Re: Re: Wannbe HAM
By: Daryl Stout to Joe Delahaye on Sat Sep 24 2016 11:22:01
DS> One thing I've noted in having done nearly 170 exam sessions as a VE, since
DS> I first became accredited in October, 2007, is that the atmosphere is more
DS> relaxed. The humor of the VE's before and after the exam does
DS> help to take away the nervousness.
Indeed it can. Just like the attitude of a teacher can make a world of
difference
DS>> He was wanting someone to take over the session liaison duties, and
DS>> when I asked him if he wanted me to do such, he said "Please". :)
DS>> Sadly, he became a Silent Key last fall (pancreatic cancer -- the
DS>> same thing my Dad died of almost 10 years ago).
DS> JD@> Sad story.
DS> One time, he made the mistake of asking for "testees" (instead of examinees
DS> or candidates)...and someone replied "only if you have the
DS> balls to take all 3 (Technician, General, and Extra) at the same time"
DS> (hi hi).
Good answer :)
DS> I have seen that happen at least twice, if not more. One examinee
DS> came in, and "did the trifecta" (passed all 3 in one shot). The VE
DS> Team leader asked him what he did for a living. When he replied that
DS> he was currently unemployed, the liaison replied "you have too much
DS> time on your hands!!" -- it brought the house down in laughter!! :)
I have heard of this happeneing more then once. It has over here as well.
DS> This individual is very active in a club in Conway, Arkansas...and I
DS> have known him since the "BBS heyday" in the mid 80's and early 90's.
So obviously you keep in touch
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