Oh I could have rolled over and gone straight back to sleep when the alarm went off. I had to seriously guilt myself into crawling out from under the warm doona and get my butt in the car!
The car was pretty much packed the night before and Jeff came with me to get a spot and unload it before returning home to collect the girls.
I got a bit of a weird spot – I got moved from the one I thought I was getting. I really need to remember to call the council and book a spot if I intend on going. (It also means I don’t need to be there quite so early)
Weather wise it actually turned out great again! Warm, mostly sunny and most importantly – no wind!
It got to about 18C (64F) today – but its cooled right off tonight. Right now its 6C (42F). We totally have the fire going tonight.
People were in a good mood today and the atmosphere was really friendly. Lots of people stopped to chat & so many people brought their dogs along for a walk – this thrilled the girls no end as they had to meet and pat each one (if their owners said it was ok of course)
Someone had bunnies for sale! They were really cute. Of course Emma totally wanted one. I figured it wasn’t the kind of souvenir that I should send her home with. (My sister would have had a lot to say I am sure! haha)
I did end up selling quite a good lot of stuff today. The tomato relish sold less than usual, but I sold out of the beetroot chutney and the sweet chilli sauce. Emma totally charmed a customer into buying the last sweet chilli sauce bottle in a performance that was actually stage-worthy! 😀
The raspberry jam was a really steady seller today! Glad I made a couple of new batches!
I sold a few packs of seeds…
We managed to clear a tray of seedlings… hmmmm… now to keep them alive and unchewed until the next market!
I also brought along my new Swear Jar. Sadly I gained no coin for it this time, but I am going to work on that. To be honest I think I may owe it a few dollars already. I got my ‘Swear Jar Sticker Pack’ in the mail last week and Emma tarted up a nice big jar (optimism) to make it look pretty.
Its all part of the Love Your Sister fund raising campaigns for breast cancer research. One of Australia’s fabulous actors, Samuel Johnson, rode his unicycle around Australia to raise funds, awareness and set a new world record for the most kms ridden as his lovely sister, Connie, tragically has terminal breast cancer. He managed to travel 15,955 kilometres over 364 days and raised over 1.5 million dollars!!!
Their new target is 10 million dollars and Sam has quit acting until the goal has been reached. I think he possibly almost gave Connie a heart attack with that announcement! 🙂
I feel a little proud as after a facebook post by Sam that had a few rude words (ok – it was more than a few! lol) and then Connie posting to do the correct sisterly thing and tell him off for his language, I made a comment saying that swear jars should be his new branch of fund raising! This made them laugh a lot – but the next thing I knew – They were off and running with it!
Every bit helps when it comes to cancer research – not many of us are unaffected by it these days.
Although now I have my swear jar in the house I may have to give up playing Soda Crush as I don’t think I can afford that kind of moolah! 😀 😀
I sold another pair of ‘cozy cuffs’ but my stock is rather low as I have been busy over summer with other things. Now that its getting cooler I need to get click-clacking!!
These special crocheted cuffs are made by my friend, Nozomi’s mother. They are absolutely gorgeous and waaaaaay beyond my skill level. Every now and again I sell a pair for her.
Sadly no-one bought a photo-card today! 🙁 Never mind! I got a lot of really lovely compliments so my ego was boosted, if not my wallet. 😀
Overall it was worth getting out of bed, as I came home $189.50 richer! So I am pretty pleased with that. Not to mention we all had a great day out.
Of course, no market is complete without dropping in on Ruby for a late lunch/afternoon tea!
Well – its time for me to be off and make a start on tomorrow mornings sleep in!!
I hope all your weekends have been fabulous!
Cheers
Wonderful sunrise pictures!
Thank you for showing all the goodies you sell at market. You have such a variety. Way to go! I love the signs – very classy and easy to read. I use a pair of the fingerless gloves when my hands get cold when I’m typing (my job).
I think at a market its good to have a little variety – more people stop to look I reckon. I think I need to post some blank signs to my friend and ask her nicely if she would write a couple more signs for me! I had to hand write bbq & sweet chilli sauce signs and they look so lame compared to Sanae’s work!!
Yes – a lady who did a lot of work on the computer also bought a pair for typing! Good idea!