RobinInOR Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Someone remind me why I wanted to do a fair, first time on *cement*, when it's going to be 95-100F? It's our local Bullfrog & Local Business Fair, sponsored by our new C of C. They have to water down the parking lot so the poor frogs don't cook their little feeties Plus, DH won't be with me, I'll be alone. Dundee and his neighbor girlfriend dog Kiri were playing yesterday afternoon and collapsed from heat exhaustion - they had to be rushed to the vet for a saline drip. This was happening as I was still in the air coming home from a trip. He doesn't want to leave Dundee alone today, tho he looks fine. The neighbor dog is still at the vets, but is doing OK.Think positive thoughts, I think I'm going to need it Pics:Me all hot with my little fan that died during the afternoonMy last minute sign - made 1/2 hour before we left. Have to stain it. Hung with HTP1212Some frogs, but look at all the people who were willing to stand in the sun for their kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I didn't think it got that hot in OR. Hope Dundee is doing OK. I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you as I'm sitting in the blacktop parking lot for our FM. At least we are having a cold front come thru. Only suppose to get up to 89 here today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbieLynn Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Good Luck..I hope everything works out for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildangel112 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Good luck Robin. The heat will be keeping me indoors this weekend so will stay busy filling orders and testing. Hope the pups are doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmspath Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I feel your pain Robin - we are doing our first big show this weekend.. I was so misserable yesterday - in the 90's and muggy - WA and OR sound like they were pretty much having the same weather. We were on the street also.. ended up doing aound 400 yesterday - today is suppose to be cooler and typically the bigger day.. It will be interesing.. good luck to you - Hope those froggies feeties are okay.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Good luck Robin. Drink lots of water!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabt Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Good Luck - I know that I will not do anything outdoors until Oct around here - May was even iffy. I do not tolerate the heat well so I have stopped signing up for anything outdoors when it has the potential to be hot. I even have a small handheld fan in my "show box". I hope that it is not too miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ugh. Robin. It is bad enough for me to just walk to the mailbox it has been so hot lately - more power to you, sitting at a fair. Best wishes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ick, I can't imagine doing an outdoor fair in this heat! You'll do awesome though!! Poor Dundee! Hope he's back to his old self today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I'm wishing you cool weather, Robin and cool feet for the frogs. Hoping Dundee is doing better too. I have a show on pavement next weekend. 3 days long and I'm hoping it will be a good show. Did this show last year and it was well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Sure glad we had a cool front come thru cause it was miserable out there is afternoon. Was thinking about the poor frogs. Did you and the frogs survive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Barely How did everyone else do this weekend?It was pretty much a bust - 45 booths + the frogs. 105F I finally had to leave early, which I never ever do - I almost passed out after lunchtime it was so friggin' hot. 9x booth fee sounds like a lot, but when the fee was $10 it isn't Lowest I've *ever* done - about 1/4 my usual take. Better than I really expected though - even with the heat, it was fun to see neighbors. About 50% of my customer were repeats, 50% new. Right at the end the fire dept opened a hose on the truck and sprayed everyone so it felt like a light rain - it felt wonderful!I was next to the dunk tank and the "treasure hunt" (kids going for toys in a huge pile of hay) so there were lots of people standing around.Did *anyone* have good weather this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Wow a 10.00 booth fee. That sure doesn't happen in my neck of the woods. Sounds like our usual take for the day is similar (son & I sell together, I never make as much as he does, he does the container end of the biz), but our booth fees are minimum of 40.00 (rarely) and usually more like 100.00 to 150.00 (sometimes for 2 days). The really good shows can cost around 700.00 for 3 days. All the people we have met in the circut seem to make much more than us lowely chandlers. 