We left Hoover, AL on Monday morning (March 7) and drove to the Flying J in Carnesville, GA for an overnight stop. This was the first time we've stayed in a Flying J overnight. This location doesn't have a restaruarnt and sells pizza, hot dogs, etc in the store,. It doesn't seem to draw as many travelers as some other locations. We arrived early enough to get a spot along the front perimeter where we could put our driver's side slides out. With all of the trucks coming and going, there was quite a bit of noise, but it didn't keep us from getting a good night's sleep.
Tuesday, we drove the rest of the way to Concord, NC and got settled in the rear parking lot of the Carabbus Arena and Events Center. They offer full hook-ups so it's convenient to stay here for the hamfest while parked just outside the doors.
Wednesday, we drove to Raleigh and back because Selene had a cataract evaluation appointment. Surgery will be in Raleigh on March 18.
Thursday, we drove about 30 minutes north to Cornelius, where Mike lives We went to the Rusty Rudder for a nice lunch on the patio overlooking Lake Norman before taking him to work at the Red Rocks Cafe in nearby Huntersville.
Friday morning was set up time for the hamfest and people starting arriving early. We started seeing people we know, including Chuck and Alan from the Raleigh ham club. Many of the dealers here also come to the Raleigh hamfest so Hank and Chuck do preliminary work getting them signed up as well as selling admission tickets. The first day hamfest hours were 3-7 P.M. We went to dinner at O'Chrarley's with Chuck and Alan.
Saturday, the hamfest hours were 8:30 to 4, so it was another day of greeting those we knew and meeting others for the first time. There is plenty of things to buy at a hamfest, but for us, it is more of a social event.
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