Saturday December 1st was our first try at coordinating an Amateur Radio Flea Market. Robert (KE4MCL) had presented the idea many months ago. Being so far South it was thought that it may attract folks from the Keys and attract those curious from the North. Our location at the Agricultural Center is spacious and comfortable and would provide an opportunity for the club to raise additional money for its coffers.
Well Robert, it is the opinion of most attendees that your suggestion was certainly well worth its efforts and results. We had about 10 "vendors" including the club attempting to sell their wares set up along the parking lot edges. The weather was a tad grey to start the morning. I counted about 40-50 raindrops before the sun finally appeared. The temperature was perfect with a comfortable light breeze setting the theme for the side event that was about to take place.
Alain (K4KKC) along with Mauricio (K4NBU) and his friend Orlando showed up with a smoker and BBQ grill. Alain and his crew prepared eggs, and bacon that went well with the chili that Orlando will now be famous for to start out the morning. Coffee and Donuts shortly followed thereafter thanks to Jen (KM4ZHM) who ran out to D&D's. Meanwhile Alain and his crew meticulously prepared (smoked) steaks and ribs. Needless to say that their set up area was the most popular and well occupied throughout the day. Many of the monetary donations given to the club were the results of gracious folks way of thanking us for the free food that was prepared by Alain and his Team.
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR OFFICIAL CLUB PIT MASTERS!
Overall the atmosphere and mood was "family like" warm and inviting which made this event unique and worth the effort to schedule another. So stay tuned for updates on this site and on the nets.
Your President
W1HQL