Dave,
Thanks for all you do for our benefit!
Be safe, especially while you're working up there!
73,
Jay, K2ZT
Fno3
On Tue, Jan 3, 2023, 11:37 AM David Olean <k1whs@metrocast.net> wrote:
> I just got back from repair work on the road up to my VHF shack. I
> collected and hauled all the stone that washed away and filled in the
> bad spots so that now I can drive up to the shack. I am really psyched
> as this means that I can retrieve delicate gear from there and batten
> things down for the winter. It looks like tonight will be my last
> scheduled 222 night until later in March (Unless we get unseasonably
> warm wx) I was amazed as some of the 1.5-3" stone had all washed away
> about 125 ft from the road. It is amazing how much power is in running
> water. The good news was that the stone collected in certain spots, so
> it was easy to dig them out and haul them back with 5 gallon buckets. I
> had cleared the rest of the road last week of downed trees and limbs, so
> it is now passable.
>
> My first order of business is to haul another 12 gallons of diesel fuel
> up the hill while I can. I am hoping the diesel generator runs, the
> heater works, and my 222 antenna is undamaged. If so, I will be QRV with
> my normal signal starting at 7 PM EST or 00:00 UT. Wx today is 34
> degrees and drizzle here in the Pine Tree State. I hope it does not turn
> to snow!
>
> 73
>
> Dave K1WHS
>
> What a hobby!!
>
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