It was O-Dark-Thirty when we formed up. We had a big 12-unit convoy out of the old IGA parking lot in eastern Purcellville at 0525 hours. Everyone had rolled in a little early and we talked a while before mounting up. Gary Quinn - NC4S was point with the LARG stuff on his old trailer. We closed on the gate in western Berryville by 0555 hours. They took all our money and we settled in under the big trees in the eastern section. It wasn't long before the early bird were on us looking for some great deals. Some stuff went pretty fast.
There were many - like 30-plus - Loudoun ARG current and past members who stopped by to say hello and chat. It was nice to see some old friends. My old buddy, Bill Mills - KC4AA de Milledgeville, GA didn't make it this year but I keep getting all his eMails. So, I know he's kickin'.
Deals were easier this year. Maybe we had some good stuff. Gary Quinn emptied out the trailer early. Not much stuff came home. We would even offer to deliver at no charge. That really worked. Maybe it was the weather; it was really nice. Some guys picked up a few things before we broke camp. Some stuck it out until the 1300 hour final drawings and but most closed station - march ordered by noon. We had a good haul. We were home on Canby by 1300 hours. It was nice riding with you all. Best Regards, Norm Styer - AI2C de Clarkes Gap, Virginia.
Loudoun ARG's "Radio Row" At Berryville 2008
The Last Of The Club's Radio Disposal Mission
Chris - KT9N, Gary - NC4S and Merc - N4TGA Await the next customer
Norm Styer - AI2C's Old Stuff
Some Stuff Went Well
Others may not make it to the next one
Merc Skaggs - N4TGA
Was looking for some special stuff
We hope he found it
Paul Dluehosh - N4PD
He had some fine stuff
including a very expensive Collin Radio receiver
I don't think it sold
Dave Putman - KE4S
Looks Like He Made Out OK
Allon Stern - KE4FYL
Sold Out Early
Rick Miller - AI1V of Reston and Luther Guise - K5NOB of Leesburg
Virginia Defense Force members were providing security and other support for the hamfest
Buddy Brewer - K4CJB of Round Hill with Bill McCourt - WF1L of Reston
Buddy had some heavy duty hardware
Many folks stopped by to say hello and chat
It was really nice meeting old and new friends of the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group
Karen Minichino - KI4GFI of Leesburg
Karen has just joined the LARG - Great to have her aboard
Great To See So Many Members and Friends of the LARG
(L-R) Jim Holdeman - KG4YQP and Junior YL of Bluemont, Buddy Brewer - K4CJB o Round Hill,
Dave Wendland - KE4OKY of Sterling, and Karl Hamilton - KI4BDS of Purcellville
Gary Rinker - K4SRX
It was really nice seeing Gary again
Dick Maylott - W2YE
"Z" Tyrlik - KU1T of Ashburn, Henry - K2RFY
and Steve Reed - KW4H of Sterling
Tom Martin - KF4TNX of Slanesville, WV, Bill Linck of Berryville, and Ed Krom - WD4KHP of Berryville
Paul - N4PD's Nice Vintage Gear Attracted A Lot Of Interest
That's Ray - K4AJA's Viking on the right
Everyone had a great time. It was nice riding with you all.
Best Regards, Norm Styer - AI2C de Clarkes Gap, Virginia