What what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? My opinion is it isn’t true. Stories of vacationers visits to Vegas are told all the time. I arrived in Vegas on Monday afternoon January 21, 2019. I had a nice drive coming up from Quartzsite AZ having set up at a market there this past weekend.… Continue reading Day 21-23 – Vegas – is it true?
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Day 17-20 – Quartzsite AZ, Rocks, gems, Hi Jolly
Hi Jolly monument in in Quartzsite AZ Today is Monday January 21. I haven’t posted the past 4 days while I was in Quartzsite AZ, There was so many people in the area the cell phone towers were overwhelmed. I fought reception on phone and WI-FI. I tried a dozen places and had the same… Continue reading Day 17-20 – Quartzsite AZ, Rocks, gems, Hi Jolly
Day 16 – Flying J Travel Centers – Denny’s
Today is January 17th. This is the second day in a row I’ve woke up having spent the night in the parking lot of a Flying J Travel Center with a Denny’s. When I was a professional truck driver I planned my routes so I could stay at a Flying J Travel Center with a… Continue reading Day 16 – Flying J Travel Centers – Denny’s
Day 15 -Friendships are awesome -Changes
Today is the 16th. We’re half way through the month of January. The most important think I learned so far this trip is friendships are awesome. Social media has made it possible to rekindle and maintain Friendships that we would otherwise wouldn’t have. There are many others I have called friends over the years. Many… Continue reading Day 15 -Friendships are awesome -Changes
Days 11-14 The Market-Last night in Lubbock TX
Today is January 15th. For those of you following me I didn’t post the past 4 days while still here in Lubbock TX. I spent Friday preparing for the Market and checking out Lubbock TX. On Saturday and Sunday I was set up as a Vendor at the National Flea Market Lubbock TX. The picture… Continue reading Days 11-14 The Market-Last night in Lubbock TX
Day 10 Prepping for this weekend
Today is January 10th. Yesterday I visited with Kirk, manager of the National Flea Market Lubbock. He showed me around the market and what indoor spaces were available this weekend. The National Flea Market Lubbock had been run down by the previous ownership. Kirk explained to me how tenants were allowed to do as they pleased… Continue reading Day 10 Prepping for this weekend
Days 8-9 Weather – Friends – Pictionary
Today is January 1oth. The last two days has been spent with my friends here in Lubbock TX and I’ve been keeping a close eye on the weather. The flea market I’d like to setup at this weekend has both indoor and outdoor spaces. This past weekend when it was a bit chilly and windy… Continue reading Days 8-9 Weather – Friends – Pictionary
Day 7 – Friends -National Flea Market Lubbock
Today is January 8th. I am writing summaries of the previous day. I’ll be spending a week with friends and preparing to set up at the National Flea Market Lubbock this coming weekend on the 12th and 13th. Yesterday I arrived in Lubbock TX about 10am. I couldn’t reach my friends who are hosting me… Continue reading Day 7 – Friends -National Flea Market Lubbock
Day 6- Second day-Trader’s Village-left for Lubbock TX
Today is January 7th. Yesterday was my second day at Traders Village in Grand Prairie TX. The map above is a partial map of Trader’s Village. I was in space 1886 on the top right hand side under a covering. I slept past my alarm clock and woke at 7:45. I thought for sure the… Continue reading Day 6- Second day-Trader’s Village-left for Lubbock TX
Day 5 – First day – Traders Village
Today is January 6th. Yesterday was my first day set up at Traders Village in Grand Prairie TX. Foot traffic wasn’t lower then anticipated by dealers and market estimates. I did well but a far ways from making a profit. When I first decided to work my way across country doing flea markets my goal… Continue reading Day 5 – First day – Traders Village