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Christmas fair

stevenw1963

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so, Paula & I have just come back from the ol fogies home Christmas fair,

2 hours = £200

Not bad for an afternoons work.
& not a lot of people through the door either but surprisingly the touchscreen stylus things sold the most, stocking fillers for kids & grandkids, just ordered some more for the next one. The roman harvest pen in aluminium I made not so long ago also went to one old gent & various other bits n pieces.

Lots of the people in these homes aren't able to go out Christmas shopping anymore & talk about friendly & chatty.
Food for thought gents, a captive audience looking for gifts at this time of year.

Oh, & this is my 1000th post, does that make me a leg end too ???
 
bellringer

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Well that good i made 221 and made a sale of a order which i am sorting out and a another that is going to ring me this week :thumbs:
 
stevenw1963

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makes all those cold nights in the shed worth it don't it Alex.
Especially when some one goes out in their car to find a cash machine to buy some of your stuff, lady in her wheelchair wanted a guardian pen but didn't have any money so sent her hubby out with orders to 'be quick' before someone else buys it :winking: he came back with enough for the pen and the biggest ash bowl with black rim that was on the stall (the one similar to yours Woody) amazing feeling.
 
Jim

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£200 is very nice Steven, and like you say the cold nights really do make it worthwhile ... Congrats on the 1K posts also my friend and a big thanks for your contribution to the site ... :thumbs:
 
paulm

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Super stuff, the drinks are on you when we have the penturners Christmas Meal.:thinks:
 
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Well done Steven........Brilliant feeling when strangers appreciate your hard work and skill by backing it with hard cash.:thumbs:
 
stevenw1963

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Got the village open doors on Friday (6th) night where all the shops stay open late (all 5 or 6 of them lol) & a number of the local crafts people get a table each in one of the community halls to sell their wares.
1st yr wasn't too good but last year was better, if we get the same this year I'll be a happy bunny, I should have a decent amount to buy some more tools / wood or even another workshop to add on to the one I've got.

That'll be me for the year then, I only do these 2 / 3 local fairs & word of mouth, keeps the hobby fun for me & don't have the pressure of having to sell. That's what it's all about innit, having fun.

Now, gotta hide my ill gotten gains before Paula spends it on frippery like food, clothing, food & the like!!! wimmin :whistling::whistling:
 
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Well done Steven and young Paula sitting at the back taking charge hope your well my darling no not you Steven that looks to be a grand stall full of goodys no wonder your selling well mate it couldn't happen to two nicer people God bless you both
 
Jim

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That is a nice display Steven, good to see like me you have your own security travelling with you ... :thumbs:
 
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