Willy Nilly on Life

Old Time Radio

2023-08-16T02:40:15Z

From the Internet Archive, a collection of Jack Benny programs for your enjoyment.

Thank you for visiting my blog here on PostHaven.

December 30 2020

2020-12-31T06:27:33Z

This is the end, the conclusion to yet another strange year in the existence of America. We are the greatest, the most intelligent, the most free nation currently in operation on the planet Earth. This year may challenge your beliefs, but next year will be much better! It has got to be!

For now, I encourage you to visit my Twitter feeds:

twitter.com/riker17

twitter.com/twrsradio

Thank you and good night.

November 2020 ballot

2020-11-04T03:31:31Z

As promised,

here is my ballot.

Any questions?

Not posted to LinkedIn

2020-10-21T15:58:26Z

I attempted to post this to LinkedIn, but was blocked by the Trust & Safety Team, because this comment goes against their "policy on misinformation". I am unsure what the "misinformation" is in my post, as LinkedIn gives no further details.

Here is the entirety of the aborted post:

Perhaps this is irrational, maybe LinkedIn is not the right place to post this, but I have always wanted an assistant, like Natalie or Sharona were to Adrian Monk.

I have been thinking about this for a long time and here is what I have written so far.

Duties of my qualified assistant:

Take notes
Research ideas
Listen to my ramblings
Be willing and able to converse
Create pictures of my ideas
Use assorted technologies
Other unwritten things

Prerequisites:

Must be patient
Able to communicate
Willing to travel
Knowledgeable about a variety of subjects
Able to adapt to any situation
Star Trek fan a plus
Must be organized and tidy
Ability to tell jokes another plus
Friendly and polite

Compensation will be determined over time by the quality of output.

The job title is negotiable and so are the expected duties.

I may be crazy for posting this, but I truly am just this guy with ideas and am not sure what my next move should be.
Thank you for your consideration.

Can you find the "misinformation"?

50 Nicest Places in America Tour

2019-11-01T17:10:02Z

Where do I start?

I am considering doing a tour of the 50 Nicest Places in America, as determined by the Reader's Digest November 2019 issue.

I created a link to an excel I crafted of the list of the 50 places.

50 Nicest Places.xlsx

I would logically begin this tour next year, in the Spring. Not sure of an exact date as yet, but that will be decided later on. I am currently seeking funding and a female partner for the trip. This would be an adventure lasting several months. Thinking it might be best to either rent or purchase an RV to roam. That way I can set up an on-board podcast/vidcast studio and turn the trip into a several months long series. Would need to use satellite to communicate on occasion.

Customization of classes

2018-12-04T19:19:27Z

I am currently taking a class at Geekwise Academy at Bitwise Industries in Fresno and I am rather bored with it at this point. At first, the classes looked great, and I felt they were a perfect match for me. But, now as time wears on and I approach the conclusion of my second class in this collection, I am less motivated and more frustrated. I think I have happened upon the realization that I still am unsure of what I truly want beyond living life. I am confused. I am lacking proper direction.

I am thinking that that the ideal setup would be to customize classes to the needs of individual students. This world is all about personalization and customization and it should be fully available to everyone.

I have more to say, just unsure how to say it. I lose steam and get tired of writing quickly. Now posting.

Help Fund My Podcasts

2018-02-27T03:21:22Z

I have several items available for immediate purchase and more will be posted soon. Add these pages to your favorites lists:

https://offerup.com/p/38776075/

https://us.letgo.com/en/u/will-robertson_fc5dd968-e5bb-4909-9ed1-ba3b76139f29

I also occasionally post things for sale on eBay and you can visit my page: https://www.ebay.com/usr/riker17

Any money made goes to my podcasting career, such as hosting fees, service fees, and general maintenance.

Keep this list handy, never know what will be posted next!

Thank you.

WJR

Other sites

2018-02-18T04:43:26Z

I proudly encourage friendly competition. I know my abilities and strengths and weaknesses and I have no problem teaming up with others to promote one another. Maybe you like my service, perhaps you prefer my competitor's business. Not a concern for me. That is why I proudly encourage you to listen to all the available podcasts out there, starting with Randy Cassingham's Uncommon Sense podcast. If we forego the outright manipulative competitive spirit and work together, we can all improve and benefit from one another. Being first or last is not important, just placing is doable and reasonable.

