Congratulations to John G4YSS (GX0OOO) on being the first activator to reach 1000 Winter Bonus points, on G/LD-004, the last day of the Winter Bonus season 2014-2015.
This is a personal milestone that has taken him many years and a great deal of discomfort to accomplish, usually under the most unfavourable conditions.
A magnificent achievement indeed, with many early expedition starts, and descents in the dark. Many thanks for all the points John, especially on top band.
73
Roy G4SSH
Fantastic achievement John. I remember well the day you took me up Helvellyn to get some of those WB points - hi hi!
73
Nick
Congrats Dad. Great to work you today.
Very well done John, excellent achievement.
73 de Mick M0MDA
Well done John. I suppose we need a âSOTA Polar Bearâ award now
Colin G8TMV
Congratulations John on achieving 1000 winter bonus points. A very good achievement. I have been a bit of a wimp this winter and not got any winter bonus points at all during this current winter. I have found it just too cold when walking to work each day, let alone the mountains.
Jimmy M0HGY
Wow, a great achievement. Well Done
73
Pete
Surely Yeti would be more appropriate?
Ian G7ADF
Actually, yes, it probably would. You are the second person to mention that.
Colin
Well done 
What next ?
Cheers
Mike
Congratulations on the truly excellent achievement John. It will be a while before anyone manages to reach this level and many of us âmere mortalsâ probably never will.
73, Gerald G4OIG
Top 5 activators by bonus points:
G4YSS 999
DL2HSC 867
G1INK 738
GM7PKT 720
OK2PDT 660
Hi and thanks for all the comments.
Yes, I think we do need a name and the MT are considering it. Plenty of time though. Itâs all locked in 'till December. Safety could be a possible issue for not encouraging it and after the journey I have had, I fully respect that.
It certainly takes a long time and there will be many faster than the13 years itâs taken! Many other activators know how much âpainâ is involved but itâs something I have been steadily aiming at since March 2003 which is why I am so happy to do as many repeats as I can as close to home as possible. It also helps that I donât like summer very much. Sunshine âflattensâ me but energy increases the colder it gets.
What next? Nothing too challenging. I hope it will be more Top Band and more HF in general. I also love summit campovers and putting on GM/NS ânewiesâ though they are becoming an endangered species! One day/ one summit is also a big attraction after all the cramming that has been required lately. Also we have CT9/ M1NNN/P coming up from April 1st from Madeira but itâs also a family holiday.
All I can say is, 'Thanks for all the QSOâs and also to Roy G4SSH for his support.
Hpe cuagn sn,
73, John