It’s finally summer and things have really picked up. All that planning at the end of winter is paying off. The FARMERS MARKETS have started and we are learning a lot. This is our first season experiencing the inside of a tent.

We had practiced setting up and taking down our tent, as we knew time would be of the essence before the event started. We had the TACOMA loaded up the night before and were ready for the early morning departure.

We arrived a little early at the WHEELER HISTORIC FARM, not knowing the routine or where exactly we would be. A few others were there unloading as we pulled in. We met a friendly couple who helped us and, as it turned out, we were right next to them! We were quite happy with our location. After setting up, and if I don’t say so myself, I thought our booth was very colorful, attractive, and inviting. We even set out a bowl of water for any dogs that came by to visit.

We took a stroll through the grounds to see what other vendors were there. We found the food vendors setting up and got lattes from one of the coffee trucks. Heading back to our booth, we settled in and waited for the event to start.

The first hour was slow. And so was the second. As we watched the booths making sales next to us, we wondered if we really belonged there. I’m not going to lie, it was a bit scary. After all, nobody knew who we were or what we were all about. We did a lot of people watching. We watched the children playing in the playground nearby. We saw an endless parade of dogs march by. It was as though we were in a small movie theater watching a movie. And then it happened, we got our first sale. And then another. And another. Dog lovers. Book lovers. It was great.

We met great people. Our book got out. We were asked if we would be back. And the most awesome thing that happened was, we were invited to a speaking engagement for companion animals in the fall! I’d say we had a pretty amazing day. And it felt good.

Til next time, God bless.

Skip’s mom, Cb