The Weekend Thread...

[K9CCH]

This afternoon we're heading to a friends beach house for the weekend. I plan to surf fish from sun up to sun down, so don't call me, I'll call you!

I'm taking the Hasselblad with me too, so hopefully I'll get a few shots while I'm there. I'll have my bowfunky with me as well, so maybe I'll try to hit a repeater or two.

What are you up to this weekend?

[suddenseer]

I am going to mow the lawn. With the medical restrictions I have for the next 3 weeks, it will take all weekend. Saturday night, the plan is a local club that will feature 4 bands. I have been asked to audition for one of them, I want to know what I might be getting myself into.

[PA5COR]

Getting through one of the hottest days this year 40 C or 104 F with lots of moist in the air.
Tomorrow installing the new HD satellite reciever VU+ solo and V 3000 actuator driver.
Setting up the motor drive for 36 satellites from 45 east to 47 west, then rescan each satellite and make a favourite list, setting up the Linux reciever for internet connection, install the 32 Gb USB stick as hard drive for recording etc.
Temps tomorrow lower as today like 73 F so cooling down the house internal as well.
FT 2000-D on listening at 40 meter just had some chats with locals on 160 meter.
If i get the satellite done tomorrow Sunday will be spend on the radio, getting a few more stations in the log.
Tomorrow evening BBQ here ;)

[WØTKX]

Betts and I are having a lunch party Saturday with about 14 showing up.

[K7SGJ]

Doing a brake job on the forklift.

[wa6mhz]

Saturday morning, bright and early, I will be here in the Radio Hospital ready for emergencies. I know of atleast TWO Hams bringing radios over for surgery. Maybe I will have time to MOUSE with the SR-2000 later in the day, but I am out of clues on it. It has me BUFFALOED!!!

Sunday morning, after church, will be our San Diego QCWA meeting, where the program will be the WORLD DEBUT of the new movie "DAYTON 2013: The ADVENTURE".
Afterward, it will be back to the Radio Hospital for more radio Repair!

[KU0DM]

Seeing one of my favorite bands in the Crossroads Arts District in KC tonight with a bunch of buddies, and a block party tomorrow night.

[NQ6U]

Doing a brake job on the forklift.

Who needs brakes on a forklift? Just drop the forks down and let the weight of the load stop you.

[K7SGJ]

Who needs brakes on a forklift? Just drop the forks down and let the weight of the load stop you.

I tried that. Now I have to fix the gate, too.

[NQ6U]

I tried that. Now I have to fix the gate, too.

Sorry, wasn't thinking about all that ice you get on the roads there in AZ.

[K7SGJ]

Sorry, wasn't thinking about all that ice you get on the roads there in AZ.

Yeah, but it's a dry ice.

[K9CCH]

Well, the beach trip got canceled last minute, so I'm off to Houston Amateur Radio supply to check it out. Perhaps pick up some coax to finish the j pole this weekend.

Im still going fishing at some point this weekend though... I WANT to fish dammit!

[K7SGJ]

Hello

[NQ6U]

Hello

http://www.tacobell.com/static_files/TacoBell/StaticAssets/images/menuItems/pdp/pdp_fresco_crunchy_taco.png

http://www.usmilitaryhelicopters.org/helicopterphotos/bell47helicopter_1.jpg

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/web/Business/Products/Two-way%20Radios/Mobile%20Radios/Government%20and%20Public%20Safety%20Mobile%20Radi os/XTL%202500/_Images/Static%20Files/B2B_Product_XTL_2500_LG_US-EN.jpg

[K7SGJ]

RR You caught it. Good show

[KG4CGC]

Well, the beach trip got canceled last minute, so I'm off to Houston Amateur Radio supply to check it out. Perhaps pick up some coax to finish the j pole this weekend.

Im still going fishing at some point this weekend though... I WANT to fish dammit!

I'm going fishing too on Saturday. Lake fish. Trout, Bass, Perch, various panfish and several varieties of catfish.

On a different note, so you built a J-pole, great deal but, you have now started down a long road of addiction which will have you chasing gain. Good luck. Not everyone comes out on the other end the same person they were going in.
I wish you a safe journey.

