KISMET
ANNUAL KLAW FLEA MARKET
June
16th, 17th
Photos
and text by Jeannie
This
year’s event was the best organized which showed in the abundance of donations
and the crowds who shopped.
A
great community event for a great cause.
Our
Mounties – did we need a police guard? They should be posing for a calendar!
Outside
Kevin
B – I do the screwing
The
eager Xanadus began shopping “off the wagon”
Lots
of merchandise
…for
kids
…for
grown ups
Setting
up – Carole and Susan
Here
they come! (Helen’s still setting up!)
Stuff
grabbed off the table by wise early shoppers “I’ll take this” “We need that!”
Dad,
do you think this is too big?
OK!
I’ll take these.
Veteran
shoppers Joe & Joanie are naturally drawn to the Wagon of Cheer
But
there is fashion “...for the Christmas Party”
And
household –“we could use that!”
Rita
came to the rescue of her grandkids as I tried to talk them
out
of some of these (do they look frightened?)
A
knowing appraisal from our local artist Bill
Here’s
a man who knows his tools
Though
she is Scandinavian she knows to “buy Jewish Memorial candles for black outs because
they burn almost 2 days”
Rose
& Ken “I used to be conceited but now I’m perfect”
Angie
and her granddaughter
Look,
a radio beach bag! Clever!
Helene
and sister perusing
Helen,
how much is this?
I’ll
try the silent auction – where is everyone?
Chris
happy at the activity (in her new shorts)
These
are to hold beer? Honest Dad?
Little
girl’s treasure trove
We’ll
rake these
…and
I’ll take this!
A
hat that says “Brooklyn” I left mine home!!!
Perfect
for a party!!! (specially filled)
These
boys cannot believe the prices: “It’s too cheap”
“It
would be awesome if this store was open every day”
We’ll
take these!
The
money madam – Linda H
Wagon
of Cheer: Bradlee lets winners drawn by “innocent children” Thomas & Emily
Barbara
B-“Did I really win? I’m in shock
You
can have the wagon back” (third time the wagon has been returned – and to think
there were some who bought raffles because they wanted the wagon!)
Also
overheard: Tony Manzo who hates to be photographed – “you can tell you’re
getting older when you start shopping the orthopedic section”
Note
from event organizer Bradlee:
No
exciting bid off like last year’s Shark between Ashley & Caroline, but with
really nice donations and lots of shoppers, KLAW netted over $2800 (Flea
Market, Silent Auction & Wagon of Cheer). We also received a generous
donation from board member Barbara Winter.
Shop
Assistants: Helen Q, Marilyn P, Carole T., Barbara Winter, Alice Nyburg,
Christine H. Bradlee, Alice’s friend Doreen, Susan G., Linda H.
Set
up: Myrna U, Helen, Carole, Linda, Susan, with Alice & Bradlee loading
& unloading
Mark
Nyburg took flyers door to door weekend before
Transport
help – Christine H. & Skee&Barbara
Clean
up – Dolores D, Pete S. + Alice, Bradlee, Barbara, Doreen + Andy’s help to
store throwaways & John Altieri to pick them up.
Many
bags and boxes were loaded onto Christine & Pete’s truck and donated to St.
Mary’s in Bayshore
Stopped
to help Sat a.m.: Nicoletta V. setting up book tables.
Wagon
of Cheer Winners:
1.
Barbara Winter - Wagon
2.
Denise Torino – Vodka Assortment
3.
Janine Keehan – Wine Basket
Silent
Auction winners:
Patt
Villachi – Racine Spa Day and Beauty Basket
Meal
at The Inn - John Blesso
Surf’s
Out – Mark Nyburg
Kismet
Market certificate – Helen Quenser
Teeth
Whitening – Annette Kiider
Plants
- Marsha (not Hunter), Bradlee
Kitchen
Baskets- Roz S., Chris Jenks
Ann
Littlejohn photo - Linda Nekan
Remember
these kids (see above)
They
immediately took their purchases, put them on a wagon and set up shop around
the corner! Where they bought 20 little figures for $1.00, they sold each for
25 cents a piece
…………….future
business tycoons, no doubt!