700-1500.00 for shows we make 400-500.00 for. Figure in gas and all the other expenses and it's not much. My son pays for most everything at this point cause I just started and wanted to see if my stuff is even going to sell. Hope the fall shows are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Sorry to hear that you weren't feeling well from the heat. I cannot imagine those type of temps. It was actually nice where we like at 83 degrees but I was at my mom's house most of the day where it was 101 and I was giving perms and haircuts. Ugg! At least mom and dad look good! I hope your baby is feeling better today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikatx Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 sorry it was a bust:( Yeah, I stay awayfrom outdoor shows for now, till it cools off, my last attempt at an outside, my candles melted!Good luck next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabt Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 I have one show that I do periodically that is only $15 fee and I feel that $125 is a good day at that one. I have gotten to the point where I use the booth fee as my guide. I used to judge on overall sales but that is not very realistic. I think that anything above 5 times fee is worth doing again. Well, that is if the weather is good. The $15 show is twice a month all year round - you just show up and pay. It is from 10-3 so not bad time wise. I have not done it since May and will probably go back in October depending on my other business numbers. It is great to know if I am having a bad month that it is there to try to boost the numbers (or pay the bills really). I am really sorry it was so miserable but you made more than if you stayed home. At least that is what I tell myself when I am miserable at a show. I have done a few that physically made me ill from the heat. Robin, you should make yourself some of those cool collars out of the smelly jelly stuff to help beat the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmspath Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 this weekend turned out to be our biggest show yet.. just a tad under 950.00 booth fee of 65.00 YEA! Had a lot of repeat customers, and customers that were lookie loos - come back. Got orders - paid for in advance for me to make and send out... and it was much cooler - it was a great day yesterday. But OMG... the restocking I am going to have to do... off to do the inventory... :eek:Robin - love your sign you are so talented.. and to do that so close to the start of your show.... I hope the dogs are on the road to a speedy recovery.. the weather here in WA has went down to the mid 80's hopefully that path is the same for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Nice set up, Robin. I especially like your quaint Waters Gulch sign, very cute.Hopefully the fall shows will bring you more revenue. The heat... UGH! I am usually a big fan is of the warm weather, but not lately with all this humidity here. Its 87 here with 85% humidity currently and its fine by me. We were having 90-100 degree temps with 100% humidity for weeks on end. It was like 86 at 4AM as well.. eeeeeeeekk!!Sorry to hear about your dog. Hopefully all is well with him now.They become almost like your children.Crystal~ rock on girlie~!~ Sounds like you had a great day in sales, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 This might not have been your best show, but you never know the repeat business you'll get as a result of the exposure you got. I hope that your Dundee is feeling much better. Our furry friends need a little TLC too - I'm sure Dundee is getting his share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet68cam Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Good luck Robin...sorry about the heat, wish it were cooler here too....fall is around the corner..lol Have a great time or at least as great of a time as you can in that heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsallgood20 Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Oh wow! Talk about hot. It's amazing what we parents do for our children. Looks like the kids were having tons of fun! You guys did that sign 1/2 hour before time? That's amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 The sign actually turned out better than I thought, thanks to DH. I just grabbed my logo from some labels and stretched it out. Luckily s Illustrator prints out in tiles - so that sign is 8 pieces of paper, cut and glued together, then mounted on a cutup cardboard box DH whipped up the frame, luckily he had some wood hanging around.The local chiropractor stopped by, introduced herself, and bought one of my lip balms. And actually stopped back and thanked me for it, she liked it And a local day spa that just opened stopped by for a look - she makes her own soaps (she says), so I told her if she ever tires of it to look me up Crystal, way to go! Sounds like you had a great weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Had I of known Robin, I would have sent you some well wishes. I was busy melting in the high 80s low 90s heat. Doesn't sound like it would be hot, but it was. Sunburn to boot. Just glad the baseball tournament is over! Here's to good fairs and shows in the future though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Hill Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Robin, Sorry about the weather being so hot! I did a show the 1st weekend in July and it was over 100 that day my poor candles were soft it was so hot on the hot pavement! Better luck next show and by the way I LOVE THAT SIGN!!!!!!!!!!!Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 You made the sign in 1/2 hr?? I can just imagine how good one would look if you had plenty of time! And hanging it with wicking... ingenious Glad the pups doing ok, but poor little froggies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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