Hi-Mar 2016 Flea Market Fundraiser Update

[MVP]

Looks like I will be pulling an all nighter to get ready for the show. Got in way over my head this year as I did not expect things to be this time consuming with trying to work on 2 causes at the same time. Would have been much easier to call up a tackle dealer to come by and take everything at .20 on the dollar. Being that is not what I had signed up for the extra effort will be well worth it when I see th smiles on the face of my elderly neighbor and the Birchmeyer family when I hand them each a big fat check.

I have been to a lot of thes fla mark Taylor over the years and I truly believe that I have never seen the assortment of tackl that I have ill be displaying. Most fever trying is discounted from 30-70% of retails. Will ha rods from $ 5 - 20 dollars. Reels from $5 - 550 dollars. Hopefully will be able too organize th trays of plugs, bucktalis, jigs and terminal tackle to bring with me as well. For those who asked me to bring them raw lead we will hav to make arrangements for another day as I will not have time to pick it up from my moms house
Looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning. I will be easy to spot as I will be the guy with dark circles under my eyes from no sleep 😎 I Will be wearing a blue hat with a fish on it the reads Life is Good. Make sure to stop by and say hello. If anyone will not be able to make it by 2:00 pm and you are looking for something in particular give me a call and will but things aside for you as I will probably not be leaving till around 330 pm by the time I get things packed up to head back home

Alex
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[MVP]

Well put another one in the books. This years event was another great success as we raised some money to 2 great causes Got to spend the day with my 8 year old niece so it was a big win for me as well
1. Had Birchmeyer Memorial Reef Fund. Today we raised just over 1700 dollars for his cause. Still have a lot of rely nice fishing reels for Stripers, blacks, cod and tiles as well as some nice rods from freshwater up to tile fish. Have a nice Diawa Tanacom Bull 750 reel sill left for guys looking for an electric reel. My goal is to hit at least 2500 for him before all is said and done
2. As for the elderly neighbor that will be an ongoing cause until I am no longer able. We raised just under 780 dollars for her.
My payday for all this comes tomorrow as my Valentines gift to her will be a check for 1000 dollars to help pay for expensive a for her mother grave that she has been trying to save up for to get plaque and engraving done as well as getting some repairs done to her house. She is going to freak when she opens up the card as she always tells me when things seem to be at their bleakness God will always find a way to provide. For some reason I have been picked to be her guardian angel.
Still have about 40 rods and 25 reels left plus boxes of various tackle so expect to see a post in the spring for a yard sale to hopefully sell the rest

Can not thank the guys from the Hi Mar Club enough for all they do. I just may need to join this club as they are some top notch people and run a great event.
Also I big thank you to everyone who either bought something or donated something to help raise her total. To many guys to list but you know who you are

Well it been over 36 hours since I have seen my pillow so a wish you all a good night

[Reelron]

Your a good man Alex! Sorry I couldn't get over to your table, never left mine except to use the men's room! Busy is good.

[swcody13]

Well done Alex. Thank you for allowing us to pitch in and help out.

[MVP]

For those who have asked here is update on the results of the Hi-Mar show this past Saturday.

Well today was the day i made a tough old Polish lady cry.
After a 12 hr hibernation i woke up a new man and stopped by her house this afternoon to give her a Valentines card with a nice check from my fellow brothers from njfishing and the Hi Mar guys. As always she gave me a hard time but at the end was eternally grateful with big kisses from her and Jo Jo going out to everyone who made this possible. Enclosed are a few pictures of her at the kitchen table reading her card and then of us sitting in the living room talking while watching the TV she bought herself with gift card i won from work last year that i gave her. She would kill me if she knew i posted these pictures. I am not into making people cry unless i am beating you out in a blackfish pool but in her case i will make an exception as they were happy tears.

You are all greatly appreciated,
Alex

[SplitShot]

Job well done Alex and good to see you at the show, again