[SFDXA] Report From Lou, N2TU, on Swains Island

[Bill]

Copied over from the Yahoo Member list: From Norm W4QN

This confirms some of the reports that the early shut down was 
precipitated by the heat and illness.


Report From Lou, N2TU, on Swains Island
Here's Lou's report received this morning.

After two days of apparent food poisoning, I am coming around.
It was BAD and I will not describe the symptoms! But I needed to lose 
weight anyway. Hi Hi.

The group tore down the antennas and operating positions today and 
transported it down the beach to the boat landing zone.
Tomorrow,we will attempt to pack the remaining stuff in water logged 
boxes. Hopefully, it will be a sunny day.

Today, I found a stash of MMs which will be happily consumed on the way 
home. I haven't eaten for two days. All in all, it has been a 
successful, fun filled but extremely difficult trip for everyone. One of 
the guys who was at Malpelo, and an experienced dxpeditioner said this 
was the hardest trip he has ever been on. Great, I had to choose this one!

AA4NN is doing FB and ready to go....as is everyone. The boat arrives on 
Tuesday, unloads 20 NOAA scientists.. .then we go to the ship and await 
our cargo, loaded piece by piece. The coral opening is only about 20 
feet wide and the rollers funnel through the cut. There is a Samoan guy 
who is expert at timing the swells but it is a daunting task. He has a 
20 foot skiff with a 20hp motor and we have tons of equipment and 
luggage to load.

I cannot wait for an air conditioned room! And a good shower.
I will be home next Sunday if all goes well....

Say Hi to the guys....
73
Lou