I will continue to suggest more sites as time goes by. Better is not the best.

-WJR

Starman in the Tesla

2018-02-07T23:37:27Z

Last pic of Starman in Roadster enroute to Mars orbit and then the Asteroid Belt

A post shared by Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on Feb 7, 2018 at 2:00pm PST

One final picture. Glad I was able to watch live as the Falcon Heavy lifted off from Florida taking the Roadster and Starman on their forever journey through our galaxy and beyond.

Alexa Skill

2018-01-19T20:05:51Z

A year ago, the day before Trump was sworn in, I thought about ways to improve the Alexa tool that I had purchased shortly after it was publicly released by Amazon years before. The picture below is one of my many ideas. One I chose to write down. Problem is, I need help with implementation. I have done some reading about how skills are created, but I still do not understand. That is why I seek assistance from whatever source that could make it happen.

I am not very tech-savvy, nor do I have unlimited funds, but I figured a well-promoted crowdfunding campaign could be a possibility. If not, let me know what your better suggestion is.

I am a perfectionist and I dislike errors and repetition, but I also recognize that there are some things that are unavoidable in the process. I am seeking others to join me in this lifetime adventure. Others who are smarter, more knowledgable, eager to try anything to finish a goal.

Do you think you can be a part of my team? Contact me, let us see what develops.

Daily Three topics

2018-01-04T04:48:47Z

I have begun posting, on a week-daily basis, three topics that I feel are worthy of your consideration. They are in a minute-video posted to Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/riker17/ each weekday morning. Check it out, let me know what you think. Thank you.

- WJR

One week to go...

2017-12-19T01:06:19Z

One week until Christmas Day. I am excited. I will receive, and give, several gifts and will likely post about them. This time of year is difficult for me, as I presently have no life, no wife, and no prospects. Oh well, just better this way. I really do not require any of the above anyways. Just gotta be me and that is the best anyone can expect. Thanks, and good night!

Board Game

2017-12-05T22:12:11Z

I have placed up for auction today, a great and exciting board game called Clue: Secrets & Spies. Check it out here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/332475500487?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Thank you and happy holidays!

Cards for sale

2017-12-05T20:07:41Z

I have a collection of Magic the Gathering cards for auction on eBay right now. Check it out: https://www.ebay.com/itm/332475291498?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

There are a few valuable cards to look at.

Let me know what you think and have a great day!

USS Hornet

2017-11-05T01:51:26Z

Earlier today, I visited the Hornet museum and attended an amateur radio general class study session and attempted to pass the test to upgrade my license. Though I did fail the test (got only 21 out of 35 questions right, needed 26 to pass), I had a fun time and Rich, KN6FW, was a great instructor and the 16 of us who attended were well informed. My failure is not his and I tbanked him afterwards.

Here are pictures I took before and after. While within the ship, I had no service. Seems the Hornet acts as a sort of Faraday Cage while below decks.

Gray skies when I arrived before 0800.

Beautiful carrier

An important plaque

More pics to follow.

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Will James Robertson
About.Me/Riker17

Ham Radio EmComm presentation info

2017-09-26T22:18:12Z

Helpful YT videos:

The student workbook used for the EmComm course was provided by Oregon ACES http://www.oregonaces.org/

I also recommend Ham Nation on the TWiT.TV netcast network. Here is the 2nd episode, all about emergency communications:

Thank you

Will Robertson

K6WJR

Locked out of Facebook

2017-08-28T15:07:20Z

So, I post a funny comment to a known feminazi group and I summarily get kicked off of Facebook, supposedly for breaking their idiotic "community standards", most of which I do not personally agree with. My comment to the group was "show those boobies ladies! Men love boobies!" A very truthful and accurate statement. But, someone complained and I am now banned from posting for 7 days! Facebook is an intolerant place. People are intolerant. They need their stupid "safe place" to feel good. I have news for you people, this world is not a safe place! Their is no room for "feeling good" about yourself. Get of it and get real! This makes me mad, that a large company such as FB can be so insensitive to real men like myself. Just so wrong!

RIP Rhinestone Cowboy

2017-08-08T21:31:39Z

With great sadness, it has been announced that Glen Campbell passed away today. I will forever enjoy my personal favorite song, "Rhinestone Cowboy". Also, "Whichita Lineman" is a classic.

