Hi folks;
For what its worth after about a year of "patience" I finally have an hf
antenna back up.  I put up another r8 more securely this time.
As a word to the wise, however, I went volunteer hunting this summer and
found someone who was eager wanted to help and ready to go. I couldn't have
been happier.  Only problem was I eventually discovered that he had his
ticket for about a year and the helper that came with him (this can be a two
person job) came equipt primarily with a digital camera.  So just because
someone offers to help ask a question or two before you get to excited.
Also discovered a roof problem under the tripod which needed fixing first
but I just beat the Buffalo NY snow.
Rich