[SMCARA] Field day 2014 final thoughts

[Rene Ramirez]

Afternoon all.

Well Field day 2014 is all but in the books and wanted to thank everyone
who showed up/tested/helped/had fun.  This is what (IMHO) Field day is all
about.  We tried operating in an environment outside of our cozy shacks.
We met new operators and saw old ones that are "Rare DX" .  We gave folks
help/technical support on new station setup, antennas, HF operation, new
operating modes and even got a little jealous watching CW OM do their
thing.  We got a new Technician and some /AG's (congrats to you all).  And
shared a really great FD meal.  Thanks to all who prepared dinner, brought
goodies, and did mess duty!  Also just fellowship with others and sharing
some sea stories.  And I think we made a few contacts too!

I apologies for not giving FD more attention as well as bailing out on
Sunday.  Sunday was an other issue (I got to meet the Cardinal!) but work
was just more of a bear this year.  again, sorry.  If y'all will have me
again we'll do a better job...promise.

I took quite a few pictures and here shortly will start pumping them up to
my Drive and will push a link to the directory when I get home.  I'll even
push one of Me and the Mrs with His Eminence (so ya'll wont think I was at
home zzznnn)

Anyhoo, FD with the club was a wonderful experience and I can only hope
that we can all meet again at Hollywood volunteer fire station on 27~28
June 2015!

God Bless and 73's

Ren. W3BNY.