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    THE HAM NOTEBOOK

    Nov 01, 2021 5 minutes
    TEXT AND PHOTOS BY WAYNE YOSHIDA*, KH6WZ

    As the holiday season approaches, I always pause to reflect on the past, consider my current situation, and think about plans for my future.

    As I hit one of those “benchmark birthdays” this year, I continue to think about my retirement. I have been a ham for over 45 years, which is a considerable portion of my lifetime. Of course, as soon as I say this, there will always be someone who “beats me” in that competition of time and aging.

    Since I do not have any regrets and I am satisfied with my life and career, this may impact my satisfaction when I make the transition from “working guy” to “retired guy.”

    Because I identify so strongly with my career, and since my career means (meant?) so

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