[CQ-Contest] Cleveland Contest Convention

[Jimk8mr at aol.com]

It's not really a convention, but I couldn't come with a better single word  
description. 
 
On Saturday, January 6, are two longstanding traditions for Ohio (and  other 
nearby) contesters. In the afternoon K8AZ hosts an Open House at his  contest 
superstation, and in the evening K8MR hosts his annual Contester's  Christmas 
Party. Both are in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland.  Tom and I  would like to 
invite any contesters who might be in the area, or ready for a  winter trip, 
to join us.
 
In addition, some of the diehards include morning visits to  several local 
businesses of interest: Amateur Electronic Supply, Electronic  Surplus Inc. (the 
name says it all), and Samsel Marine Supply, a hardware  place that caters to 
the serious Great Lakes marine trade but has lots of cool  things for us 
tower geeks to look at or even to buy. (Need a 1-1/2" x 48"  turnbuckle? They got 
'em!)
 
January in Cleveland is definitely off season. But if you are up for a  
weekend road trip, need an extra reason to visit your Aunt Molly or your  old 
college roommate, or just want to show up to hang out with a bunch of active  
contesters, you're welcome!
 
Email me for further details.
 
 
73 and Happy Holidays to all,
 
 
Jim   K8MR