LHS Episode #214: The Weekender V
It's time for The Weekender again! And this weekend is St. Patrick's Day. So make sure to wear green, lest you be pinched unmercifully. And while you're at it, check out some of the Open Source and amateur radio-related events going on this weekend. You might also want to try our recommendations for Scotch, Irish-themed food and much more. Thank you so much for listening.
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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)
Contests
BARTG HF RTTY Sprint
Source: https://lhs.fyi/5J
Louisiana QSO Party
Source: https://lhs.fyi/5K
Virgina QSO Party
Source: https://lhs.fyi/5L
Feld Hell Lephrechaun Sprint
Source: https://lhs.fyi/5M
Special Events
Cherry Blossom Festival (W4BKM)
Source: https://lhs.fyi/w4bkm
St. Patrick’s Day on the Air
Source: https://lhs.fyi/5N
Announcements
LHS Hamvention campaign on Indiegogo should be live by the weekend. Yay!
LHS Ham Radio Challenge
This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)
Distros to Try
Neptune
Source: https://lhs.fyi/5O
Events
LibrePlanet 2018
Source: https://libreplanet.org/2018/
This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)
Cheryl’s Recipe Corner
Slow Cooker Irish Dublin Coddle
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage (with sage, if possible) in smooth casings
¾ lb bacon
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 garlic cloves, minced
2 small onions, chopped into large chunks
1 lb potatoes or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 pound carrots (peeled and cut into chunks), optional
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook bacon and sausage over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any grease. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir until well combined. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6 hours.
Russ’s Drink Corner
Glen Moray 12
ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
Region: Speyside
Color: Pale honey yellow
Nose: Clover honey, cereal grain, cherry, malted barley.
Taste: Cream, vanilla, green herbs, light winter spice, honey.
Cost: $35 (750ml)
Rating: 82
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