Swap Meet

[Defcon090]

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Quite a drive but would love to have you even if it was to visit.

Sounds interesting, seems I might make a trip to PA in April to check it out.

Joe

[Defcon090]

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Quite a drive but would love to see ya even if it is to visit. Just a reminder to those who are a distance away - there are lots of camp grounds in the area and that weekend there are events going on including an exhibit at Fort Frederick just east of Hancock MD. The rail trail is here that can be walked or with a bike. This area of Maryland is only 3 miles wide so you can go from PA, thru MD into WV and VA in less than 30 minutes. The Potomac River is here also. Sooooooooo come on down.

Sounds interesting, seems I might make a trip to PA in April to check it out.

Joe

[Pa.Bill]

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My wife and myself would be very interested in attending.
Also, if you would want, We would pass the word around Gettysburg.

~CAMPING WE WILL GO ~
BILL-------------------------------->

[Defcon090]

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Certainly, pass the word and hope you all get to attend. Thanks.

My wife and myself would be very interested in attending.
Also, if you would want, We would pass the word around Gettysburg.

~CAMPING WE WILL GO ~
BILL-------------------------------->

[Defcon090]

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Preps are proceeding with the swap meet. We have not received the okay with an adjacent country church to use the rest room facilities so we spent most of the day cleaning out a 30+ year building used as a snack shack many years ago. Plans are to revamp to at least a "rough" stage for a good portable toilet (like used on a boat) and necessary sanitation stuff. Can't get too fancy since some of us are preparing to rough it for a bit if the SHTF. We will be providing the usual sodas and bagged snacks for a nominal charge. We are also planning on having a fire pit (half a barrel) going so if anyone wants to bring their own burgers/hot dogs you are welcome to do so. Might even have some black cherry wood to cook with. I will be posting lat & long numbers for aerial location and more detailed road directions. Stay tuned.

[Defcon090]

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The swap meet being held on Saturday April 28 will be located in Fulton County, PA. The coordinates (if you want to Google it) is: 39, 45' 00.20"N - 78, 08' 38.5"W and you should get a aerial picture. That should put you on top of a small brown roof building. It is located between PA Rt. 655 and Timber Ridge Road about 3 miles east of Warfordsburg, PA off I-70 south of Breezwood, PA.

The link for road map directions on Yahoo are very good, here is a link:
http://maps.yahoo.com/#q=1530+Johnso...14&mvt=m&trf=0

[Defcon090]

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A reminder: Only a month away and in the works. If you want to meet others and/or have some excess prepper, hiking, camping or hunting stuff this is the place to be on April 28th. Believed to be the first combo meetup and yard sale in one place at the same time. If you need more detailed directions please email me at: shuttle7@comcast.net

The swap meet being held on Saturday April 28 will be located in Fulton County, PA. The coordinates (if you want to Google it) is: 39, 45' 00.20"N - 78, 08' 38.5"W and you should get a aerial picture. That should put you on top of a small brown roof building. It is located between PA Rt. 655 and Timber Ridge Road about 3 miles east of Warfordsburg, PA off I-70 south of Breezwood, PA.

This meet is open free to preppers, campers, hikers, hunters, fisherman to sell or trade your excess items with other like minded people. You can either tail gate from you vehicle or set up 1 or 2 tables. Also, I would like to encourage those who have a particular area of prepping you did that makes you proud to bring a display for other to see and maybe ask questions on how you accomplished your project. Example: small solar power station using car batteries, etc. or makeshift toilet for your BOL or other skill you an "expert" at.

Items prohibited are booze, firearms and profanity!. Other items such as firearms accessories and ammo are okay including cross bows and standard bows/arrows. We are working on getting a Boy Scout Troop or other youth organization to provide beverages and snacks/food. Also, a liability waiver will be signed to display.

Coming from the east take I-70 west to Hancock, MD take the first exit #3 for Hancock (left inside lane) and drive thru town to Penna. Ave. (signal light and bank on the left) Turn right and drive into PA about 4 miles to Johnsons Mill Road and turn right. Go over 2 bridges and the meet is about another .25 mile. From Morgantown, WV and Cumberland, MD take I-68 to Hancock, take the first exit, #12 and route 144/US522S, for town, exit right off 522 into Hancock which takes you under the bridge crossing the Potomac River. There is a Pizza Hut on the left. Turn left into town to the first light (PA Ave.) turn left and going into PA the same way. From the south out of WV and VA take I-81N (Berkeley and Jefferson Counties) to I-70 west at Hagerstown MD and go to Hancock. Or US 522 north from the Winchester VA area through Berkeley Springs and across the Potomac River and take a right after the Potomac River Grille for route 144. Go straight to a 4-way stop at PA Ave. turn left into PA. Now, Johnsons Mill Road is the 3rd paved road after entering PA and only goes right.

Those to the north in PA can take I-81S from Harrisburg or Chambersburg to I-70 W or US 522 south from McConnellsburg, from points west like Bedford take US 30E to Breezewood and then I-70S to Warfordsburg and take Rt 484 to 655. And the PA Turnpike intersects at Breezwood. Now for those totally confused you can email me at shuttle7@comcast.net tell me where you are coming from and I'll get you directions.

Setup time 8AM-9AM

Other postings will come

[Defcon090]

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Reminder, only 2 more days left for the Swap Meet. Set for this Saturday rain or shine.

A reminder: Only a month away and in the works. If you want to meet others and/or have some excess prepper, hiking, camping or hunting stuff this is the place to be on April 28th. Believed to be the first combo meetup and yard sale in one place at the same time. If you need more detailed directions please email me at: shuttle7@comcast.net

[CountryGuy]

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Just saw this thread. How did the swap go? Did you get a good turnout?

[Defcon090]

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Just saw this thread. How did the swap go? Did you get a good turnout?

We had to postpone it by a week and some who made plans for the first try could not make it to the rain date. But, we still had around 20 and had lots of good conversation. Two comers had goods to sell and they sold stuff and went home with a lighter load. Not sure if another will be tried this fall but words have been spoken about that. Thanks for asking.