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W1RC

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NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« on: January 12, 2021, 11:41:02 AM »

Dear Friends of NEAR-Fest.....

I am sure that just about everyone knew this was coming but this makes it is official.

Given the current Coronavirus situation with new cases reported every day at astronomical levels (on January 8th there were 7,110 in Mass. alone) and the fact that the vaccination process is running behind schedule we have decided that April 30th/May 1st 2021 is far too soon to hold NEAR-Fest XXIX and guarantee that it will safe for all.  Consequently I have this day notified the Deerfield Fair Association that we have decided to cancel it.

This decision was not taken lightly but it is also a no brainer.  There are no options.  As you know this is the third NEAR - Fest that had to be cancelled because of Covid-19.  The good news is that NEAR-Fest XXX is scheduled for October 15th and 16th, 2021 and, for the first time since this started, I am fully confident this will be our grand “NEAR-Fest Homecoming!”

Advance tickets and parking passes that were sold for NEAR- Fest XXIX will be valid for NEAR-Fest-XXX.  However anyone wanting a full refund may have it.  Email w1rc@near-fest.com for details.

For more information visit http://forum.near-fest.com/index.php?topic=1522.0

73 and see you all on October 15th!

Mister Mike, W1RC
Benevolent Dictator
New England Amateur Radio Festival, Inc.
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KD6VXI

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Re: NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2021, 11:58:01 AM »

Mike,

This sucks, but you are to be commended for putting people first.


Hope to make it to one of the NEARfest, I've heard they are great!

--Shane
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KM1H

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Re: NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2021, 01:01:34 PM »

I wonder what the next version of the Chinese Flu will be like?

As a long time attendant to NEAR-Fest and its predecessors back to the late 60's I dont want to miss any more. At my age everyone counts ;D

Carl
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Re: NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2021, 04:55:37 PM »

We have one close us like that hamfest that was also cancelled.  Not as big but you have to stay safe and COVID is no joke.  Better safe.  Stay home.  and stay safe. 
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KB4MNG

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Re: NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2021, 05:58:53 PM »

Unfortunately, with a 4th surge on its way, and the nature of Ham fest. This will be very common for awhile...
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KM1H

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Re: NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2021, 06:17:55 PM »

I wonder if the usual hamfest body odor is a Chinese Flu repellent???
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KB2WIG

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Re: NEAR- Fest XXIX (May 2021) Deerfield NH CANCELLED!
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2021, 08:36:24 AM »



Just a bit of Vicks VapoRub on your mask, and the worlds smells fine.

klc
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