My wife and I have returned HOME to Mass. and enjoyed the past winter...(!) I have a small station set up and have been working on the code; also joined the NAQCC group and have tried to catch them on the air also, on Sunday nights. It's great to be back and I'll be on the air soon. 73 de kg4uqa, bob.c

Hardy…Hare, Hare, Hare!

Our recent visit to the ARRL League Headquarters in Newington, Conn. was nothing less than spectacular and our host and co-host were above and beyond the call of duty. Both Ed Hare – W1RFI and Bob Allison – WB1GCM made all QRP members who made the trek to Newington and in the conference room to feel right at home. The levity and bantering back and forth was second to none and as some called said, it was the “Ed and Dennis show!” Playful conversation directed by Ed Hare put the membership at ease and lead most of the technical discussions with high energy plus top-notch information. When Bob Allison was introduced, it was either Doctor Strange Love or Veterinarian Allison for his white smock preceded his affectation of accomplishments. The membership was “warmed up” and ready!

I had a hoot meeting y'all today in Newington.

THANK YOU one and all!

Ric
WI6I

Several die hard kit-masters once again ascended upon Haystack Observatory to delicately place electronics pieces into anti-static pink plastic bags to fore fill 75 or more SCAF filter kits for the New England QRP Club project--NEScaf! There were howls, cajoles, and just laughter rebounding throughout the evening where burgers and hot dogs were the priority of the evening. Our host, once again, was Dave Siegrist - NT1U...along with "John" another star gazing club member, who provided the warm hospitality. Carl Achin - WA1ZCQ was the burger-turner and hot dog provider manning the propane auxiliary BBQ grill. Bob Schmeichel - N1RXV manned his Nikon camera with exceptional pictures to document the hilarity and spontaneity of the kitting party. The following people were present:

I was born at an early age, into what was left of Liverpool (UK) after a recent visit by the Luftwaffe. Growing up into a city that was to become the centre of the universe, my buddies really were John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison and Stu Sutcliffe (The Beatle Who Died). Also great friends with Anthony Haygarth (the Brit TV actor) and Bill Stewart, now head of London Weekend Television. There was also Roger McGough and Brien Patten (the English poets) and many other artists and musicians. A great place. First job was as bouncer at the Cavern Club where It All Happened. I then decided education was needed to make up for the education I was supposed to get from the Liverpool Education Authority but dyslexia and dyscalculea got in the way. After nearly 45 years, I retired as the Administrator of the Law School at Flinders University of South Australia. Marj and I live with two spoiled cats on two-thirds of an acre of paradise, overlooking the vineyards of the McLaren Wine district of South Australia and the Gulf of St Vincent. Main Rig: HW-8, also SW-40+ and a 20 metre RockMite. And 17 two metre rigs. Don't ask.....Double harnessed yagis for 2 metrees and an OCF windom for HF. Plus a couple of receiving antennas. I just love home brew!