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: Portrait of India Blog
@bkmd. I haven’t taken any taxis but I suppose local currency is best. I was told they are cheap but agree on a price before you get in. There might be better quality taxis that take credit cards. ++… (View Post)1 -
Re: Portrait of India Blog
Yes, Diwali starts this year on October 31st. I don’t remember where we’ll be that day. I suppose each tour does about the same things so same pictures. (View Post)1 -
Re: Portrait of India Blog
I sent out the second installment of our India blog - https://www.mikeandjudytravel.com/2024-3India-02.htm In this installment we visit the Taj Mahal, which was very interesting. (View Post)1 -
Re: Portrait of India Blog
No problem with the ATM when I was there. I didn't notify my bank (Chase) that we were traveling but I didn't get a lot of money - about $100 US (later, I got an additional $50). With tips … (View Post)1 -
Re: Portrait of India Blog
I tipped in local currency. The hotel said the poorer people had problems converting currency. I suppose the money changers charge them a big fee, and they have to take the time to go to a money chan… (View Post)1
