Finally made it in his log on 15 meters this morning. This is after 4 replies on 30 meters last night but never completing due to him not hearing me. Mike even spotted for me for a couple hours plus last night on 30, making sure that I was in the clear by listening  to SDR's near Somalia while I transmitted. 

I did see Dennis, and Steve make a contact with them on 30. They made it look so easy!  

Have a great day and good dxing

Randy/W5ZJ