Ham Visits Doctor (radio talk)
A 'seasoned' ham, age 80 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 99, 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
118 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 118 want to get married?"
OM: "Want to!?" Who said anything about Grandpa wanting to?...."
