[Fourlanders] FW: vhf BBQ

[Jim Worsham]

I thought that I would post this if anyone in the group wants to hang out
with the top tier of the 6 meter crowd.  I am thinking about going.  If Dick
and Jimmy are hosting you know it will be top shelf.

73
Jim, W4KXY

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Hanson [mailto:dick at dkhanson.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:49 PM
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Subject: vhf BBQ

Folks....
This is the first mail on this. No doubt we have missed someone, so please
pass this along to those you know we missed.
Two things to remember:
1) Make your hotel reservations EARLY.
2) Please rsvp to either Jimmy or me.
73
Dick

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE W6JKV/K5AND BBQ 
OCTOBER 16-17, 2009 in Austin, TX


Please join Dick, K5AND, and Jimmy, W6JKV, for this awesome opportunity:
continuous BS about Cycle 24; explore fantastic possibilities for
expeditions to un- worked countries; meet hams from all over the world who
love 6 meters, love 2 meter EME; meet spouses or friends of hams who love
white noise; hear presentations on really neat stuff and see demos of more
really neat stuff.  It is also a great chance to meet and learn about the
new technologies that are changing our environment from the people involved
in making it happen.

This year marks the 20th time that hams from every continent have gathered
to eat BBQ at this function.  As an example, in 1998, we had WAC with G3WOS,
5B4FL, 3C5I, 9Y4LL, 8P6JQ, KH6IO/KH6 and XE2OR.

This year, the event venue is at Dick and Kathie Hanson's. Many of you
visited their QTH (then under construction) last year.

Many of the attendees are the very guys who actually go on the 6 meter and
EME expeditions. This year's event will have a focus of talking about and
planning expeditions for the new cycle.

It is really fun to see how the personal interactions help us discover
propagation such as the ZF1DC/JA1VOK path, right after the conversations in
the 2001 BBQ.

We try hard to make this an event that non-hams enjoy, want to attend and
one where everyone feels welcome.  Despite the protests from a few about the
noise during meals, there will be music as always.

For those not familiar with Austin, it is the "live music capital of the
USA", featuring blues, rock, folk and country.  It is probably second to
Silicon Valley in high tech, plus it is hilly and has beautiful lakes.  It
is slightly hot at times, and we have an outstanding assortment of bats,
insects and snakes. 

The event starts on Friday whenever the first person arrives.  A  Tex-Mex
meal will be served at 1830.  The event continues all day Saturday with
hotdogs at noon and the BBQ dinner at 1530.  There will be margaritas, beer,
water, soft drinks and popcorn both days. 

MOST IMPORTANT, ANYONE PLANNING TO ATTEND MUST RSVP.  This event is too
large to plan without knowing how many are coming for each meal.

The Mexican meal will be $10 per, and the BBQ will be $20 per. The hot dogs,
margaritas, soft drinks, beer, popcorn etc are FREE. It doesn't matter which
of us you send your checks to, but please make them out to one or the other,
not both.

We need your email commitment by Oct 1, (please, we can't do this right
without your help, so help us help you.)

The accommodation options are much improved over past years.  
Discounted rates are in effect at two nearby motels; group (6 meter BBQ)
rate is $119 for a king or two queens at the Mountain Star ($10 less than
last year!)
We're not sure just yet about the rates at the Hampton, but they should be
competitive. Be sure to refer to the Six Meter BBQ.

HamptonInn,
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=AUSLWHX 
2013 RR 620N
Lakeway, TX 78734
512-263-7474

Mountain Star Lodge
3573 RR 620 S
512-263-2010; www.mountainstarlodge.com 
Beth Despain, frontdesk at mountainstarlodge.com 

If you know someone who really loves six meters and who wants to join us,
please let either of us know and we will send this invitation to them.  This
is an open event for those who like 6 meters.

We really hope that you can join us.  

Jimmy & Drew Treybig (W6JKV)
512 263 8239, fax 512 263 7142, jimmy at treybig.com
10915 Bee Caves Road, Austin, Texas 78733

Dick & Kathie Hanson (K5AND)
512-263-4121; fax 512-263-8808; dick at dkhanson.com 
16400 Hamilton Pool Rd
Austin, TX 78738