[GreenKeys] Big Bird Project

[Doug Alderdice]

Hi Gang,

While I, too, am still awaiting my Dovetron, we need to remember that the 
dedicated individuals working on this project are doing this for the love 
of the hobby and benefit of their fellow greenkeyers, namely us.  They have 
real jobs, real families, real "other stuff" going on while Big Bird needs 
to be fed.  I am quite sure we have not been forgotten.  As I understand 
it, they are taking the time to check out each unit before it ships so no 
one gets a dud, and from all reports they are being well-packed for 
shipment.  All this takes time.

Meanwhile, for the benefit of those of the group who have forgotten their 
place in line, and maybe save Big Bird's "keepers" a few moments of their 
precious time, below is a copy of one of order lists for the Dovetrons that 
passed over this list recently.  Many of those who have received their 
units have told us so on the list so we can kind of figure out (within a 
spot or two) where the next Bird will fly.

73 es 30,

Doug, KA2WFT  (Spot #25)

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Receipt of Funds Status as of 29 Mar 2003 2000PST

1. - Jact Hart, WA2HWJ - Funds Received
2. - Joe Montano, N9VMO
3. - Charles Ring, W3NU - Funds Received
4. - Perry Ballinger, W8AU - Funds Received
5. - Richard Gillingham, W1RG - Funds Received
6. - Gil Smith, Famous Inventor and TTY Enthusiast - Funds Received
7. - John Burch, WB6GHA - Funds Received
8. - Gregory Moore, WA3IVX - Funds Received
9. - Lynn Neece, KB6OKS - Funds Received
10. - Bob Camp, KB8TQ - Funds Received
11. - Sherry Hydrick, TTY Enthusiast - Funds Received
12. - Dave Freeman, WW8S - Funds Received
13. - Brian Rule, KC8MXQ - Funds Received
14. - Larry "The Telegrapher" Godek, W0OGH - Funds Received
15. - Joseph Pinner, KC5IJD
16. - Don House, Museum Curator, Foofy's Buddy - Funds Received
17. - Clarence Turk, KB0BFI - Funds Received
18. - John Parker, KD7KFT
19. - Howard Weeks, K5JCP - Funds Received (Volunteered to Pick Up/Pack
Units)
20. - Web Williams, KR4WM - Funds Received
21. - Bill Bytheway, AA6ED - Funds Received
22. - Roy Morgan, K1LKY - Funds Received
23. - Mark Acierno, Junior Veterinarian and N2UEM - Funds Received
24. - Henry Lines, KH6JJS - Funds Received
25. - Doug Alderdice, KA2WFT - Funds Received
26. - Bill Riches, WA2DVU - Funds Received
27. - Richard Schumann, N7HH - Funds Received
28. - Bruce Zimmerman, WA0WY - Funds Received
29. - John Lawson, KB6SCO - Funds Received (Cash)
30. - Bill Strangfeld, W8FIX - Funds Received
31. - Jim Young, W8MAQ - Funds Received
32. - Ron Kolarik, K0IDT - Funds Received
33. - Roy Norris, K4EEG - Funds Received
34. - Fred Sell, WA7OBB - Funds Received
35. - Lloyd Scott, SWL, RTTY Enthusiast, and Oily-Voiced Broadcaster -
Funds Received
36. - Dave Ross, N7EPI - Funds Received
37. - Ed Greeley, TTY Enthusiast - Funds Received
38. - John Poulton, KF4OZY - Funds Received
39. - Don Cunningham, WB5HAK, Senior Moment Participant - Funds Received
40. - Christian Fandt, Ex-WB2WAO, known Long-Term GreenKeyer - Funds
Received
41. - Conrad Doucette, W1QDV - Funds Received
42. - Ken Schweiker, K4KQR - Funds Received
43. - Gen. Robert DelGatto, TTY Enthusiast, Jack Hart Protege - Funds
Received
44. - Rich McClung, WA6KNW - Funds Received (Tower)
45. - Jon Oldenburg, AB9AH - Funds Received
46. - Greg Mengell, Former Spook
47. - Vern Schroeder, K9POU - Funds Received
48. - Tony Podrasky, W6ESE - Funds Received
49. - Tom Kleinschmidt, Inventor's Grandson - Funds Received
50. - F Class unit - Pat Person, K7YIR - Funds Received (Cash)
51. - F Class - Bob Camp, KB8TQ
52. - F Class - Available
53. - F Class - Available
54. - F Class - Available
55. - F Class - Available

At 09:49 PM 8/20/2003, W8MAQ@aol.com wrote:
>Fellows, I wonder where on the list of purchasers we are now in terms of
>fulfilling the Big Bird Project (Dovetrons). I believe I am in the 
>mid-30's range
>on the list or buyers. I recall a burst of activity a few months ago, and
>about 10 were apparently received by excited buyers, but nothing since. Is it
>possible to get an update from the principals?
>
>I hope we haven't been forgotten...
>
>73 Jim W8MAQ


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