tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post2279309719998619957..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Neighbors & FriendsFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-35063849856020324332014-07-11T20:54:46.362-05:002014-07-11T20:54:46.362-05:00Fret not, Frank! I am also social, but I have alwa...Fret not, Frank! I am also social, but I have always enjoyed being by myself. I can find many things to do for entertainment that are solitary pursuits. I do enjoy peace and quiet. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-85653265033122851232014-07-11T20:34:02.794-05:002014-07-11T20:34:02.794-05:00Hi Ham. Congratulations on getting your ticket. It...Hi Ham. Congratulations on getting your ticket. It's nice to hear that people are actually reading the radio articles. Remember, ham radio has a big playing field. Most of my time is spent listening. I know fellows that are involved in ham radio that spend every waking moment trying to make that right contact. Like I said, it's a big field. Enjoy it. Play with it. For the most part, ham operators are a good, decent group of people. Some groups always have their bosses, and their whackos, but like I said earlier, for the most part, they are just a group of people that have a good clean hobby.<br /><br />Yes, the back thing. I have been in pain for years and years. I don't know what kind of excuse I'm going to use now, for sitting on my back side.<br /><br />I think it's really neat you got your ticket.<br /><br />73s<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-39418144254450509962014-07-11T20:27:16.317-05:002014-07-11T20:27:16.317-05:00Joy, I was very humbled with all the help that peo...Joy, I was very humbled with all the help that people offered and performed. There was a whole list of people that wanted to help, but everything I needed was taken care of.<br /><br />On a different note. Being a recluse, you're always under people's scrutiny as to why you choose not to be like them. When I go to church, I am as friendly as anybody. The occasional meal at church provides me an opportunity to be around others. I don't know why or where or when, but I just like to be alone. I listen to ham radio a little bit. I don't listen to AM or FM entertainment radio, and we don't have a television. I like quiet, too. So, beware, there are some down sides to being a loner.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-65828553230727138852014-07-11T19:19:57.159-05:002014-07-11T19:19:57.159-05:00Frank, I can relate all too well with your conditi...Frank, I can relate all too well with your condition. It will all come back in due time. I got my Technician ticket using your articles and am now studying for the General. I really look forward to each article from you and Fern.<br />Mile High HamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-22586884051400810882014-07-11T18:54:23.234-05:002014-07-11T18:54:23.234-05:00Often times we think people just don't care, b...Often times we think people just don't care, but then we come up against adversity either through health issues or something else and brotherly love is revealed. God is watching over you Frank, and showering you with blessings and love through the kind acts of neighbors, friends, and loved ones. On a lighter note, I get a kick out of you and Fern going 'incognito'. Just like 'Mr. Wilson' on that old TV show, 'Home Improvement', we only see parts of Frank and Fern... the back of Fern's head when she wanted to demonstrate the wonders of her home spun shampoo, and now, a glimpse of Frank's feet. You two are quite the pair! And here's to being a hermit... I'm in training myself! Rock on, Frank!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-80547555161948942442014-07-11T17:35:06.174-05:002014-07-11T17:35:06.174-05:00Thank you, Fiona. I have some great bedpan picture...Thank you, Fiona. I have some great bedpan pictures, but Fern, for some peculiar reason will not let me post them. Just kidding. I plan on taking all the time I can, some things just won't get done, and that is okay with both Fern and I.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-44095629491874097622014-07-11T17:32:46.646-05:002014-07-11T17:32:46.646-05:00Hi Donna. I have never had a problem with laying b...Hi Donna. I have never had a problem with laying back and taking things easy, but at least now I have an excuse to not get things done. I certainly hope that normal comes soon. Take care.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-10601518813841163042014-07-11T14:46:24.380-05:002014-07-11T14:46:24.380-05:00I really liked your couch legs....I hate these new...I really liked your couch legs....I hate these new couches where you have to sit dowwwwwnnnnn into them! I had a run in with my health in 2011, it was humbling and sure made Ralph and I aware of helpful neighbors. It also introduced me to bedpans...yeicks I can actually imagine your back issue with using one.<br />Now don't over do it and get well. Both my parents had back surgeries and they solved the problem bu took recovery time.<br />God bless you and keep you both! Get well slowly and steadily!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-27342002459953708092014-07-10T21:40:45.697-05:002014-07-10T21:40:45.697-05:00It is great to hear you are home recuperating Fran...It is great to hear you are home recuperating Frank. Take it easy & let things heal slowly/ I know that is another male thing/hard to be patient when laid up or sick. Will continue to pray for your quick recovery and that things will be back to better than normal ASAP. Donna W in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-27798400872620865292014-07-10T19:04:11.393-05:002014-07-10T19:04:11.393-05:00Thank you for your kind thoughts. It is ironic tha...Thank you for your kind thoughts. It is ironic that we have already canned up our next year's supply of yellow squash. We were talking about pulling up the remaining plants, except one or two, but like many things in life, we just never got around to it. Our neighbor's squash did not produce this year, so now they have squash. I think that's cool how that works out. And for dinner tonight, I'm going to have.......sauteed squash with onion, and maybe a mild pepper, all fresh picked by the delicate hands that everyday change my bandage. Thanks for your comment again.<br /><br />Frank<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-77404488371481675142014-07-10T18:42:51.877-05:002014-07-10T18:42:51.877-05:00Hi there Frank, I'm a long way from you so I c...Hi there Frank, I'm a long way from you so I can't just come over and help. But I know the power of prayer and that's what I'll do for you! By a long way I mean 20 miles south of the Wisconsin line in northwest Illinois. Keep the faith and God will produce more veggies for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com