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I'm flattered by all the people who have taken the time to dig through everything I've ever posted about Y2K, looking for predictions. Thanks for the publicity!

-- Steve Heller (stheller@koyote.com), December 13, 1999

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We love you, Steve! We'll catch you on the air sometime and discuss whether or not any of us here are afraid of C languages.

73s!!

-- (ladybuckeye_59@yahoo.com), December 13, 1999.

Hi Steve, It's too bad that some people want to make this discussion personal and nasty. I read your debate with....(I don't remember the other guy) and I thought you did a good job of making your case -- I was impressed with the respectfullness and professional attitudes on both sides. It is a shame that this whole discussion has degenerated into name calling, vulgarity and personal slander.

By-the-way, I am now studying for my ham license (a little late, I'm afraid). I would like to invest a couple of hundred dollars in a hand- held shortwave radio that I could use to communicate with the EOC (Emergency operations center) here in Miami. I'm about 25 miles from the EOC location. Any suggestions? I realize I should invest in a regular base short-wave that could do 10, 20 or 40 meters, but I don't have the bucks right now for long-distance communication.

-- JoseMiami (caris@prodigy.net), December 13, 1999.

For a handheld 2m radio, I like the Alinco DJ-190. It's reasonably inexpensive (<$150, maybe <$100 if you find it on sale), can develop 5 watts with a 12-V power supply, has provisions for attaching a better antenna, and is relatively easy to use. I've routinely communicated with a repeater over 20 miles away with such a radio.

-- Steve Heller (stheller@koyote.com), December 13, 1999.

cool. Thanks! any suggestions where I might buy one?

-- JoseMiami (caris@prodigy.net), December 13, 1999.

It's the fact that you expect people to buy your books because you are a supposed expert that is the most laughable part. I think if more people were aware of your prognostications, your publishing career would be over.

-- You Knowwho (debunk@doomeridiots.com), December 13, 1999.

A lovely piece of Mr. Heller:

"The good news? You (and all the other pollyannas who have your head stuck in the sand) will stop consuming valuable resources, like air." - Steve Heller

My, isn't that touching.

-- Quote Saver (stockpiling@the.doomerquotes), December 13, 1999.

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800-558-0411 Nationally.

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chuck

-- Chuck, a night driver (rienzoo@en.com), December 13, 1999.

RadioShack.com usually has them in stock. They're on sale for $99.95 right now. You can order online here. By the way, I have no stake in Radio Shack other than as a satisfied customer.

-- Steve Heller (stheller@koyote.com), December 13, 1999.

It's the fact that you expect people to buy your books because you are a supposed expert that is the most laughable part. I think if more people were aware of your prognostications, your publishing career would be over.

You Knowwho (debunk@doomeridiots.com), December 13, 1999.

This is an excellent example of the lack of logic of "pollys", as my views on Y2K have no bearing on my knowledge of C++. But I guess I should post my resume link again so people can make up their minds about my expertise in programming. Of course, I don't expect "You Knowwho" to do the same, as he/she undoubtedly has the expertise of "Cherri" (i.e., none to speak of).

-- Steve Heller (stheller@koyote.com), December 13, 1999.

Unlike you Steve, I use it code that people buy every single day.

I'm sure I could write a book about it, if I wasn't so busy getting paid good money to code in it. And I certainly didn't learn it from you.

-- You Knowwho (debunk@doomeridiots.com), December 13, 1999.

Oh, and do you still expect millions to die in northern cities? Power out for months? Oh sure, Steve, you are a real expert...

-- You Knowwho (debunk@doomeridiots.com), December 13, 1999.

jeez did steve heller really say this?

"The good news? You (and all the other pollyannas who have your head stuck in the sand) will stop consuming valuable resources, like air." - Steve Heller

man, what a really stupid thing to say! Of course this might be another out of context polly trick....

what say, steve?

-- huh (whys@ythingslike. that), December 13, 1999.

-- Quote Saver (constant@delete.of), December 13, 1999

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lol! someone else asks why the question and qoute were deleted!

Interesting. I asked Mr. Heller if he really made the quote that was posted here....my question was deleted along with the quote. Is this because there is a "pact" within the preparedness movement to "watch each others back"?

All I need is a simple answer from Steve....did you make that quote or not? Or is this another polly trick to make certain individuals look bad in regards to y2k?

"The good news? You (and all the other pollyannas who have your head stuck in the sand) will stop consuming valuable resources, like air." - Steve Heller

-- Answer (the@question.please), December 13, 1999.

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ha! any bets on that one getting deleted?

-- Quote Saver (constant@delete.of), December 13, 1999.


now the lovely mr heller is doing a "yourdon"...saying he was wrong but not really wrong, and the pollies will still be stupid.

LOL!

-- (heller@needs.alife), April 12, 2000.


forgot the link

http://hv.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=002wRY

-- (heller@needs.alife), April 12, 2000.


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