Trade Fair

[nit wit]

New England Colonial Trade Fair. March 19 + 20th 9-5 Saturday 9-2 Sunday at Dover Elks Lodge 282 Durham Rd Dover NH. Close to Portsmouth NH. A few tables left, contact Jeff at (603) 528-0675. Good show for flintlocks and colonial gear!
Nit Wit

 

[Brokennock]

I'd really like to go.
Just not sure this,

is feasible now.

 

[Grimord]

I usually go, but like you Broken nock, I have even further to drive from SE CT and with the current cost of gas, and the likely hood of it getting even higher in the next two weeks, I may pass on the trip this year. I really missed the event last year that was canceled due to Covid, and was looking forward to going this year, but i just filled up my truck this morning and $92.00 but a big dent in my monthly fuel budget. I live on a fixed income so this really hurts.

 

[nit wit]

So why don't a few of you car pool and split the cost!
Nit Wit

 

[2 shots]

would like to check it out .but going to the baltimore antique gun show. it is a winner

 

[Grimord]

So why don't a few of you car pool and split the cost!
Nit Wit

I have asked around at my club, but no one seems interested in making the trip. I even sweetened the pot by saying it is only a few minutes from the Kittery Trading Post, but still no biters.

 

[nit wit]

Sad to hear that. It's just money!
NW

 

[Brokennock]

Sad to hear that. It's just money!
NW

Money I don't have already. I'd be coming to look with little to no ability to buy anyway, with gas what it is,,, the trip seems doubtful.
I have discussed carpooling with someone in northeastern CT so if we decide to go, maybe we can work in having @Grimord ride with us.
But it is doubtful.

 

[nit wit]

I have percussion caps! see you this Saturday!
Nit Wit

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

OMG, tons of muzzleloaders of all types & prices on display! And no less than a dozen matchlocks, at least 3 wheellocks & a HUGE 4-bore wall gun.

 

[Grimord]

I sure wish I could go, but i just don't have the funds and with gas prices what they are it would cost me over $100 to go there and back. Maybe next year.

 

[Brokennock]

I sure wish I could go, but i just don't have the funds and with gas prices what they are it would cost me over $100 to go there and back. Maybe next year.

Yup. Same situation here. Really wanted to go, even if it would have been just to browse.

 

[recurvebill]

Fixed income = fixed budget ! Looks like i am probably going back to work , so no shows / gatherings !!

 

[Brokennock]

Would someone please explain this "fixed income" ******** to me?
If someone with a job's rent goes up and groceries go up, gas has gone more than up,,,,,, does their boss automatically give them a raise?
NO!
If a single guy were to find himself with a family in the way, child, wife all that,,,,,
does he automatically get a raise from his employer?
NO!
Please, tell me, who is NOT on a "fixed income?"

 

[rich pierce]

Back on topic; looking forward to making it next year and maybe having a table. This year we were visiting Midwest family this weekend.

 

[nit wit]

I sold my Brass Mortar today, moved a couple of rifles. Some good stuff came through the door. F62S always good to see you even if it costs me money!
NW

 

[Ray-Vigo]

My wife has been asking me to try to locate a medium or small bore matchlock for some time. She likes the direct linkage ones especially. Maybe next year we'll try this show. Hopefully gas is less expensive by then.

 

[nit wit]

This was some of my stuff.
Nit Wit

 

[rich pierce]

This was some of my stuff.
Nit Wit

Great looking table of stuff!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Whats the particulars on the cohorn.