So I've survived ( lol ) the first time attendance to the Fort Ransom event. I believe it was the 52nd annual? This show is rain or shine - in North Dakota on the last week of September. Always a good chance the shine will be in short supply!
Saturday morning I was up at o dark thirty to get to the location by 7. Almost 2 hours drive time....
It was a brisk 35 degrees - I could see my breath - and I had an outdoor 10 x 10. I got my canopy up, unloaded all the product and promptly dug out the dry socks and shoes and switched. Thank goodness I had thought of that as my feet were squishy, it would have been a long and miserable day that way!
Saturday was a nice autumn day, sun for a bit - high of about 52. It got overcast in the afternoon and there was a chill in the air, but there were many buyers. At closing time I was able to hitch a ride home with a neighbor who was also there with a booth. Left my truck and saved myself some driving time and gas.
Sunday morning brought rain. It rained in various degrees of liquid all day, but the temp had risen from the day before, thank goodness. It seemed very slow as far as attendees, but I still had a great day.
Over all, I will most surely apply again for next year. I had my largest sales event ever! I sold 21 rugs, 6 runners and 5 (only!! surprised me) flyswatters.
By the time I had everything packed up, I was wet, tired and ready to head home. I drove into the garage, took my purse inside and decided to leave everything loaded until the morning.
I never did get any pictures, as it would have meant standing in the rain. But it was a great weekend!
Right now I am really dragging. I'm feeling the effects of 3+ weeks of doing cattle chores, fixing fence, moving my parents into an apartment, the normal bookwork/accounting for the parents ranch, my own weaving processes and starting a new job in town. I've barely made it every other day to check on my horses and checking in with the cows that are now calving.
I could use some help :)
All for now,
JULIE
1 comment:
I'm so glad the event was successful for you, but am concerned about the unreasonably heavy load you're carrying! Hope you get that help!
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