My First Hamfest

I will never forget the time when I went to my first Hamfest.Also known as an Amateur Radio Flea Market.The date was Saturday September 11 1993.
The place,was Lindsey Ontario at the Exhibition Building. I went there with my "Elmer" Mel Ve3 MLK. This was his second Hamfest.I had a great time there.This is where I purchased my first 2 Meter Mobile rig. From one end of the building to the other,stood rows and rows of tables loaded down with radios and other Ham Radio equipment for sale by dealers and other hams. During the four hours we were there,three draws were made for club memeberships,hats,and other junk.Sense that day,I've only been there three other Hamfests mostly alone. During these events I have met four other Amateur Radio operators and bought my first HF radio. All-n-all each of those years will be treasured for life.I would like to somday introduce a new ham to their first Hamfest,and in hopes it will be a day they will never forget.