Hamcation Gathering
February 12 & 13, 2016



John4 watching things happen as his visiting crew works on his equipment.

The KR4KP operating position.
John watches as Chuck, N9DII does something.
John1 N1YV, messes with computer wiring under the watchful eyes of Tom, K9BTQ, and Chuck, N9DII.
Two Johns (W and 1) bask in the glow of John4's computer.
A visit to John wouldn't be complete without checking the angle of the element.
Nor would the visit be complete without a visit to John4's neighborhood watering hole and eatery, Crabby Bill's
John, Tom and John soak up Florida sun minus photographer, JohnW. Tom was out-Johned.
Lake Tohopekaliga (say that 3 times without spraining your tongue).
In the interest of alligator population control.
Coffee and donuts on Saturday morning. JohnW, N9LGD and John1, N1YV in the foreground. In the background are Gordy, W9ZQK; Tom, K9BTQ and Don, N4NOD.
Happiness is a donut in hand - Chuck, N9DII; and Tom, AI4QP.
Tom, AI4QP; Bernie, KB3HBQ and XYL Bonnie
Tom, AI4QP; Bob, W4IBG; Shelly, KK4EVV and Steve, N9LOH chatting it up
Florida doesn't allow feeding alligators but it's OK to feed Johns. JohnW presents a donut to John1 (who is also JohnW). Confused yet?
Gene, AD4UB chats with Gordy, W9ZQK. Thanks, Gordy, for setting up this gathering!
The whole crew except Gordy and Tom (see next picture): Bob, W4IBG; Rich, W9TA; John1, N1YV; Chuck, N9DII; Bernie, KB3HBQ; Tom, K9BTQ; Gene, AD4UB; Steve, N9LOH; and JohnW, N9LGD
Gordy, W9ZQK (behind Gene) and Tom, AI4QP (second from right) get into the picture
Bernie and Bonnie happened to run into some characters from Milwaukee.
The evening soiree at O'Charley's with Gordy, W9ZQK and xyl, Lois (back to camera); John4, KR4KP; Rita, W1UZR with Lew, N4LD and xyl Mary at the end of the table.
Sun City Center delegates were Rita, W1UZR plus Mary and Lew, N4LD.
The Sun City Center delegates along with John1, N1YV.
Somebody got a picture of Tom, K9BTQ (left)
Nancy and Rick, John4's daughter and son-in-law. They make sure John4 behaves himself.
Bernie, KB3HBQ with xyl Bonnie
Add Chuck, N9DII
Gene, AD4UB and xyl Doris hold down the other side of the table.
JohnW, N9LGD, was busy with his camera and didn't get caught in any of the other pictures.
John1, N1YV, encountered bad weather heading back to Connecticut. Here's his truck when he arrived home.


Pictures courtesy of those who were there.     Web site courtesy West Allis Radio Amateur Club and QTH.com.