It seemed that there were severe propagation blockages in the
usual high-QSO directions of SW and West.  The WA1ZMS (FM07) and W3CCX (FM29)
beacons on 2m had respectable signal levels Friday evening but just
about vanished during most of the contest.  Offsetting that to some extent were
the decent weather (no rain) and, with the exception of my 5 GHz IF cable
failing, no system failures. 
A special thanks to the Rovers !!!