quantities, like a pitcher, and was less expensive per ounce/glass than soda/pop. I'm sure that cost was the rationale for many parents. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 8/23/2013 4:37 AM, David Toepfer wrote: Kool-Aid is a

Re: [Elecraft] Kool Aid 2M

2013-08-23 Thread Tim Hague
Enough, sorry I asked:)!, thanks for the answers on and off line..., and US beer has improved out of all recognition... Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 23 Aug 2013, at 17:26, Buddy Brannan bu...@brannan.name wrote: Actually, I expect that some of his followers were

[Elecraft] [KX3]Drink some more Elecraft kool-aid today!

2013-06-18 Thread Hop - AC8NS
Okay, I got the memo. And I did drink some more Elecraft kool-aid as a result thereof. That stuff sure tastes good and goes down smooth! My order for a KXPA-100 with internal KXAT-100 and optional connecting cable set was acknowledged by e-mail from Elecraft at 12:08 AM on 6-18-2013. Total

[Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread travistownsend
i think i may have just drank the kool- aid. i placed my order for a k3. dale is a most helpful gentleman!! i am coming to the k3 from a ft one. my first question to the list is where in the world can a fellar get an anti-static mat? i have looked at digikey and mouser both. i am either looking

Re: [Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread Greg - AB7R
Google is great! http://www.apogeekits.com/anti-static_products.htm - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Fri Jul 31 11:43 , travistowns...@sbcglobal.net sent: i think i may have just drank the kool- aid. i placed my order for a k3. dale is a most helpful

Re: [Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread James Sarte
Believe it or not, I found my anti-static mat at Amazon.com Cost I believe was less than 25 dollars. Mat is of good quality as well. Congratulations and welcome to the group! 73 de James K2QI On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:43 PM, travistowns...@sbcglobal.net wrote: i think i may have just drank

Re: [Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread dave . wilburn
: [Elecraft] kool-aid Sent: Jul 31, 2009 14:43 i think i may have just drank the kool- aid. i placed my order for a k3. dale is a most helpful gentleman!! i am coming to the k3 from a ft one. my first question to the list is where in the world can a fellar get an anti-static mat? i have looked at digikey

Re: [Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread John Frerichs
This is where I got mine: http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=487731 From: travistowns...@sbcglobal.net travistowns...@sbcglobal.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:43:11 AM Subject: [Elecraft] kool-aid i think i may

Re: [Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread Dave Hachadorian
where in the world can a fellar get an anti-static mat? http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102871 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] kool-aid

2009-07-31 Thread Wes Stewart
invented the pink poly antistatic bags told me in an ESD seminar once, You can't get a static charge off a wet cat. --- On Fri, 7/31/09, travistowns...@sbcglobal.net travistowns...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: travistowns...@sbcglobal.net travistowns...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [Elecraft] kool-aid