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Arcades - Collecting/Restoration

A few years ago I built a MAME (Multi Arcade Machine Emulator) cabinet to play classic arcade games. Since then I've been collecting original machines. With them came the need to learn of cabinet repair andreplacement of electronic components. That's just as much fun as playing the games.

 

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Music - No Practice No Problem

No Practice No Problem (NPNP) are four guys who get together once a year to play classic rock, be funny, and recount their bygone youth. I play bass.

 

Keyboards

Music - The Connection

The Connection band plays at Covenant UMC. I play keyboards.

This is my chance to donate my talents in a way that serves others.

 

Handbells

Music - Handbells

I began playing handbells in 1989. Since then I have also directed. Although I play high bells from time to time I seem to spend most of my time at the lower end of the tables.

 
Juggling

Juggling

I taught myself how to juggle the day after graduating from high school. While waiting for a friend to go play tennis, I started tossing 3 tennis balls around and the rest is history. I have been a long-time member of Fort Wayne's Juggler's Anonymous juggling club and a life member of the International Juggler's Association. Alas, this hobby has "dropped" off in recent years in favor of other activities.

 
Ham Radio

Ham Radio

They call me KD9SX. I earned my first amateur radio license while in college. I now hold an advanced-class license. I have been a member of AC-ARTS (Allen County-Amateur Radio Technical Society), have volunteered at the Fort Wayne Hamfest, and participated in "field day", an emergency-preparedness exercise.

 
Cycling

Cycling

Nothing beats putting on your helmet and hitting the open road. I have literally spent hundreds of hours at Foster Park. After getting my bachelor's degree I literally left a hundred of pounds there.

 
Scouting

Scouting

I was never one for camping but my kids have taught me that nature isn't so bad after all. I have been involved with both cub and boy scouts with my kids.