[Thursday] Steam Up wrap up

[Randall Snow]

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to another successful Yankee
Steam Up this year. Beyond just the day today, that was of course a bit
challenging, I appreciate all the dedication and time through the last
month of prep. Our progress is being noticed. I heard numerous comments
about the significant work that has taken place in the last few years and
nothing but positivity about it all. For a unpredictable dreary day, I
don't think we could have asked for a better turnout or more positivity.
Thank you all for your help.

In the way of numbers, we counted about 375 visitors. Given our confinement
to covered spaces it still felt busy. Normal numbers would be at least
twice that and I expected 3x that for the day. Food sales were strong,
hitting 2/3 of the goals on many things and nearly selling out of some too.
Again, great considering the day.

I hope it was a fun day for all of you as well. If there are any stories of
particularly good or bad moments, or anything that was noted as needing
improvement, please let me know.

One particularly concerning item came up with a gentleman with a pacemaker
who was inside the wireless building during a demonstration of the rotary
spark gap transmitter. He overlooked the signs and thought nothing of it
until he started feeling the effects. We need to do something more for
safety around this circumstance.

Again, thank you all and please share any thoughts from the day.

Randy
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