After a three week trek from southern Florida to northern California, carrying almost exclusively antiques, I find myself at my first show.  And my first outdoor show.  Set in the quaint town of Pleasanton, Ca—right on Main Street—I'm parked in front of the local bicycle shop.  I unload with the sun just breaking the horizon at a chilly 46 degrees.  By mid day it has reached 85, quite a shift in weather.  But it remains dry, beautiful and people filled, so I am happy as streams of patrons line the streets.  This one day show is a joy—lots of onlookers, and questions, though less buyers than I would like.  The sales I did make were all small items.  Even the table purchased was one that folded completely up.  It was a bit disheartening packing up afterward, having to fit all the big items back in.  They only have two shows a year, so this will not be a major part of my show routine.  It was a good start and geared me up for my next show which is the following Sunday in Alameda, Ca.

Details for the Pleasanton show: www.pleasantonantiquefaire.com.  alt="" height="493" width="658" style="border: 0px solid;" src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/8/8/1/0/6/170444-160188/P1110413.JPG?a=6" />