Good New$

Lately I've been whining quite a bit, so it's time to share a little good news. This weekend's NH Made Open Doors event that kicked off the holiday season was a success. Advertisement in both NH and MA helped to bring people from in- and out-of-state to visit the many small NH businesses My woodworking friend Joe, the bakery gal Garlyn, and I each had tables at her bakery, and there was a steady stream of visitors both Saturday and Sunday until noon. After that one couple, neighbors of Garlyn's out for a walk, stopped by, so we closed up a few minutes early, not feeling at all like we'd missed out on any traffic. Even with the purchase of a half price sweatshirt and a handmade wooden trivet/standing basket, I managed to come out comfortably ahead by the end of our event. It was nice to have funds to deposit in my rapidly diminishing business checking account. Fees for table space aren't high at the craft fairs I choose, but when they're added together, they form a noteworthy chunk of expense, second only to the purchase of materials. I hope these next weeks are as successful for me as this past weekend was.