News from the Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club (SPARC)

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Wednesday 2M/Zoom Net - 30 August at 8 PM - SUMMARY

Hi,<br><br>

We had 9 attendees.  7 on Zoom, 1 on 2M repeater, and I was on both.  Good meeting.<br><br>

In the general conversation, it became evident that old folks are partial to old TV programs. <br><br>

The "good" jokes.<br><br>

What is the best thing about Switzerland?<br>
I don't know, but he flag is a plus.<br><br>

You know you are in trouble when you hear a chat group in your head.<br><br>

I used to fear speed bumps, but now I am slowly getting over it.<br><br>

Why were computers invented in Texas,<br>
They needed to be rebooted so much.<br><br>

They say the mind is the first thing to go,<br>
I forget what the first is.<br><br>

What did the paint give to the wall on their first anniversary?<br>
A new coat.<br><br>

HA HA<br><br>

See you at our in-person meeting next week.<br><br>

73, Gordon, NQ4K<br><br><br>


Monday, August 28, 2023

Wednesday 2M/Zoom Net - 23 August at 8 PM - SUMMARY

 Hi,<br><br>

Seven attendees.  Al on Zoom.  No one on 2M.<br><br>

The best of the jokes.<br><br>

What sis the snail riding on the back of a turtle say?<br>
Weeeeee.<br><br>

Who eats snails?<br>
Someone who does not like fast foods.<br><br>

Why is Cinderella not good at soccer?<br>
She is always running away from the Ball.<br><br>

Why do 90 percent of the people own a comb?<br>
They cannot part with it.<br><br>

HA HA.<br><br>

73, Gordon, NQ4K<br><br><br>



Friday, August 18, 2023

Wednesday 2M/Zoom Net - 16 August at 8 PM - SUMMARY

 Conrad, N4ZQA, emails: <br><br>

Let me give the summary of last nighr zoom and please pick whatever to put on sparc email. <br><br>


Me, Kevin, Paul, and John (not guitar johnny) were the only ones on.<br><br>

Kevin and I did some look see at 147.33 repeater frequency before Paul and John came on.  The discussion carried over into net time and continued for some time.  There are two owners listed in repeater directory but not in the group that governs repeaters (tmarc?).  After that he discussion went to your arrl email.  No one had any further comment but I suggested you were pointing to the club project.<br><br>

There was lots more general discussion but no specific subject.<br><br>

John left early because of poor internet.<br><br>

Apologize for not closing zoom down before 9:45pm.<br><br>

Guess we had a lot of nothing to say.<br><br>

73, Conrad N4ZQA.<br><br>

P.S.
Just remembered.  I asked about using echolink instead of the two meter link.  Not received that well but no reason given as to why not.<br>
Almost better from grandkids giving me terrible head cold.<br>
Conrad<br><br>

P.S.S.<br>
Sorry for the extra email.  I am really tired and kinda slow thinking today.<br>
Anyway<br>
The three trivia questions J did last night<br><br>

What is the loudest being/animal on earth?<br>
Paul got thus one right<br><br>

What bone are babies born without?<br>
Kevin got this one<br><br>

What is the rarest color for M & M's?<br>
No one got this one.<br><br>

Conrad<br><br><br>

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Wednesday 2M/Zoom Net - 9 August at 8 PM - SUMMARY

 Hi,<br><br>

We had eight participants.  1 on 2M, 6 on Zoom, and 1 on both.<br><br>

A few good jokes.<br><br>

Knock Knock<br>
Who is there?<br>
Cows<br>
Cows who,<br>
No, Cows MOW<br><br>

How do astronauts get to school?<br>
With a space station wagon.<br><br>

Don't tell secrets in the field.<br>
Corn has ears,<br>
Potatoes have eyes, and<br>
Beans stalk.<br><br>

73, Gordon, NQ4K<br><br>


Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Pizza Party

 Hello All,<br><br>

Just a reminder tomorrow evening is the SPARC Pizza Party <br><br>

Where: Joe's Pizzeria 22360 S Sterling Blvd Suite 103, Sterling, VA 20164 (Sterling Park Safeway <br>Shopping Center) <br>

Time: 7PM local time (1900 DST, 2300 GMT)<br><br>

If you didn't RSVP or you could not attend but now you can, no worries, stop by anyway. We can always grab another chair or 2.<br><br>

73,<br>
Kevin<br>
W4KLS<br><br><br>


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