Cheers to a new HAM - Looking for an Elmer

I just got my FCC Technician license to operate Amateur (HAM) Radio - KB1NIR. I was holding off on saying anything because I applied for a "vanity" callsign - my grandfather Edwin I DeLong Sr's- K3GRN. Partially to surprise my dad, (), and partially because I didn't want people to have to remember both callsigns. However I'm a bit antsy and frustrated and excited so...I couldn't wait the 17 business days until my vanity license was approved.

*sigh* I suppose this is good, I'll learn a hell of a lot about electronics. I just wish I had some "Elmer" to look over my shoulder and help me get this all setup. It would make things so much easier.

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Missed Show: The Unit , Pilot

Alas, a Tivo mistake resulted in a missed recording of the first episode of "The Unit" and thus I am in the doghouse. Did anyone else record it or know someone who did?