Monthly Archives: December 2016

Had a couple projects wanted to get finished up… Ham Radio – I tested a wire antenna outside and it was improved over my inside antennas. I had hung the ladder line dual band from my camper off a bracket … Continue reading →

We had an excellent Christmas here in GA again, hoping all you folks had a good Holiday also. Ours began Christmas Eve as Lyn and I exchanged our gifts to each other beyond the “Big One”.   We decided to … Continue reading →

Well, two days until Christmas!!    I had two things on my plate for today… Wanted to take the Ural out for a short shakedown cruise…   I have some items ordered to mount my electronics (GPS & Tracker) and … Continue reading →

Harper’s Dance Recital was held at Savannah Country Day’s Theater on Dec 18th.   These programs are very well done and this year’s was no exception.  Harper is in the Ballet program and really loves it.  You can really see … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Jackson McGhie!!! Our grandsons 7th Birthday Party was celebrated on December 17th.   The Party was at Monkey Joes in Savannah.  Monkey Joes is a retail “Inflatable Bounce House” facility. Their parties are full of bouncing, sliding, and … Continue reading →

Over Thanksgiving, I discovered several people that I know who are into DMR Digital Voice.   This is based on a Motorola business service and I decided to see about trying it out.   I presently do DStar with Icom … Continue reading →

Tradition is that we go to Myabi’s Japanese Steak House for each of the kids birthdays.  This year, with everything else going on, it was decided to combine Jackson’s and Harper’s. We all met on Dec 14th for a 6:30 … Continue reading →

My Ural arrived today (Dec 13th)…    Yippee!!!    It really looks good!!!   We had cleaned out the garage to make room for it and put the Wing in the drive as they are taking that back as a … Continue reading →

December 11th was the grandkids Hanukkah program for their Sunday School.  This involved both Jack and Harper (Ella does not go yet).   The program was at the Congregation Mickve Israel Synagogue in Savannah.  The congregation was established in 1735 and the … Continue reading →

Our new Pellet grill arrived from Field & Stream on December 5th!!   As mentioned previously, we bought the Camp Chef unit. We assembled the sub components on the 7th and it went very smooth.  I was impressed with how … Continue reading →

Jack’s school, Savannah Classical Academy, had a Christmas program the morning of Dec 8th.  Lyn and I drove in for it.   It was a nice and fun program, the school kids did really well.   It was a lot … Continue reading →

On December 7th, I took Lyn into St Joes Hospital for the cataract removal on the 2nd eye.  The 1st went so well that we had no doubts this would be similar.  We arrived on time but apparently they were … Continue reading →

On December 6th, Lyn and I attended the Coastal Amateur Radio Societies Holiday Banquest.  It was held at Bellas, an Italian restaurant in Savannah.  Reviews were very good and we were not disappointed.   I had Chicken Parm and Lyn … Continue reading →

Today is my Granddaughters 4th Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA!  (12/5)  She is 4 years old, such a cutie!!!    This picture is a composite that our daughter in law Morgan Posted: Yesterday was her party at ATA Black Belt Academy, … Continue reading →