October Already

Last weekend was the Ukiah Pumpkin Fest.  I shared a booth with Tami, and we both did very well.  Most of my things were Halloween related; books, dominoes, wands, banners, etc.  I sold 4 albums, not a single altered cork, but got 4 new album related orders.  Also made contact with 3 ladies who would like to get together to scrap, or make albums.  So that was nice.

I painted this window for the fair.  It did not sell, I think because it was priced too high for this area.  I lowered the price substantially on Sunday, but Sunday was basically a no sale day all the way around.  Only sold 2 dominoes on Sunday.  But it is a great event.  Joel and Allison came up on Saturday, and after it closed at 6 we all went to Appleby's for dinner.  Nettie and the girls joined us, and we had a great time visiting.

I have 4 other windows to paint.  Nettie took me to a store that was closing after 37 years, and I got the windows for $5 each.  Great deal, so now hopefully they will sell.  I need to decide what to paint on the other windows; I'm thinking another pumpkin one (different though), and 3 Christmas ones.  I also need to make some Christmas ornaments, and maybe some wooden items.  I have until November 9th to get things done, so that gives me 22 days.  Hope to get much accomplished by then!

Nettie and Aria showed up Saturday morning to help us set up.  They were so supportive all weekend, it was just awesome.  Aria stayed with me most of the day, helping me and Tami do things, pass out free tattoos to the kids that came by, and free candy (who says no to that).  Then all the kids came by on Sunday, and they went to do the rock climbing, arcade games, etc.  Had fun, then Nettie and Aria helped us break down also.  They were such a big help, and very much appreciated.  Loves me some girls!

The weather has still been quite warm, 87 both days this past weekend.  Quite warm, and still in the 80's this week.  But I love this time of year.  Cool in the a.m. and p.m., getting darker days, sun shining during the day, clear and beautiful.  Time to start fall cleaning, decorate for Halloween/fall, and begin making soups and homey things.  Always lots to do and so little time.  My days still fly by, and I'm not sure where all the times goes, but it does.  Maybe some day I can figure that one out!