Sorry to see it go

Brace yourselves. You might want to sit down for this one… Swap-O-Rama is gone. An article in the Local section today explained that they closed back in February but had planned to open in a new location. Unfortunately they were not able to find a suitable location. Three-Way Chevrolet bought the property with plans to build another car dealership.

I honestly can’t remember if I’ve ever been to Swap-O-Rama. I think I did a few times when I was very little. I do remember laughing at the name when we would cruise by on our way the Crest drive-in theater. That’s how old I am. I actually went on dates to the drive-in.

I find it hard to believe they were unable to find a new spot. I mean, it’s a flea market! Can’t they just set up their tents & booths on a field or a dirt lot somewhere? We have plenty of those. How about the dirt lot on the corner of Wilson and Akers? That property has been sitting empty for decades.

Let us all observe a moment of silence in memory of Swap-O-Rama.