As one who also waits, can I just say how much I and what's worse, my family, can relate to this! Same blood group too! Very well done Sir.
On 13/11/07 23:52, "David Yarnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > I'm still bored! > Here's my final version! > > I'm awfully wound up and in deepest distress > When I last talked to Lisa she said in a week, perhaps less > You'll be hearing from me, you are getting so close > But two weeks have now passed with no word from Aptos. > > The wait is so painful, my gut's in a knot > I so wish I could see that new rig that I bought. > Be patient they say, so I'm biting my lips > I may need a transfusion before my K3 ships. > > And all of you others who share my despair > Know only too well why I have no more hair. > The nails on my fingers are bloody and short > I've gnawed them all off I am sad to report. > > I toss in my sleep, and I mumble strange phrases > And my wife is concerned by my long empty gazes. > My dog now avoids me, he knows something's amiss > He just can't understand something painful like this. > > I must stop all this moaning, buck up, and be strong > After six long, dry months, can the wait still be long? > I'll continue my vigil, Heck! what else can I do > (I'm a mess you can tell, it's like getting the flu.) > > Stop this nonsense you fool! Get hold of yourself! > After all, as the Brits say, it's only more pelf. > Kiss the wife, pet the dog, make the most of your time > Don't encourage frustration with dumb lines of rhyme. > > But I do have one favour I think I should ask > If I turn out to be less than up to the task > If any of you happen to be passing my way > Check on me please if your blood type is A.... > > Positive, that is! > > O.K. I'll quit now!!!!!!!! > Dave W7AQK -- If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese Proverb _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
