Street Fair

I walked around Cameron today, to see the vendors that had set up for tomorrow. It was  a little sad, there were a lot fewer than in past years. This mornings count was like 150, down from 300+ in its hay day! It seems some people in Cameron do not want to mess with it, they think it is a lot of trouble. I think that is a shame, I have a lot of happy memories of past street fairs, selling hot dogs in front of the Methodist church with the youth group, baking cakes for the women to sell inside the church and putting together ham biscuits at 5:30 or 6:00 am !Walking around in the late afternoon,after we had sold out,getting a glimpse of all the goodies that were for sale! Granted it was a lot of work, setting things up,ordering, preparing things, then delivering mail and coming back to help, but the fellowship was great!Now too many folks think it isn't worth the trouble,vendors are going to other towns who let them set up  and sell all week end. If we just put a little more effort into it ti could really be great again! We could have the antique cars at the park, and make it a week end affair. I know for a couple of the local churches this is there major fundraiser for the year! It would be a shame to let this die out, but it seems that's where its headed.Whats thew big deal? I mean if you need help with the set up,couldn't the town ask the schools or scouts to help, for their community service projects? Maybe have a committee in charge of the organization,advertising and preparation  then those who did not want to get involve would not have to? Send out a questionnaire to the towns people, see what they want, and what complaints they have,then see if you can address them. I don't know,maybe I am not seeing the big picture, maybe I am stuck in the past, but I love the charm of our little town, and I think the antiques add character to it. I hope we can pull together and save a wonderful tradition! See you at the street fair!

New week end plans!

I am so excited, its my last Saturday to work before my sub starts! I cannot believe I will finally have ALL week end off! I have so many great week end ideas running around in my head..the first ..to go camping again! I can't wait to go back up to Morrow Mountain , set up the tent ,build a fire and relax! I love it up there,its so quiet and peaceful, so many times I have awoken to deer right outside my tent, birds chirping, and a nice cooling breeze! There is nothing like cooking out in the open, eating by a fire,or listening to the sounds of the night as you listen to the crackle of the fire! Long hikes in the woods, reading an awesome book in a hammock..Wow! I cannot wait! Nothing renews me faster than a long week end camping!
Then there are all those spring festivals and street fairs that I always miss! I love checking out the booths,looking for something unique, or a bargain buy!Munching on the food at the booths, from funnel cakes to hot dogs! Watching all the different people who go, it's a lot of fun! There's one all over the place ,Lexington, Southern Pines,Carthage,Goldston, and of course Cameron!In the fall all the church bazaars, are very similar, barbecue, canned goods, and all sorts of stuff! They always start early, and I am always at work! Well now, I get to go! Yay!!
Now also I have so many plans for the yard,with Rics bees coming and plans for milking goats next year there is a lot of work to be done!We have started, by planted more fruit trees, and bushes,and flowers and such,but there is still a lot to do, like getting fencing and putting it up,getting the small garden pond in for the bees,finishing my swing for the yard, and maybe getting meat chickens next spring to go along with the layers we have!It is right much work,but its a therapy of sorts too!
Then I also want to volunteer more,can a bunch of stuff this summer, and visit some of my relatives I have not seen in awhile. I also plan on spending a LOT of time with  Shannon,Chris and my grandchildren when they come in for a visit this August! So,yes I am a little excited about  my new work schedule and having all week end off and if I can get a third of this done I will be a happy girl! Have an awesome week end!