Howdy Fellow Commodore Users!

During Memorial Day weekend, I decided to make the trip to Cleveland area to check out the Classic Computing and Gaming Show. http://www.ccagshow.com/ Our club was sponsoring a few door prizes, and I took those along in tow.

I arrived at the doorstep of the American Legion Hall an hour before the door opened to the general public. That time was reserved for the sellers to allow them to set up their wares for the afternoon. I strolled inside with shopping bag full of Amiga and C64 goodies. Into the mix I also threw in a bumper sticker Have you hugged your C64 lately? I introduced myself to Thomas McLaren who was in charge of just about everything surrounding the show. We breifly chatted about the show, and also about the NotaCon/BlockParty. I then went about putting the goodies on the door prize table. I went back out to my car, since it was going to be a little under an hour until the doors opened up to the public. I ate my sack lunch I brought with me. It was a good thing I did that, as the restaurant options you could find were pretty far away from the venue.

There were 21 vendors set up at the show. At 1:45, I decided to go back into the hall and wait the arrival of the general public. I was fortunate that I had dealer access due to the door prizes the club had provided. There were a few dealers that had some Commodore gear, but no large representation of items.

In all, a total of 180 folks attended the show. It was announced as being a success. Also announced that this fall, they were going to do it again. Looking at their website, all but a couple tables are already reserved. So it sounds like their fall gathering will be equally attended. For those wanting to attend, it will be held on October 12, 2008 from Noon to 8 PM. Thats double the usual time the public gets to shop around.

Don't forget our own show is coming up at the end of this month. We got some advertising from CCAG on their website, as well as their flyer that was handed to every person entering their show. If you havent volunteered for anything at this years C=4 Expo, being held on the weekend of June 28th, sign up now.

Keep on Commodoring!