A lot of old Hara was dangerous to health and well being. All of the mold,
or the *ahem* sanitary issues for example.
That said the layout was pretty convenient. All under essentially one roof,
indoors, heat not a problem. Also, plenty of place to sit, indoors out of
the rain.
The flea was very much accessible by foot or by scooter (without much
battery drain.)
But Hara was indeed a horror show and the fairgrounds venue is better in
many respects. The only gripe I have is the distance away from Dayton
proper.
Still, Hara holds memories many of us experienced.
BUT time to move on.
Ria
N2RJ
On Wed, May 29, 2019 at 10:53 AM Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net> wrote:
> The Hara Arena, the icon of ham radio gatherings. Yes, it was not up to
> some
> peoples standards, but it served a useful purpose. That arena annually
> witnessed years of ham radio activity. Just think back to the great
> experiences and memories many had. We have certainly asked for the
> standards
> to be raised, but is it absolutely necessary? Have we become so spoiled?
> Take a walk through Mendelsons some time to put it all in perspective.
> There
> is a lack of gratitude displayed by some. I find it sad in a way that it is
> finished.
> "For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no
> more."
>
> Doug
>
> "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its
> limits."
> Albert Einstein
>
>
>
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