[NQ6U]

RR You caught it. Good show

I forgot these:

http://www.dakhlabedouins.com/img/25_by_bedouin_life.jpg

http://images2.makefive.com/images/experiences/life/famous-stereotypes-around-the-world/mexican-7.jpg

[K9CCH]

Soooo.... You and a couple Mexicans are going camel hunting in a helicopter while eating tacos that you ordered with your radio???

is that right? That's what you're doing isn't it?

[NQ6U]

Soooo.... You and a couple Mexicans are going camel hunting in a helicopter while eating tacos that you ordered with your radio???

is that right? That's what you're doing isn't it?

It's a very l-o-n-g and sordid story having to do with a former Islander who was a bit...eccentric. Let me know when you have a couple of hours to spare and I'll post some links that will explain it all. In short, at various times the Islander in question claimed he was an Arab, he was a Mexican, that he owned a Bell 47 helicopter and that he was an expert on obsolete Motorola commercial radios. He also was always looking for a taco even though he lived in San Antonio where he must have been knee-deep in them.

[wa6mhz]

There are TACKOS..... And then there are FISH TACKOS!!!!

MMMM--MMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I get some free at Rubios in a few days!

Nothing better in the world than FISH TACKOS!!! All U Midwesterners and East Coasters
probably never heard of Fish Tackos. Itsa San Diego thing. Actually originated in San Felipe, just across the mountains from Ensenada.

They put a special white sauce in them that makes them TREMENDOUSLY ADDICTIVE!

But, if U haven't been to San Diego, U probably never happened across one!

[KG4CGC]

There are TACKOS..... And then there are FISH TACKOS!!!!

MMMM--MMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I get some free at Rubios in a few days!

Nothing better in the world than FISH TACKOS!!! All U Midwesterners and East Coasters
probably never heard of Fish Tackos. Itsa San Diego thing. Actually originated in San Felipe, just across the mountains from Ensenada.

They put a special white sauce in them that makes them TREMENDOUSLY ADDICTIVE!

But, if U haven't been to San Diego, U probably never happened across one!

Mexican white sauce?

[VE7DCW]

Soooo.... You and a couple Mexicans are going camel hunting in a helicopter while eating tacos that you ordered with your radio???

is that right? That's what you're doing isn't it?

Yup....... and as Carl intimated in his response....... just mention the name "Rudy" ...... and it will begin! :rofl:

..... and at least I will admit that Rudy did add a fair bit of colour and laughs to Island...... :yes:

[KG4CGC]

Yup....... and as Carl intimated in his response....... just mention the name "Rudy" ...... and it will begin! :rofl:

..... and at least I will admit that Rudy did add a fair bit of colour and laughs to Island...... :yes:

What color was that? Adobe Brown?

[NA4BH]

The white sauce is made from fish squeakins.

[NQ6U]

Chris, here's a link to KA5PIU's (aka Hajji Rudi) posts:

https://forums.hamisland.net/search.php?searchid=817482

Read 'em and get back to us with your comments.

[K9CCH]

Linky no worky.

[Bubba]

Going marlin fishing.. Then eating tacos.

[NA4BH]

Going marlin fishing.. Then eating tacos.

There's your winning weekend right there.

[VE7DCW]

Going marlin fishing.. Then eating tacos.

See!! ......... it's the power of Rudy! :mrgreen:

[NQ6U]

Linky no worky.


Try again—it's working for me. Or just search for KA5PIU.

[K7SGJ]

Don't forget the cartels.

[NQ6U]

Don't forget the cartels.

Or CAIR. No carnitas tacos allowed there.

[K7SGJ]

Brings back old memories, and kinda makes you miss him, some, eh? A little? A smattering? A smidgen? A tad? A scintilla? A dash? An iota? A pinch? A dab?

[VE7DCW]

Brings back old memories, and kinda makes you miss him, some, eh? A little? A smattering? A smidgen? A tad? A scintilla? A dash? An iota? A pinch? A dab?

An IOTA??? .......Rudy participated on "Islands on the Air"? :mrgreen:

[N2NH]

Lest we forget...

http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/standards/Systems_Cards/APU_Airflow_700x603.jpg

I think he was really flying one of these...

http://i39.tinypic.com/33mwr9x.jpg

After smoking one of these...

http://i44.tinypic.com/2cs6ipl.jpg

Miss ya Rudy.

