Ham Radio
It was supposed to rain the day before and it never did. It wasn’t supposed to rain on this day, but of course it did. A typical weather mis-prediction here in the southeast.
Read more “Activating K-0716”
Sailing
This past weekend I was a part of the Race Committee for the Flying Scot “Chattanooga Choo Choo” Regatta hosted at Privateer Yacht Club.
Read more “Big D”
Ham Radio
Every March, in far east Tennessee, right on the North Carolina boarder there is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts that spread out on different peaks along the Appalachian Mountains to make contacts using the advantage of high elevation and low noise levels.
Read more “March Mountain Topping Report”
Ham Radio
For Labor Day weekend, Maggie and I decided to go on a little adventure to what we both agree is one of the best hidden gems in this area.
Read more “Activating Laurel Snow State Natural Area”
Sailing
We took the Impulse out for a spin today and found the mighty Bearcat down at the lock doing what it does best. Needless to say, it was a kick ass day!
Read more “Bearcat!”
Musings
My good friend Josh sends out a text this morning asking for help clearing up a walking trail out at the club. I said “absolutely!”
Read more “Important Man Shit”
Musings
Read more “Clingmans Dome”Anything that can go wrong, will—at the worst possible moment
Finagle’s law
Sailing
Sailing
The end of the sailing season can sometimes be a time of reflection and other times it can be a time to try to forget it completely.
Read more “2019 John’s Pig Regatta”
Snapshots