The market was a bust yesterday, not sure I'm going to get many sales there. Marketplace on FB, that's where I've got most intrest & sales. That way of selling has worked well. I still have many ideas to make, I'll start again on Monday. I promised myself I'd make another bench this year, I think I'll work on that Monday.
Was a fun day Friday, finished off 4 boxes I had all cut up from day before, was a very hot sweaty day, but finished off about 3:30, put stuff away, had a shower and off we went to Nanaimo for a bit of music 🎵 🎶 with Murray McLaughlin at the port Theater.
First we went to the casino, dinner was really good there, then a few minutes of watch the money go away, neither of us won. I cursed myself for even putting in anything, but Polly was really happy to play. Ahh now I remember what Polly wants to do today, casino, I'd forgotten till just now. Oh and the hockey 🏒 game tonight too👍
Murray McLaughlin was good, he tells a story with every song, he was very relaxed as he gave us a few words about most every song he played. His last was his best about thanking the farmers. We left before the big rush, as everyone was clapping 👏 👏 👏 trying for an encore.
On the way home we both looked up, Polly especially as we went by Cameron Lake, wanting to see the northern lights, but no luck. As we got out of the truck at home though I looked up and saw what looked like a jet had gone by kinda, but different. Like it started in the middle of the sky and went both ways.
I said to Polly, "do you think that might be the northern lights" we watched as it got bigger, then colours came, I went and knocked on Darcy & Pats door, they came out and we watched as the sky put on the most fantastic show. What a beautiful way to end a great day Polly said, was so great to see for our first time.
Bed after, we were both tired. Was a great day.
Yesterday we had friends call before dinner and came for a visit after Frank & Wendy & their pup Moo. Was nice to talk with them, Wendy is excited going to visit her kids and grandkids in Ontario, happy to see them all, been 5 years she said a few times. Frank will stay with here with moo. Was nice reconnecting with them, we did see them last year for a month before they left, been almost a year.
I just realized, that's something I did get at the market. I got to visit with many people, as they came to shop, or came to support there kids or grandkids. 4H had a booth this time, so kids were well represented. I did go by their booth about 11:00 when I got hungry, got some rice crispy squares, 😋 Mmm. When I told Polly in the evening, she asked "where are they" of course I said "I ate em " 😋
I guess that's the best part of the market, you get lots of visitors as they pass by. Sheryl stopped by, Don & Bev, Trina, and her niece, Greg stopped in, Carly came early as she and her daughter are in 4H. Gerry came by, had a good chat with him.
Oh, and John, he has his booth setup right behind me, we talked a bit too. The market was really good if I think of the visiting I got in, I guess I have to look at the best part of this time, not sales, but visiting with friends as I maybe get intrest in my planters, or gain interest in my signs and other woodworking.
I'm committed to going again next Saturday, but I'm thinking I'm going to be thinking a little bit different next week.
Coffee ☕ is great this morning, rooster 🐓 is taking a break, he gaver for 5-5:20, oops, there he goes again. Yep another great Sunday, days and week's just keep rollin by, soon be time to pack up and travel north. I booked the ferry already, August 8th is leave the island time again. I'm thinking next year we'll stay a little longer here, I'm liking the woodshop, and getting better at enjoying the moment as I build something useful.
I'm going to walk today, I've been taking it easy as the standing while I cut everything up, and put it together has been hard on my legs, so no workin today, so I'll walk early. Always really nice walking on a Sunday, no traffic, not that their is much, but early Sunday none.
I'll wait till the sun's up before I go, be a nice way to start the day. Ahh, well this is really how I start, a few words on this phone, that's something I really like too.
Can't get much better, life is good here at Arrowvale.
Penny & I went to a memorial service, for a man I never knew yesterday. Brian was married to Michelle, who babysat for us when our kids were young. I hadn't seen her for years, yet with FB I did get a look into her life once in awhile.
When I saw he died, I was shocked. I felt for Michelle as he was young. Even though I didn't know him, I felt for her.
We said Hi to all her family, and a few friends, Penny did ok, she cried, but had control over it, as I think it's hard for her, because of Chris passing. Everything seems to come back to this now. Penny was glad she did good, I'm happy for her, it's been hard.
Life does go on, we all move on, but that hook that pulls at us never really stops.
Ya just go on, best you can.
Well that got my face a little wet, sometimes ya just gotta cry, it helps, even after what seems like a long time. It hits ya, just get wet, then well, move on.
I'm going to get my second coffee ☕ and go for a little wander around here. Be my start to a walk.
Yep life is good if ya can see the sunny side of it.
Love our life ❤️
