Another good day for Fairy Floss - not quite the same level of selling as yesterday, but if we account for the normal doldrums of Sunday selling, I'd say we probably did even better. My parents even managed to stop by the booth and try a cone, as they were in town for another Storm Large concert. I've got to say, I'm kind of jealous - I really enjoyed the last show. In any case, we made it through another excessively warm day intact, and everyone is boiling with ideas and energy to put towards next weekend.
I spent about half of the day away from the market, myself, trying to give the girls space to work their customer magic. For whatever reason, I just wasn't finding the people or scenes I wanted to pull inspiration out of the air around the market, so I decided to do a little exploring on foot to see if I could prod myself into throwing together some architectural work. Not much luck there, in the end, even after walking 2nd and Skidmore to 10th and Glisan in a grid fashion, just to scout. I did end up running across an arcade by the name of Ground Kontrol, which I had been meaning to drag Eden to for about a year now. I threw a buck in quarters at it, but ended up deciding that the games I didn't already have in emulation form were far better in memory than as compared to modern amusements. Ah well.
I had wanted to go a bit further, but after having spent the better portion of the weekend on my feet and in the sun, I had to call it good - there just wasn't much left in me. Guess I'll just have to pick it up later.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Daily Post (Josh) 2010-07-10
Well, we had an incredible day today. Most businesses that start out at market don't end up making a profit, much less booth fees, during their first weekend. I can't brag that we've paid off the thousands of dollars in investment quite yet, but we for darn sure made more than we spent on supplies and fees. It was an auspicious beginning, and we had a lot of good feedback, both from the general public and from other vendors. Given that it was just plain viciously hot all day, it helped keep people going.
I had a bit of an interesting day, myself - I'd made a special effort to finish up writing a model release to be used both for my personal photography and to grab a few shots for advertising use for Fairy Floss. It didn't end up being the day I thought it might be, in that respect - didn't get a single release signed, nor much of anything appropriate for the advertising, but I did end up in a few conversations that might lead to semi-permanent gigs doing photographic piecework. We'll see where things go.
Actually, most of the shots I liked today were of an amazing band that was busking at Skidmore Fountain, All the Apparatus. Not only do they sound wonderful, but they have incredible energy as well! Apparently they're going to be fairly regular feature on Saturdays, so stop by and check 'em out if you're anywhere in the area.
I had a bit of an interesting day, myself - I'd made a special effort to finish up writing a model release to be used both for my personal photography and to grab a few shots for advertising use for Fairy Floss. It didn't end up being the day I thought it might be, in that respect - didn't get a single release signed, nor much of anything appropriate for the advertising, but I did end up in a few conversations that might lead to semi-permanent gigs doing photographic piecework. We'll see where things go.
Actually, most of the shots I liked today were of an amazing band that was busking at Skidmore Fountain, All the Apparatus. Not only do they sound wonderful, but they have incredible energy as well! Apparently they're going to be fairly regular feature on Saturdays, so stop by and check 'em out if you're anywhere in the area.
Daily Post (Josh) 2010-07-09
Frantic last minute preparation underway today - mostly working up new bits for the booth more appropriate to the new business and running last minute errands all over Vancouver and Portland. We're all a little manic, but excited to see how things will work out.
Suzanne actually had to head out of town for another commitment for our opening weekend, and thus will only hear about things second hand, but Jon will be around to help us out on Sunday if need be.
Wish us luck!
Suzanne actually had to head out of town for another commitment for our opening weekend, and thus will only hear about things second hand, but Jon will be around to help us out on Sunday if need be.
Wish us luck!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Daily Post (Josh) 2010-07-08
Fairy Floss has been approved for Saturday Market, which means we'll be opening for the first time this weekend. Everyone is in semi-panicked hyper mode, just trying to fit everything in place in time for the big event. Suzanne in particular is little more than a ball of raw energy, bouncing from one idea to another. It's both wonderful and a little frightening to see, honestly - I can see why she's been so successful in the business world in the past.
Record setting heat set in by early afternoon and pretty much turned everybody's brain completely off. The girls and I decided to abandon the house in favor of finding someplace cool to swim. Our first choice, Dougan Falls, was apparently chosen by everyone else in a tri-state area as well - most of the river, even on the way up, was simply chock full of people inches away from one another.
In any case, we moved on to Home Park in Stevenson, which worked out much better - only a couple of dozen people to share the strip of beach with, and quite cool. Even if it took us a while to get situated, it was well worth the trip.
Record setting heat set in by early afternoon and pretty much turned everybody's brain completely off. The girls and I decided to abandon the house in favor of finding someplace cool to swim. Our first choice, Dougan Falls, was apparently chosen by everyone else in a tri-state area as well - most of the river, even on the way up, was simply chock full of people inches away from one another.
In any case, we moved on to Home Park in Stevenson, which worked out much better - only a couple of dozen people to share the strip of beach with, and quite cool. Even if it took us a while to get situated, it was well worth the trip.
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