I have been gathering preferences for which nite, during the 98 Dayton
Hamvention, we might hold a social hour and dinner for those DXers
interested in 160 Meters. This would be the 4th year, I believe, we have
assembled together for such a "160 M gathering". The group has grown
from 12 or so to last years' 45 attendees.
We tried to keep it low key and simple - without major fanfare, programs,
countdowns etc. We have traditionally chosen a restaurant that we let us
order from their menu and pay individually. Last years' gathering was,
as most of u know, held at Neil's Heritage House Restaurant - in a cozy -
maybe not quite large enough room. But very few complaints - as I think
most attendees realize it's difficult to find such a place during the
Hamvention.
Recently, 39 low band DXers responded to our preference poll of whether
to have it Friday or Saturday nite during the Hamvention. I also
solicited comments abt last years' place. In regards to which nite, the
preference was a convincing 21 for Friday nite - 9 preferring Saturday
nite. Nine also responded as having either nite available.
Comments were few abt the Heritage House - giving me the impression, the
place served our needs. I am holding the same room again this year for
either nite and I understand they have a larger room available downstairs
that can hold 160 (!) but one then has to commit to a fixed number of
meals, have a set buffet meal and pay on one check. Some of those
requirements make such a move difficult. Other places would probably
require similar conditions. Anyway Randy, W9ZR the originator of this
gathering, a I will be discussing the situation.
If any of you have further comments or ideas, pse share with Randy or I
on Email (believe Randy is still W9ZR@aol.com). Pse don't write for
reservations yet - we will do that somewhere down the line.
Tks for ur time
73 George W8UVZ
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