Re: [IRCA] Possible NW Ultralight DXpedition and/or Get Together

["Ira Elbert New, III" <ien3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Maybe when I win the lottery I'll make it out your way. Everything looks and sounds great and I wish you guys all the best. 

Anybody in this neck of the woods up for such an adventure?


Bert New
Watkinsville, Georgia
Proudly Serving You Since 1964!

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> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:02:42 -0700
> To: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> From: bjohnorcas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [IRCA] Possible NW Ultralight DXpedition and/or Get Together
> 
> As you know the 2008 Fall Follies DX Contest is rapidly approaching 
> and Guy and I intend to help hold up the NW's reputation for looooong 
> distance reception. We have reserved Yurt #114 at Grayland Beach 
> State Park for Friday and Saturday nights, Oct 31 & Nov. 1. That is 
> the last weekend of the Fall Follies.  There are several other yurts 
> available for rent ($45 per night) and they are absolutely perfect 
> for handheld Ultralighting, with wooden lattice and insulated vinyl 
> walls and roof.. an on the front line near the beach.
> 
> The yurts sleep three very nicely and are heated and have 50 amp 
> service.  The potties and showers are a short walk away and you have 
> to bring your own ice chest and camp stove, if you want to eat and a 
> sleeping bag or bedding to go atop their vinyl-covered 
> matresses.  These are the yurts that Guy favors over the Grayland 
> Motel.... much lower rates and he finds them considerably quieter, 
> especially out of season.
> 
> Here is a URL for the yurts (roll down about halfway to Grayland 
> Beach State Park....
> http://www.parks.wa.gov/yurtsandcabins/yurtcabin.asp
> 
> It is about half a mile between the motel and the park, for those who 
> may like to stay there...
> 
> Guy and I would really enjoy a get together Saturday afternoon, if 
> anyone is in the area and also would love to coordinate DXing if 
> others join us Friday or Saturday night.... We've even got some 
> walkie-talkies for coordinating efforts, if anyone can make it out there
> 
> Whether you can make it out or not,  don't forget about the Fall Follies!!!
> 
> John B.
> Orcas Island, WA, USA
> Rcvrs: WiNRADiO 313e, Eton e1, Ultralights
> Antennas: Wellbrook Phased Array SE/NW
> Two 70' x 100' Conti Super Loops, West and Northwest
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