Hello! Hello! With all that's been going on with Granny's back surgery last week, I'm finally getting a chance to blog about what's been happening around Mountain Musings!
By the way, thank you for all your prayers for Granny while she was in the hospital and also for the emails I received asking about her. She's still recuperating a bit more, but we think the surgery was a success with the three compression fractures being repaired. She still needs to be very careful getting around!
Two weekends ago Hannah and I set up her soap display and Granny's basket display at the Redbud Festival in Dayton.This was a first-year craft show so we had no idea if it would be well attended.
The day was absolutely lovely, the vendor area so roomy and grassy, and we were blessed with Tom's help in setting up our new 15-foot tent--what a heavy monster--nice, but we never could have managed it alone!
Here's Hannah getting her side of the tent ready with all of her products for sale: 
Hannah's display always looks nice with the antique scale holding soaps, colorful lip balms, and her two wooden cabinets full of the goats' milk soaps she makes: 
Normally Hannah would be setting up each week at our local Farmers' Market, but because of this craft show, she just sent one small basket of soap with Sarah to their booth there. Jonathan became "Hannah for the day" and sold soap for her and helped Sarah set up and break down her tent and display.
All ready and waiting for the customers--some showed up but unfortunately a lot didn't!
As the day got underway, free wagon rides brought folks all around the town and put them off at stragetic spots--right across the street from our tent being one of the stops: 
One of Hannah's first customers was a co-worker of Jonathan's, so I took his and his friend's picture:
Here are some of the other tents. We were set up right alongside a highway...which was quite different: 
And did I mention that I met a blogger in real life? I've read Cindi's blog (Cindi's Sewing) for quite a few years. She's a Virginia blogger and only two hours from me, but until the craft show we had never met. Here we are getting acquainted when she stopped by after bringing her daughter to a local college orientation: 
And did I mention that Granny couldn't be at the craft show? Well...after Sarah finished for the morning at Farmers' Market, she drove Granny to the show just for a while so she could see the setup and how things were going. Here she is a couple of days before entering the hospital for surgery. I think she looks pretty good even getting around in her wheelchair: 
Okay, fast forward to this past Saturday ... Hannah took the morning off from Farmers' Market again to head with Jonathan to the Lexington River Road Races. That meant this week I became "Hannah for the day" and tried my hand at selling her soap!
You know what...I've come to the conclusion that I did not take after Granny in the sales department! But I enjoyed the day and had a fun time being with Sarah!
Let's check out Sarah's chalkboard to see what she's selling today: Mini Key Lime Pie, Black Forest Fudge, Blueberry Lemon Muffins, Turtle Cheesecake, and a new favorite Key Lime Fudge--and those are just the ones she wanted to call attention to:
In this post I'll feature one of the plant vendors that's at market--Weird Dude's Plant Zoo is set up right next to our vendor spot and features very nice perennials: 
And here's a final view of Saturday's customers. Many regulars and newcomers frequent the market each weekend. Why not plan a trip to the Farmers' Market and come see us this summer? Who knows...I might be there behind the counter trying to sell you something!
Another prayer request...Granny's only living sibling passed away on Friday, and I'll be taking her to the funeral Tuesday in my hometown of South Boston. Please pray for strength and encouragement for her for the day's events and traveling safety as I drive us. Thank you!
~ Deb
Deb, I have had you all on my mind and in my prayers a lot these past few days!! I am sorry to hear about your mom's loss...yes we will be praying!! Please let her know and we send big hugs and love to her!!!
Posted by: Chris | Monday, May 06, 2013 at 11:12 PM
You sure have been busy.Interesting to see how everyone can fill in for Hannah.
Hope your mom is feeling lots better.Sorry for her loss.
We have had way too much rain here to enjoy any good outside activities since April 27.Hopefully this weekend we can go to the Smyrna Farmers market or one in Sandy Springs.
Posted by: Tammy C | Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at 10:09 AM
I will hold Granny close to my heart in many ways...for a fast recovery and for strength. Hang in there, Granny! I'm so happy that the girls are doing so well with their sales. It's so cool they do all this! What lovely displays!
Posted by: Mama Pea | Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at 08:29 PM
We were away on vacation and I missed the news about Granny's surgery. I'll be praying she has a good recovery and also for comfort for her loss.
Blessings,
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 09:27 AM
Was glad to hear in your email that Granny is doing well. Was sorry to hear about her brother - glad she could get to the funeral though.
The stalls are looking great. Sorry to hear the new market didn't go so well but at least you were able to meet up with friends.
Posted by: Nic | Friday, May 10, 2013 at 02:02 AM