From the reflectors:


A 'seasoned' ham, age 60 is visiting the doctor for his annual
physical.

The doctor says: "I'm amazed at your good shape, what's your secret?"

The OM replies: "Well Doc, it's like this. I'm a ham operator who
likes Morse Code, and that keeps me young. I get up well before dawn
every day for some early morning high-speed Morse code conversations
with operators around the country - that keeps my mind sharp.

Then I generally putter around my workshop building projects, which
keeps my fingers and arms limber and wards off arthritis.

In the afternoon, I often climb my antenna tower for adjustments, or
move heavy radio equipment around, which gives me plenty of exercise.
At night, I like to read technical books and magazines which soothe my
eyes, and when I'm finished, I sleep great."

The Doctor says: "That's amazing; how old was your Dad when he died?"

The OM replies: "Died!?" Who said anything about Dad dying? He's a
spry man of 79, he's also a ham operator, and in fact, this morning I
had my usual Morse code conversation with him and he's doing fine."

Now the Doctor is really impressed. "Well, how old was your
Grandfather when he died?"

The OM replies: "Died!?" Who said anything about Grandpa dying?
He's 98 and...."

Now the Doctor is getting a bit exasperated: "Don't tell me, he was on
the air with you this morning also..."

OM: "Actually Doc, he usually is, but this morning he got married.":

Doc: "Got married? Why on earth would a man of 98 want to get
married?"

OM: "Want to!?" Who said anything about Grandpa wanting to?...."




73 de Jim, N2EY