View more here: Glen Campbell on Youtube

Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell's musical and entertainment lifetime, covering over five decades, is unmatched for its prolific br...

Asgardia

2017-07-17T02:13:03Z

A new nation is born of peaceful coexistence. I am a citizen. You can be as well. No fees!

Asgardia sounds like a wonderful utopian society. But, we all know, utopia does not and can not exist. Human nature just will not permit it. This is why you must join now, to ensure there is intelligence within this freakish new community. Here is the Asgardian Constitution for your reading pleasure and I encourage you to question each chapter's validity as a tool for change. We, the rightful citizens of Earth, shall not let this warped thinking continue unobstructed. That is all.

Download english.18.pdf

Codebreaking

2017-07-16T03:24:11Z

I have created a book of Wikipedia articles related to codebreaking. View it here.

User:Riker17/Books/Codebreaking

My direct response to a postcard

2017-07-10T23:40:54Z

My Representative in Congress, David G. Valadao, sent out a post card survey for input from us, his constituents.

I have replied with a polite two-page letter.

Response to survey July 2017 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXsJaOAPPJ6ySl_V1tq4mSTvEuhZ71etQ2mz5YrpvNk/pub

Musically Inclined

2017-06-22T21:43:41Z

Thanks to the Google Doodle in celebration of Oskar Fischinger, I created the composition that can be heard here: June 22.

And a second version here: Composition Number 2.

Let me know what you think.

The pictures just keep on coming

2017-06-18T04:11:04Z

Click here for pictures from my Atlanta trip.

94 new photos by Will Robertson

Sunday Flight to LAX

2017-06-18T04:04:13Z

Here are the details for my flight home: Southwest (WN) #1445 ✈ FlightAware

Southwest (WN) #1445 ✈ FlightAware

Southwest (WN) #1445 Flight Tracker (SWA1445) Flight Tracker (en route flights, arrivals, departures, history) ...

Go ahead and monitor my progress. I will attempt to sit in a window seat near the front of the plane.

I will be on a B737-700, as pictured above.

A batch of material for viewing

2017-06-16T21:17:49Z

Here is a collection from the last two days.

98 new photos by Will Robertson

More pics and vids to come!

Watch me fly!

2017-06-14T16:22:25Z

Use this link to follow me while in the air: Southwest (WN) #1994 ✈ 14-Jun-2017 ✈ KLAX - KATL ✈ FlightAware

Southwest (WN) #1994 ✈ 14-Jun-2017 ✈ KLAX - KATL ✈ FlightAware

Southwest (WN) #1994 Flight Tracker (SWA1994) Flight Tracker (en route flights, arrivals, departures, history) ...

I will attempt a live broadcast while at the Atlanta airport. Not really doable here at LAX. Thank you for following along on this trip.

Sitting here at LAX

2017-06-14T16:04:26Z

Got here extra early. I like to be early, especially to the airport, due to the ridiculous and idiotic TSA checkpoint that all are forced to put up with. My trip through was easy-peasy today and the only issue was that I did not take out my laptop from my back pack and put it on the belt separately. So, my backpack was taken aside, Officer Carter was thorough and professional in cleaning it, and then I was on my way. Took about 10 minutes, start to finish. This early in the day, the security lines are still short.

Now, I wait for my plane to arrive from Oakland. Scheduled to arrive here around 1000 hrs. I expect to board at about 1015. According to my boarding pass, I am A 01. First on? That's a first for me.

The Friday Before...

2017-06-09T19:36:15Z

It is the Friday before I depart for Atlanta. I will use this blog and my Facebook page to update everyone on what I am doing at FEEcon2017 in Atlanta. Bookmark or shortcut this page for the latest info. Thank you.

One week

2017-06-07T04:41:27Z

Such is my life, one week before my trip. I am anxious, nervous, excited, and wondering what adventure lies ahead.

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Will James Robertson
About.Me/Riker17

Attack on America

2017-04-10T05:21:13Z

We attacked a sovereign nation without proper justification. We, as a nation, are wrong. Assad is not the criminal. He is a duly-elected leader of his populace and should be respected as such. Our dictator is the newest war criminal and he should be shown the same anger and disgust that we are told to show to the North Korean leader. This world is disgustingly backwards in how it operates daily!