June 11, 2003
The market was up a little today
I went to the Danville market today. Call me crazy, but I think the 40 mph wind gusts and nearly horizontal rain kept the crowds down a bit. Nonetheless, it was a good experience. People liked the salad turnips, the other vendors seemed nice, I spent some time gossiping with other growers, it turns out I am pretty good at charming unsuspecting old ladies out of a few dollars in exchange for some veggies, and I even sold some of my overage at the health food coop in St. Johnsbury afterwards. We didn't get rich, but overall it was a decent first market.
Here are some pics.
Painting a sign the night before.
Washing veggies in the morning sun (before the thunderstorms rolled in).
Packing some washed lettuce (and scallions).
This is my "first day at school" picture for which Maryellen made me pose. She didn't take any pictures at the market because she was afraid the other vendors would realize right off the bat what geeks we are.
Posted by peter at June 11, 2003 06:56 PMCongratulations!! Way to go!!
Posted by: mike, pgg brother at June 11, 2003 10:01 PMWow!
Are those things really radishes?!
They look like watermelons!
P.S. I like the idea of the "first day of school photo." This one's a little different than the one of you in front of the flag pole on Hawthorne Road.
Last night after I brushed my teeth, I found Peter fast asleep. I can't remember ever actually seeing him sleep, much less seeing him asleep before me. (He later claimed he was just "resting".) I supposed getting up at 4:30 a.m. and working hard all day can wear out even super-tough guys like Peter!!!
Posted by: maryel at June 12, 2003 09:25 AMEnjoy the rest while you can. Once you have a little one, it will likely be a whole new ballgame in terms of your sleep patterns and quality of sleep.
Last night Emma was in the bed with us and the night before I slept in Mike's bunk bed because there was no room for me in my own bed. Sheeez...
Posted by: mike, pgg brother at June 12, 2003 12:10 PM
farming is a lot of hard work and managing but it pays off in the end. Your vegetables look good. I never knew you could get that much for dandelions. Maybe I'll stop killing them!
