MikeHenderson
Since we can't update the "About me" field, I thought I'd put some information here.
I'm a retired electrical engineer, having spent the majority of my career in communications. I hold 32 US patents, mostly on communications subjects.
Although it was not the focus of my career work, I have a decent knowledge of power distribution, both in the US and internationally, especially for residential service. I also have some knowledge of three-phase and single-phase electric motors and their control systems, but mostly only smaller motors maybe up to 10HP.
After I retired, I took classes in woodworking and developed some level of skill. I've taught woodworking classes, short courses, in veneering, carving, dovetails, and box-making. I’ve built a lot of furniture for our home, to the point where my wife told me she doesn’t have room for any more in our house😊
My wife, Judy, and I travel a couple of times a year and I document our trips on our blog, www.mikeandjudytravel.com
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Re: Is the Essence of Japan tour worth the money?
I haven't been to Japan recently but back when I did travel there, credit cards were taken almost everywhere. Also, just FYI for travelers: You should not try to bargain (negotiate) in Japan. Th… (View Post)1 -
Re: Does each hotel have an in-room safe on Classic Italy April 26,2023
The hotel can absolutely open your safe, if need be. I had a situation were I entered the wrong code when closing the safe and didn't realize it until it was too late. I called the desk and they… (View Post)1 -
Re: Does each hotel have an in-room safe on Classic Italy April 26,2023
Italy uses the euro and that is easy to get before you leave - if you have any concerns about ATMs. But we've always done like Claudia Sails and used the ATMs at a bank. We keep unused Euros fro… (View Post)1 -
Re: DRAKE PASSAGE
@tomh - I have seen advertisments from several companies who will fly you to Antarctica - one that comes to mind right now is Silversea. However, that's a much more expensive trip than a ship yo… (View Post)1 -
Re: Namibia anyone?
If you look at the map of Namibia, it has an arm that reaches out towards Victoria Falls (close, but doesn't get all the way to Victoria Falls). I'll be heading to Victoria Falls soon and w… (View Post)1
