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: Namibia anyone?
I mentioned earlier that I was going to set foot in Namibia and today, I did. Here's the passport office - out in the middle of no-where. There was one person working the office and the window y… (View Post)2 -
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
