After a week of preparation my kit was loaded into the car and at 8 o'clock on Saturday morning I set off. As I entered Ilkeston a rainbow appeared for me to pass under (A good sign?). But, the rain started. I was among the first to off load my goods into the 'Ebenezer Methodist Church'. I had a good corner pitch - set up my back board, covered the table and laid out my wares, and waited. The morning was 'busy'. I sold five cards. I could have sold more. Lunch time came. My bill for the pitch came, but not the crowds. All the stall holders sat and tried cheer one another up. The down turn is real.
Everyone thought that my pictures were lovely. I had great conversations. Nothing was sold.
About half an hour before the end one stall holder after another cleared up.
Twenty four people took my wedding literature. A number took my business cards. It might turn out to have been a valuable advertsing exercise. Who knows?
This flower was the most popular image
Irene had much better luck with the bonfire. Which despite the rain blazed furiously.
I found a card order from Francis. The front had to be the Holy Spirit as wind and fire. And it had to be done by morning.
I ended up with this:
I left the work to have our Saturday night drink, music, game and chocolate. It was finished and delivered by 8:30 on Sunday morning.
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