Of the 20 or so different ops that have contested here since 2003, Vince
was special. Within the Top 1 or 2 of whoever has been here. His
concentration was nothing short of amazing. I recall one funny time here.
One of many.
Vince had arrived here about 11pm with a huge sack of burgers and fries
from In and Out. I'd never seen a sack that big, really. That sack was
about
15"X12" and packed. Eeeks, just the "nourishment" most of us DON'T want
to
deal with late at night, contesting. But our small toy poodles loved him,
smelling the goodies! Instant infatuation with the big man. ;-)
Fast forward a few hours. I had just come into the shack to see how we
were doing and maybe spell an op.(We were running Multi-Two in ARRL DX CW
a
few yrs ago). KS5A was on 80m and doing fine. Vince was, seemingly,
totally
engrossed with 40, but also with other activities. One dog was on his lap,
one was lying at his feet. He had a large plate of burgers and fries he
was
feeding the dogs, and himself. Playing with the dogs too. Also sipping on
a
Coke and fiddling with his cell phone. I briefly thought,"maybe he ought
to
quit messing with the dogs etc and work more stations". I was wrong.
His rate meter said 142 qso's the past hour and short term rate over 240.
I
laughed, shook my head and went to do something that would help the team,
like making coffee. No need to interrupt, or spell, Vince. He had it
DOWN!
;-)
I am sure the Voodudes have many , many more stories from all those great
contest years in West Africa.
Amazing dude. RIP Vince!
73, Bob K8IA, President
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Club Call; N7AT
Website: www.arizonaoutlaws.net
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