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Author: Summer WindSummer Wind Date: Nov 5, 2007 04:55
> Last Saturday I had a stall at the Freret Street Market. I sell stuff I
> have bought at estate auctions that I can't sell on ebay (glass, china,
> books etc). Whilst I made $200 clear, it is very wearing on the (old)
> body in terms of back, shoulder and hip aching, plus heat (50F all day).
> But there are live bands all day, wonderful food stall (Mufflettas are
> gorgeous) and loading, unloading the car (twice) is a pain but overall,
> I had a good time. I think I might have made a good barrowboy!
>
A fun way to make some cash, aside from the aches and pains. Interacting
with market-goers must be interesting.
> Then, on Sunday, it was time to move the boat.
>
Very sorry to hear about all of your boat troubles. With the Hollywood
writers on strike, maybe you can sell your account as a made-for-TV movie
treatment. Just add a few more characters and suggest a dashing leading man
to play you. :) Looks like it could work as either a comedy or drama.
Your experience reminds me of the Johnny Carson line that the second
happiest day in a man's life is when he buys a boat; the happiest day is
when he sells it. Hope you can make HMS Victory, or whatever grandiose name
you've given the old tub, seaworthy again.
SW
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