MARCO Grand Rounds for November 15, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday YOU have a choice for a choice selection:
1. Blood problem, flu keeps donors away.
2. What do we do with "Hoarders" who clobber-up homes with "stuff."
3. Walmart now selling caskets.
4. De-Stressing pets with Pheromones,
5. Who flobbed the dub at Ft. Hood.
Send your vote back in the order of preference. Should be enticing.

Another Great Memory

From Smitty, W6CS:

Unless your TV has been broken, you know by now that today is the 20th
anniversary of the iconic Berlin Wall coming down.

We were on a European trip and by chance were in a West Berlin hotel
when */it/* happened. After a few hours the excitement calmed down and
East Berlin/Germany, for the first time, was allowing tourists to cross
over the wall at the Brandenberg Gate to visit the city. I decided to
see if I could cross over for a short tour of that communist city. As I
learned later, I was one of the first tourists - and the first American
- to cross over. The wall didn't come down in the literal sense at that
time, but temporary ramps were built up & over in a few places
permitting visitors to enter East Berlin.

I left my dear Aileen in the hotel for a few hours not wanting to
subject her to what might be a somewhat 'dicey' situation. So I walked,
and walked, and walked - or did I say that already? - Since I couldn't
speak German, I didn't feel comfortable taking public transportation -
streetcars, buses, etc.

After several hours of walking alone into the neighborhoods, business
sections, etc., I headed back west to the crossing. As I walked by a
street car turntable on which a streetcar was in the process of being
turned around 180 degs. getting ready for the return trip, the two crew
members saw me and recognized that I was probably an American. They ran
up to me. grabbed my arms and - all smiles - led me onto the "tram".
They couldn't speak English and I certainly didn't speak German but that
didn't stop them from explaining - in rapid Deutsche - what we were
seeing out the window as we traveled through the neighborhoods. They
let me out at the wall and also left me with a stunning memory.

Yes, the world has changed. A lot.

MARCO Grand Rounds for November 8, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA:

We had a very attentive audience last Sunday as we discussed Prostate cancers. Apparently, as Bruce KM2L requested, they all brought their prostates to the mike with a few exceptions--Hi Linda, Ellen! We barely touched this sensitive subject so we are bringing it back this Sunday.

There were two German gentlemen (?) on our frequency and since they wouldn't move in the past we had to go down to 14.306.

Will need updates on oldtimers from Bruce and a Marco article from Arnold for the next Aether. Keep the blue side up.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 25, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA:

We may have some static from a contest this Sunday as we attempt to discuss "Prostate Cancer" by request. Bone up on this one as it seems to want to change course periodically. Keep your toenails crossed.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 18, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA,

By request we will discuss the Pituitary gland on Sunday....A very interesting subject so be on board. We finished Osteoporosis last week and had two new potential members join us. Should be fun Sunday...tune in

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 11, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This week we will continue the discussion of "Osteoporosis." While I was in Pottstown, PA for the h.s. reunion I was confronted by oodles of ladies asking for direction in their use of drugs for this dreaded condition. It is a hot topic and bring your knowledge to the mike as we need the input...Sunday, 14.307, 10 a.m. Eastern.

MARCO Grand Rounds for October 4, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday I will be in Pennsylvania attending a High School reunion....Harry has graciously volunteered to give the lecture this week.

The following week, we will continue the interesting discussion on "Osteoporosis."

"Aether" went out today so you should have it shortly. Got a bunch of good stuff in it this time--IT'S ABOUT TIME!

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 27, 2009

From Warren KD4GUA:

It has been requested we discuss "Osteoporosis" this Week. This will be an update.

Danny says the first sun spots have been spotted so maybe we can actually hear each other again.

MARCO Grand Rounds for September 20, 2009

From Warren, KD4GUA:

This Sunday we will discuss medical developments of the week...something new. Please check your newspapers, magazines and see if we can come up with the same subjects. Cutting-edge stuff!