Monroe Swap Meet

**SmithKid** · May 11th, 2013, 09:04 PM

Wow. It seems as though I really misunderstood your intent for Friday

. So.... Can I retract my earlier statements and offers for Friday? Please? In light of the above, I probably won't be going until Saturday. But I still volunteer my truck to transport stuff to/from the meet if that is needed.

**Luva65wagon** · May 11th, 2013, 09:12 PM

We'll discuss all this on Wednesday. No problem.

**BadBird** · May 13th, 2013, 02:53 PM

Carol and I are planning on being at the meeting on Wednesday, and if needed I will try my best to be at the swap meet on Saturday or Sunday. Also, if you want me to bring my car Saturday or Sunday let me know. Larry

**falcon cobra** · May 17th, 2013, 09:36 AM

So who is going to the S/M tomorrow? haven't herd much about it for a while...jh

**Luva65wagon** · May 17th, 2013, 03:07 PM

I plan to bring the Comet to the swap tomorrow to try and sell it. As a club, were not thinking about hanging around for Sunday and as such do I hear any objections to parking the Comet next to the booth? I know it's the "other Falcon" but they charge $35 to put a car in the corral now and if it rains, like they say, I don't think it will be worth paying $35 for only one day. If people think it will send the wrong message, I'll be OK with that, but I think it'll draw attention to the booth/club even if it's not a Falcon.

Any comments?

Bill Williams and I went there today and setup the tent and put a table under it and sealed it up for the night. We didn't get too much time in as I wanted to shop around because he had to get get home, but it's all there. If you have anything to bring, we have a really nice space, so there's plenty of room. Whoever gets there first, try and setup as much as you can.

As for the "who-all will be there", we did discuss this at length at the meeting, Wednesday. Most everyone is only wanting to do Saturday, so most everyone who is coming is coming by 8AM on Saturday. Because I have the window placard, I'll try to get there early. If anyone shows early, give me a call and I can get you in at the car coral gate.

**Jeff W** · May 17th, 2013, 04:51 PM

Roger - Go for the Comet at the booth. It will draw some people over... if you love the Falcon you certainly know the Comet. Plus if it rains I'll have somewhere dry and warm to sit and sulk (get a full tank of gas please).

If we take everything away Saturday @ close, I can throw the table and big items in my van and take them home so you won't have to get them in your Comet or come back later to pick-up. You can get them after work someday as I'm close you your day job. Alternatively, if you sell the Comet, I'll bring you and the junk to your house after the swap.

**Luva65wagon** · May 17th, 2013, 07:09 PM

OK. Thanks Jeff. And the heater does work nice.

**Jeff W** · May 17th, 2013, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Luva65wagon

OK. Thanks Jeff. And the heater does work nice.

Only when the engine is running... which is why I need a full tank for eight hours of idling.

**BadBird** · May 18th, 2013, 09:15 AM

Best wishes at the swap meet and I hope the comet sells. I am headed to my Great Granddaughters 1st birthday. Stay warm and see you all at the BCC show if all goes well. Larry

**Jeff W** · May 18th, 2013, 08:13 PM

Long but good day. It drizzled a few times but we never had the promised rain. While we were packing up at 5:15PM the sun decided to finally come out.

We sold a few things but more importantly handed out about 110 club cards to interested Falcon owners.

Very special thanks to Jay B, Gary M. and Roger M. for helping man the booth. Gary designed and built a very nice rigging contraption for our club banner. Always great to see many faces I only know from the forum. I appreciated those that stopped in and introduced themselves. Gina even made it over from the peninsula.

It was an amazing location... high traffic and quiet neighbors

**Luva65wagon** · May 20th, 2013, 10:42 AM

Yep, we have a winner spot now. We need to keep it, though I heard rumors floating about that the fair grounds may want some things to change next year. We'll see what those might be.

The spot nicely accommodated the Comet and would present any car we decide to bring out there. Didn't feel crowded at all. We had a lot of people stop because the car was there, so that too should be the plan in the future.

And of course, letting people know we exist is the reason for being there and I think we did good at that. Selling a few parts helped too.