2011 Hanging Judge Hamfest

Fort Smith, Arkansas

posted 4/03/11

 

De Joseph - WA5FLT "We made it to the Hanging Judge Hamfest at Fort Smith, AR.  Unfortunately, the attendance was down about 50% and several commercial dealers were absent.  Al did manage to find a few goodies.  We had a very good time and lots of good conversations."

 

On the road again

Ed Note:  These guys aren't afraid to get on the road early in the morning!

 

Sign at entry road

 

Parking lot with a few tailgaters

 

another of the parking lot

 

Al - AE5CJ & Neal - N5KCO watch Fred look for pre-registration envelope

 

Other volunteers at registration

 

View of inside flea market

 

Breakfast

 

Bill, K0CIY, checking out the breakfast menu

 

David, K5UZ, at DX & Contest Forum

 

Coy, N5OK, DXAC

 

Stan, K5GO, Slides of DX contesting trip

 

Neal trying to take over flea market space

 

Lunch at Catfish Cove

 

Entrance

 

Crabs in a boat

 

Ready for the "All you can eat" buffet

 

Now you see it

 

Now you don't

 

Devin, an excellent waitress

 

73's, Joseph

 

A special thank you to Joseph for doing such a fine job of documenting the trip to Arkansas for the hamfest!

There is no question that the IOOK travels on it's stomach!  Har!