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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 5:34:26 PM
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We had our 1st soap show of the season and it was a gynormous bust. We get to our destination an hour and a half away from where we live only to discover that I forgot our money box and my clipboard...which had my flyers, business cards and item labels...My DH unloaded all of our tables and stacks of soap, my linen, etc. and headed all the way back home to get our money. We didn't even clear enough to cover the cost of our booth---- plus the added expense of putting more gas in our van....This was not a good 1st show of the season-
Sigh....I think I am in dire need of a pint.....of Moose-Tracks
Ice-Cream!
"The best mirror is an old friend."
- George Herbert
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
www.lemonverbenasoap.etsy.com
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 5:40:14 PM
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If they would only buy that first bar. They will be hooked for sure. I LOVE YOUR SOAP!!!!!
Keep trying.
Diana
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 5:42:17 PM
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Oh Melody I'm so sorry that your day didn't go as planned. If I was closer I'd come over and share some of that ice cream with you. We'll pray for a more successful show next time.
Blessings, Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 6:18:26 PM
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Remember, when things are bad, and getting worse, keep some cookies in your purse! Good luck at your next show, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 6:28:34 PM
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I just love you guys!!
I feel much better knowing that my girls are so sweet they will respond to such a sad sack like me....Bless you!
I really worked hard on this first show, pressing my linens and having my tables look crisp and white with vintage linens and my bright quilt.... reminding me of a cottagy sea scape complete with sea glass, shells bundles of lavender and my antique pitcher and bowl---I present a lovely table if I do say so myself and then....No money coming in and sitting hour after hour with an occasional customer stopping by to "sniff" my soap and MOOOOOVE on to the next booth.
Sorry, I am ashamed of myself....it's tough out there in the world and I am complaining cause no one was buying. We cleared the cost of the table and covered the money that we had for change in the money box---we didn't cover the gas it took to get down there though....Oh well.
Keep your fingers crossed for our next show. We need the money! I hate being unemployed-----Maybe I better ask my DH to pick up two pints...what the heck!!
Thank you again dear girlfriends!! |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 6:42:35 PM
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I'm sorry you had a rough day Melody. I agree with Diana, I love your soaps especially the Bergamot. I just wish I could afford to place an order with you. I will be praying for success for your next show (and those following) 
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 6:45:35 PM
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It's early in the season - I am sure your next show will be better. Perhaps closer to a holiday like Mother's day? I know you will do better next time. Enjoy the ice cream.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 7:52:09 PM
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I'm sorry, Melody. I hope your next show is a great success. Take care.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 06:57:59 AM
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Sounds like you set up a beautiful booth, just hang in there. What makes that ant move that rubber tree plant? He's got high hopes, high hopes, high in the sky, apple pie hopes. I had a similar experience. I paid $600 to get into "the" show and invested a lot of time and money into inventory (I had a recycled painted furniture studio). I had a friend that lent me a trailer, which later was damaged at the show, and set up only to find out I wasn't listed in the brochure and they stuck me in the far end, etc... Total bust, the show was right after the Iraq war started and peoople were not spending money. I was just totally bummed. Closed my studio shortly after mostly due to my Rheumatoid Arthritis, but that show didn't help any. Hang in there, never give up. My best to you.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 08:26:45 AM
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Hang in there, Melody! I'm sure the next show will be better.
I think some extra chocolate syrup on that ice cream will help a little too. Works for me.
{{HUGS}}
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
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prairie_princess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Elizabeth
Carpenter
WY
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2010 : 08:36:35 AM
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Oh Melody! I agree, it is early in the season... I think your booth sounded absolutely gorgeous! I'm sure once the season really gets going, there will be more shoppers out there who will enjoy all the effort you put into your booth and your wonderful soaps!
Moose Tracks is THE best!
Diane, thanks for getting 'High Hopes' in my head... *sigh* I love Frank Sinatra. I'm not sure if he was the original singer of that song, but I have the movie where he sings it, "A Hole in the Head"
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 05:07:36 AM
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Melody,
Sorry you had such a bad time. It is early. Your soaps sound wonderful!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2010 : 06:51:53 AM
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Melody,
Don't give up. Your booth sounded beautiful and by the other posts your soaps are fabulous!
Enjoy the ice cream. Forget this show and move onto the next!
Twinsmom
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