12 January 2025

 After a very busy and productive week at work, I was a little reluctant to get on the radio. Tonight was just a perfect night to sit under the stars and admire a nearly full moon. The temperature was perfect. A light breeze off of the ocean. 

  But I posted I would be on the air, so that is what I committed to do. 15m did not want to cooperated however. Pulling in less than 100 contacts in a given activation is a sign band conditions were not favorable. It was a brief activation as the band seemed to start closing before 0900 to Europe.

  Still it was fun and a great evening to be out.  Thanks and 73!  Allen

**Photos below courtesy of Richard Cook.