Lowell’s Life Celebration Details
From Lowell’s family via N1GE Lowell’s Life Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 11:00 a.m., Asbury Memorial Church, 1008 E Henry St., Savannah, GA.”
Lowell/NY4D SK
We just received info that Lowell passed away this afternoon. Ron/K4RJT was informed via the website by Lowell’s friend Jack/NW4TF. Bob/N1GE has been informed. It is very sad to pass this news along to all who knew this fine person and long time Treasure Coaster. May you RIP Lowell.
Jan ’26 Stats & Valentine Art
The January 2026 Net summary stats are posted on the About Us page; check out the new AI art from Tony Rockwell, on the Welcome page. You can find details from K4PX, on the Hamcation dinner on the Hamcation **sticky post** on the Announcements page. For the newly subscribed folks, the password to the Announcements […]
Lowell update
I received a message from Sherry, Lowell’s wife this morning that said only that Lowell was going to hospice care. Please keep Lowell and his family in your prayers. 😢🙏
Origin of The Microwave Oven, Quiz 1/24/26
• On this day, January 24, 1950, a U.S. patent is awarded to Percy Spencer for the microwave oven. Today’s quiz is about the invention of the microwave oven Question A: What lead to the discovery of the microwave oven? Hint, it was serendipitous Question B: What was the first food ever cooked using a […]
Crossing The Rubicon, Quiz 1/10/26
On this day, January 10, 49BC, Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, defying the Roman Senate and igniting civil war. Today’s quiz is about Julius Caesar’s crossing BackgroundBy 49 BC, Julius Caesar was one of Rome’s most successful generals, fresh from conquering Gaul (modern France). His victories made him immensely popular with the army and the […]
Lowell update
Here is an update I just received from Lowell, NY4D. Please remember Lowell in your prayers. this is a repost from Facebook: “From fb – last night I finally posted. Know you’re not on there any more. – As many of you know I have been awaiting chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer for a month or […]
Times Square Ball, Quiz 12/27/25
On this day, December 27th, 1904, the first New Year’s Eve celebration planning begins for Times Square. Today’s quiz is about the Ball in Times Square Background The first Times Square Ball Drop occurred on December 31, 1907, after New York City banned fireworks. Organizers needed a new visual signal to mark midnight. The original […]
Lowell NY4D
Hey folks. I just wanted to let everyone know about our good friend and long time Treasure Coaster, Lowell Rieger/NY4D. Lowell has been hospitalized since Saturday afternoon. After many tests it has been determined that he definitely has pancreatic cancer. He remains in the hospital to stabilize and to start his treatments. He has pain […]
Passing of KK5PL
As a couple of folks mentioned on the Net, Woody / KK5PL has passed away. Gerald / W5RJJ, who is handling Woody’s ham estate sale, confirmed Woody died on Nov 26th. Woody, was a great guy, good sense of humor, and was one of the furthest stations that regularly checked in. You, can leave a […]