Me, I'm hankering to go taco hunting I reckon.

[KG4NEL]

But, if U haven't been to San Diego, U probably never happened across one!

Had a great fish taco place in the mountains of VA.

[wa6mhz]

Waited all morning. No SHOWS!!! Now Noon, waiting this afternoon. Hope the appointments show up! Guess I don't get any LUNCH!

[Bubba]

Hello..

[wa6mhz]

NOW it is almost 1 PM, and the folks are STILL not here! WASTING MY DAY!!!!
I could be home working DX!

[wa6mhz]

The ANNOYING thing about it is that I COULD have gone down to San Diego Stadium for the FAN FEST for the CHargers, or out to Point Loma for POLITIFEST, a big event there too.
But NO!!!! I had to sit here and WAIT for people to come so I can fix their radios for FREE!!!

Now I get a message late in the day they aren't going to make it. SURE is nice for other people can WASTE my valuable FREE time!

[K9CCH]

Now I get a message late in the day they aren't going to make it. SURE is nice for other people can WASTE my valuable FREE time!


Send then a $25 invoice for time...

[NQ6U]

Send then a $25 invoice for time...

Excellent idea. You should do it, Pat. They won't pay, but it will at least drive home a point.

[KG4CGC]

The ANNOYING thing about it is that I COULD have gone down to San Diego Stadium for the FAN FEST for the CHargers, or out to Point Loma for POLITIFEST, a big event there too.
But NO!!!! I had to sit here and WAIT for people to come so I can fix their radios for FREE!!!

Now I get a message late in the day they aren't going to make it. SURE is nice for other people can WASTE my valuable FREE time!
Filthy bastids. Now if they ever bring their radios in, you should fix them and then hold them for a year, saying that you've been swamped at work.

[suddenseer]

Got back from clubbing. It is different being one of the few folks in the building not under the influence of intoxicating liquors. The bad part, do I really want to pay $4.00 for a glass of watered down diet Coke? Went with the band in question to breakfast afterwards. I am going to practice with them next week. Do I really want to allow myself to do this again? Their bass player is awesome. I do not know if I can fill his shoes.

[N2NH]

I wouldn't think about it. If they think you are what they need, then they know what they want. After you're with them for awhile, you'll pick it up and probably do just as good a job if not better.

[K9CCH]

Got back from clubbing. It is different being one of the few folks in the building not under the influence of intoxicating liquors. The bad part, do I really want to pay $4.00 for a glass of watered down diet Coke? Went with the band in question to breakfast afterwards. I am going to practice with them next week. Do I really want to allow myself to do this again? Their bass player is awesome. I do not know if I can fill his shoes.


It would be really hard for me to partake in an activity like that. Life is very different at 33 than it was at 23, and after 5 years of being sober, it would be really hard for me to tolerate that kind of situation. I suppose it comes down to commitment and compromise. How much are you willing to compromise for your commitment to your passion?

[K9CCH]

So what are y'all up to this weekend?

[PA5COR]

Sorting out a lot of backlogged tax stuff out for my son, getting him to clear up the mess he made by not filling in his tax returns lately....:(
Radio 160 is opening up now and then, USA/CAnada heard/worked in phone, doing housekeeping stuff, cooking cleaning, visit my ex mother in law a bit more since her husband passed away a few weeks back for support and sorting stuff out, the usual things you do in the weekends...

[WØTKX]

Working. Again. Still. Always.

WTF is a weekend?

Just more days that end in a "y".

[KC2UGV]

Quick (Hopefully) run to urgent care, then on to eat Vietnamese food. Tomorrow, half day of yard work, followed by a day and a half of homework.

[NA4BH]

Restoring a $5.00 steamer trunk that is going to end up costing me about $500.00.

[WX7P]

We are going to the Peoria Superfest tomorrow!

http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/peoria-superfest-2013

Riley's going to be there to speak. If it's not too much of a zoo, I might go listen to what he has to say. He'll be on at 10:30 am.

Looking for a legal limit tuner too.

[K9CCH]

This is what we did all weekend!

[K9CCH]

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[K9CCH]

Caught this slot red this morning off the Texas City Dike!

[KG4NEL]

That fish is making the exact expression I have with too much tequila.

[KG4CGC]

Nice fishes.