I'm not sure if it is because of Bayram this week or just because it had forecast a nice day but the car boot sale on Sunday was absolutely jam-packed and we had a record number of stalls 140+
There were already people there when we arrived at 6.00 am and by 7.15 the car park was full to capacity and we had to start using the side roads, the pavement and the promenade (unfortunately we are unable to put cars on the prom this year). After some rapid thinking we somehow managed to squeeze everyone in, even though it meant some people dropping off their stuff and parking elsewhere.
It was certainly chaotic for half an hour or so and we apologise to those who turned up at what would normally be considered a sensible time only to have to wait to be allocated a space. We also apologise to those who had to wait for the hurriedly arranged second delivery of tables (luckily these did not take that long to arrive).
A few badly parked buyers cars did not help the traffic situation but the zabita were called to sort out this sitauation (it is great to have the head of the zabita on our committee:D)
Finally when everyone was settled, it was a brilliant day. It was a great atmosphere, bright sunshine, everyone did really well and there were some great bargains to be had. Some stalls actually sold out. The Carnival Committee raised a record 2000 TL from the stall fees plus the sale of items on the committee stall.
The next car boot sale will take place on Sunday 20 December and we advise sellers to get there early. We do not expect this to be as busy but we will be meeting to prepare a plan should the situation ever arise again.
I would like to give a huge thanks to the committee members who worked their socks off yesterday
