I used to love his stories on his radio program, when I was driving late at night in the East 40-plus years ago. What a storyteller. He would wander all over the landscape yet somehow, in the last few minutes, pull all the threads together. -- Joe ________________________________ From: Larry Holmes <larry@kijoda.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 11:17 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Fwd: Fwd: [Mike and Key Amateur Radio Club (K7LED)] Merry Christmas! Thought those of you who are hams might enjoy this posting on youtube.  For hams and non-hams alike, you may or may not know Jean Shepherd. He co-wrote and narrated the iconic movie "A Christmas Story" in which Ralphie wants the Red Ryder BB Gun.  His ham call was W7ORS.  There are a number of entries, just input Jean Shepherd into the search area of youtube and look for the 2 part episodes on ham radio, or just enjoy some of the other entries, if you are not into enjoying _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php