August 28, 2025 – John – NK4N checked in from his hotel room in D.C. today. He has had a busy week there while participating in a professional conference. His trip included a stop at the Old Ebbitt Grill on 15th street. Gail – KB4JAA just returned from a bus tour to Niagra falls. She reported a good trip with quite a few stops. She enjoyed a trip on the Maid of the Mist and dining at the Skylon Tower. Weekly radon report from Richard – WA4IWD: 0.64 picocuries and radiation level of 0.33 counts per second.

August 21, 2025 – We found out at our weekly meeting that almost all members of the group see the same retina specialist!  Based on the que in his waiting rooms, we think he sees everybody in Alabama.  Nevertheless, we are thankful for him!  At any rate, his waiting room makes it possible for us to keep up with all the old episodes of Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and Mash.  John – NK4N had a bear come calling at their house this past Sunday.  The bear was not asked in.  Also we discovered how four-way switches are wired with the artful implementation of traveler conductors.

August 14, 2025 – John – NK4N came almost face to face with a bear recently in his yard. Apparently there was some dispute related to sunflower seeds which was resolved amicably. Richard – WA4IWD reports a background radiation level in his home of approximately 0.3 counts per second, but measurements on his granite cook top register around 0.8 counts per second.

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