My ham shack exists in what was touted to be a “sunroom” when the realtor showed the house to us. It’s a new addition to the back-end of the house and is a very nice, modern space with seven windows to the backyard. With just a few of those opened I enjoy a nice breeze through here this time of year. Yesterday I heard an unusual rustling outside and finally realized it was fallen leaves. Lots of them, shuffling across the patio, and given how dry it has been these last few months, they are of the extra-crunchy variety.

Fall has arrived in all it’s glory and no one is happier about it than me!

I’m ready for the the crisp air, sweatshirts, and long pants. I revel in the colors, the browns and the golds, getting under the blankets, and Linus waiting for the pumpkin. I’m ready to be comforted by bourbon and that new energy the fall brings. I broke out the pine-scented candles, apple cider, and I’m turning my oven on again. Fall has better food, better holidays, even better movies…

Vibroplex ⁍ “Bill Holly’s (K1BH) book “The Vibroplex Co., Inc.” used to be sold by Vibroplex but is now out of print. However, Tom French’s book, “Vibroplex Collectors Guide” is available at no charge on the Vibroplex website”. 36M PDF.

From the bureau ⁍ An envelope arrived from the bureau (thanks NIDXA!) containing about a half-dozen QSL cards. I haven’t had bureau cards in a long-time, but I always enjoy getting them. Nothing rare, but all beautiful.

Hockey Season ⁍ My wife and I are longtime Winnipeg Jets hockey fanatics. We’ve attended many of their games in the US and once traveled north of the border to spend a week in Winnipeg where we attended two home games. This season has just gotten underway, but it’s been a good start. Undefeated at this point. 6-0. We’ve got tickets for their game with the Blue Jackets in Columbus, Ohio next week.