2012 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

I thought I would provide an update to the barn thread as things have calmed down around home, at work and with other actitivites. The first activity that Bob, Grant and I were able to come together for was the Sterling Automotive Flea Market on Saturday of this week.

After picking me up, and then fetching Grant, Bob aimed the Ford towards Sterling. We arrived a little later than last year and got to wait in line for about a half hour. We got a very slow tour of the main street in Sterling. The locals must have known we were coming as all of the good looking gals were not to be found.

Once at the grounds, we spent the next five hours strolling the lines of vendors. This year the pickings were sparse. We came away with some gaskets, ignition components and a few metal cans (not POW cans). As usual, one expects to run into other like-minded individuals at these events. This year, I had the good fortune to meet Brian and Mel from the World Famous Chicken Ranch. Bob and Grant had headed for the truck and missed this meeting.

I finally found the boys in the parking lot and we decided it was a good time to head back to Ottawa. On the way home we stopped in to visit Greg Wright of the Wright Stuff Surplus fame. We picked up a few sections of modular tentage, some fire extinguishers and a few more plastic fuel cans (small versions).

After that fun, we high-balled it through Ottawa, deposited Grant, and headed for the east end. Bob slowed down just enough for me to bail out and he headed east as the sun started to set.

There was some activity at the barn today, but the boys will have to fill in those details.

Photos:

1 - Bob and Grant comparing notes
2 - Bob visiting his favourite display booth at Sterling