Yesterday was the Falkland Stampede Parade and it all went off without a hitch. Thanks to Colin VA7EEH, Bud VE7KBK, Paul VE7PDE, Doug VA7CPS, Howard VA7PWF, Richard VE7NT, and Ritchie VA7RLX and Rose for coming out! Nine volunteers with eight radios made for a light and breezy affair.
Speaking of breezy, the weather was exactly that (puffs of some sort of tree pollen blowing everywhere) with bouts of sun and cloud, but no rain. We were all adding or removing layers as the moment demanded. But it wasn't too hot or too wet so it was perfect.
The parade organizer Sabrina expressed her thanks and pointed out that the event wouldn't happen without us. Just having plenty of people in (shiny new and stylish) vests there to answer questions is half of the job.
Thanks again, everyone, and see you on May 23, 2027!
73,
Felix VA7VOL
PS: Special thanks to Trudy VA7US who took over my scheduled spot hosting the Sunday Net. She did a great job and I found it entertaining how many of us checked in as mobile while driving out to Falkland, and how my reception changed along the road.
PPS: With 9 volunteers in attendance plus prep time NORAC members contributed (9*4)+4=40 community service hours for this event.