[Ag-eq] hello everyone

[Laurie Porter]

The list isn't dead at all and niether are we. The market season is winding 
down for me. It will all be over on dec 18. David and I are getting ready 
for the first winter storm of the year hereTomorrow is the Christmas In the 
Villege in mcFarland  which is where the indoor farmers market is. I hope 
they'll clean me out of inventory, but it's hard to say with the snow not 
expecting to end unntil the afternoon. This year we tried something new to 
bring in customers. We started serveing breakfast using mostly products from 
our vendors. We hired a local vendor's wife who does some catering to cook 
it on site, and I'm sorry to say that so far the hole thing turned into a 
disaster for lack of customer participation. another reason was because we 
should have gotten more information about the caterers before useing them 
because they didn't create enough of a spread of foods to get customers to 
spend $8.50 for a meal. she was an inexperienced caterer She called last 
week and said that she won't be returning  because it wasn't worth the 120 
mile drive, but in my opinion, she would have brought more money in  if she 
had  done some things differently. So, now that she bailed,  One of our 
amish bakers  volunteered to step in and offer breakfast sandwiches  and 
there is nothing better than amish baked goods and pastries. I'm glad about 
this because they are going to charge a  lot less. There was no breakfast at 
the last market, and as luck will have it, many people came in wanting 
breakfast and it is all over the media so we'll have to see how it goes.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <nfoster at extremezone.com>
To: <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 7:11 AM
Subject: [Ag-eq] hello everyone


> Hello All:
>
> Has this list been dead, or am I not getting any messages?
>
> Jody I got yours, glad you had a good thanksgiving.
>
> How is everyone else?
>
> I've been so busy with school and all.  I think I told everyone that I was
> resigning from my job and returning to school.  Wel, I did and so far
> everything is going well.  The semester is almost over, so I'm finishing 
> up
> some papers and studying for finals.  I forgot how much work being a 
> student
> can be!
>
> I've decided to get a degree in public management, so have to take 9 more 
> hours
> before starting that program.  I will take those classes in the spring and
> start the management classes in the fall.  I will be able to do everything 
> at
> the community college since they have a partnership with Northern Arizona
> University.  I will take 30 hours of management and then I'll be finished. 
> My
> goal is to have everything completed by December 2012.
>
> I'm also taking some massage classes so I can keep my license up to date. 
> I've
> been doing a few massages for a little money, but did get my disability. 
> I'm
> trying to live simply now that my income is reduced.  I feel good about my
> decision and am glad that I took the step to move forward.
>
> I think I told some of you that I was diagnosed with fibro myalgia a 
> couple of
> years ago.  I've been feeling better, probably due to less stress.  I have 
> more
> time to rest and prepare healthier foods.  I don't use medications, so try 
> to
> manage my health with diet, exercise and appropriate sleep.  I have more 
> energy
> and feel better than I have for the last 3 years.
>
>  The weather has gfinally cooled and I've been doing some riding.  I 
> started
> taking lessons again and am learning so much.  I found a new instructor 
> and he
> has a wonderful way of explaining things.  He likes the challenge of 
> working
> with a blind student.  He has a blind horse which he trained and now 
> shows.  He
> has won some competitions and most of the judges don't realize his horse 
> is
> blind.  He is giving me a discount since I am a student, which I really
> appreciate.
>
> Mike and I have gone camping with the horses a couple of times this fall 
> and had
> a great time.  We plan on another packing trip this spring either while 
> I'm on
> spring break or at the end of the semester.  We have been doing local 
> rides
> most every weekend now that it is cool.  I've also been riding with my 
> neighbor
> and she's taking lessons with me.
>
> Jody did you ever find a riding instructor?
>
> What is everyone else up to?
>
> Also my chickens have been laying like crazy.  I get about 20 eggs a week.
>
> I hope everyone is well
>
> Take care and please up date us all.
>
> Nella
>
>
>
>
>
>
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