[CQ-Contest] K4OJ and the FQP

[Hal Offutt]

Tom,

Well said.  I was just thinking the very same thing yesterday:  someone
definitely needs to carry on OJ's FQP count-down/promotion tradition.  OJ
would be upset if someone didn't step in and at least try.

Looks like it's you.

73,

Hal W1NN (hoping that this will be the year for W1NN/M4)

OJ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Smith" <kk4ta at adelphia.net>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 7:37 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] K4OJ and the FQP


> Jim White, K4OJ, did a great job of promoting the Florida QSO Party.  The
> way he would sneak in references to the FQP in other threads, use humor,
and
> pound the date home relentlessly to the point of irritating some folks,
was
> something I looked forward to this time of year.  No one has jumped in to
> promote the party because apparently no one feels up to the task.  It is
as
> if there is a great reluctance to promote the FQP out of respect to Jim.
>
> Well, he would want this party to be promoted at this time.  It is up to
> those who loved and respected him to take it over.  Individually we may
not
> do as well, but collectively we can approach it.  So, to break the ice, in
> case anyone has forgotten, there are only 38 days left until the Florida
QSO
> Party, April 24 and 25, 2004.
>
> Spread the word.
>
> Tom, KK4TA
> Proud member of the FCG
> Sponsor of the Florida QSO Party
>
> OJ
>
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