Monthly Archives: February 2017

I have been crocheting for several years and enjoy it.   I cannot do any fancy stitches and am unable to read a pattern but that does not stop me from finding projects to work on with what I do … Continue reading →

Not an eating ham, but an Amateur radio Ham!   A group of locals (about 10 of us) have begun playing around with 6 meter communications.  It is a fun VHF band that sometimes opens for long distance but is … Continue reading →

WSPR, pronounced “Whisper”, is Weak Signal Propagation Reporter.   It is typically a very low power signal (beacon) transmitted at regular intervals.   Monitoring stations report when hearing it and it allows one to monitor how an antenna is doing … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, please notice I did not say fixed!! I have been in pain with my left foot since last June.  (Long story from a long ride)  My doctor originally guessed possibly some nerve damage and definitely collapsed arches.   … Continue reading →

I have to tell you, Lyn and I are really enjoying our  Pellet Smoker.  We planned another good cook for the 14th of February (right after our electricians left!). This one is an all Poultry Cook!   The prime meat … Continue reading →

Since moving in here, Lyn has HATED our dining room light.   The light was Ugly and not centered on the table.  The problem was, to replace it would require moving it, patching painting etc…    We had a small … Continue reading →

Our Grandaughter, Alyssa Kwolek in Michigan, had a Gymnastics meet Feb 12th down at Cobo Arena in Detroit.  She competes for Howell High School. The Team took a 1st and she got a 2nd on Beam and a 3rd on … Continue reading →

Both Jack and Ella are now in Taekwondo.  They both train with ATA Black Belt in Savannah.   Jack has been doing it for a couple years now and Ella just started.   We recently attended testing for both of … Continue reading →

As some of you know, I administer the Photo Contest for the Motorcycle Tourers Forum.   I do not often enter as the majority of my photos are not motorcycle related.   In January, I had ridden the Ural down … Continue reading →

Well, yes, sort of!????     As you know, we bought that Pellet Grill/Smoker and love it!!   Best investment we ever made.   Since then, we gave away our old gas grill to a neighbor and sold our electric … Continue reading →

This one is also a result of my communication work during Hurricane Mathew.   It was presented by the State of GA ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services).   I was unable to attend the ARES Conference in Atlanta but the … Continue reading →

Our Granddaughter Ashley Kwolek, is a member of the Howell High School Air Force JROTC.  She participates with their drill team also. On Saturday, Feb. 4, cadets in the Howell High School Air Force JROTC program claimed first place overall … Continue reading →