Operated for a few hours, low power with an end fed loaded wire.  Not much of an antenna, but I do enjoy a very low noise level here at my Florida home near the gulf.  So I was able to hear a lot of stations that I couldn't raise.  Still, I have always enjoyed operating this contest in past years and this year was no exception.  I'm glad that many stations were able to pull out my pip squeak signal and complete the contact.