Barry trying to keep warm at his booth in Paradise City

The Boy Scout adage of “be prepared” never held so true like this past weekend at the Paradise City Arts Festival.  I always check the weather before I head out to a show. I did check the weather, and it was to be in the mid 60 degree range, and dry.  Setting up on Friday it was in the low 70’s, and dry – and that was it for the warm and dry weather!
Saturday morning was a constant deluge of rain, and the temperature was in the low 40’s.  To say that I, along with all the other venders, were freezing, was an understatement!  All the customers were dressed in hats & gloves, and here I am in a single long sleeve shirt.  A quick trip to the local store, and a borrowed fleece from a fellow vender, and I look like “Nanook of the North” –but I was warming up!

Today I am heading for this weekend’s show at the Morristown Craft Market (NJ). I am very thankful that this is an INDOOR show!