Rob had a booth in this festival, officially held at Columbus Circle last weekend. We have done this show in the past but didn't sell much and we thought to try again...maybe Syracuse got cultured in the meantime!
While wandering around, I took a picture of this statue that I have seen a 1000 times but never really looked at and thought, "Oh, that's why it's called Columbus Circle" and then, "why is there a statue of Columbus in Syracuse?"
We had a nice spot among the trees on Onondaga Street and the weather was perfect all three days. So unusual for this festival!
I love doing these shows with Rob because, frankly, it is like a mini vacation for me. I help set up, take down and watch over things when Rob leaves the booth but I spend the rest of the time sitting in a chair reading or browsing other booths. In Syracuse, I also spent a lot of time visiting with people I knew who stopped by to say hello. Rob is the one who has to be "on" for the entire time and I just do what I want....love it!
I had fun with the camera this year...taking unsuspecting pictures. Like Common Councilor Bill Ryan buying a Buffalo Bills picture from the booth across the street. I felt like one of the cops from The Wire and this sure looked like a drug deal.
I spent a lot of time across the street helping out Claudia.
CLAUDIA CARREON She hails from Ohio, has stunning jewelry pieces and was fun to talk too. Originally from Mexico, she works as a translator for the Rochester and Columbus, Ohio newspapers. She was here alone, so I watched her booth when she needed to use the facilities or get something to eat.
Of course, I took pictures of Rob visiting with people while across the way.
Rob saw a lot of people he knew....even his XC coach from SUNY Cortland. They recognized each other after 30 years. So many people came up to Rob to tell him that they knew Tim, Tom, Joe, Ed, Jack or Jim Glisson that Rob started keeping track. Jim won the tally.
We were entertained all weekend by traveling musicians and Drumming Dan. Dan was not officially hired by the Arts Festival promoters, but travels with Lisa from
Two Son Jewelry. Dan set up his drums and drummed all day. Dancers and other musicians joined him throughout the weekend.
He was a fun guy and I wouldn't mind having a booth near their booth again next year. I imagine he was one of those kids in school that tapped and pounded on anything. Lisa did say the drumming on the dinner table can be a bit much to take. Dan even traveled down the street to drum with my favorite, the Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble.
They are so interesting to watch...
The best part? Rob won an award and he sold 4 paintings. He really was happy even though he doesn't look it! 
Easy afternoon job but now I have to pick a color so Rob can paint the whole room and the trim. We will need new bedding and window treatments too and maybe I will have the dresser refinished and hang some of Rob's art and maybe I will move in.
I drove Ian back to Cornell last Thursday. All of his stuff fit nicely into the Prius...even the 150.00 of groceries we picked up at the Wegmans in Ithaca. Ian is no longer on campus but is in an apartment with 4 other guys. Apparently, Cornell doesn't have enough rooms for all their students and Ian had a high lottery number so he was shut out of housing. This apartment is just down the hill from West Campus...very close to where he would have ended up anyway. He found 4 friends and they rented a place in Ravenwood. His room is the upper window with the fan. 
Big livingroom with tv (it was working when I left) and a dining room with only 4 chairs (I seem to be the only one who cares)
Decent kitchen (or at least it was when I left) and even a dishwasher
5 bedrooms in the place each with double bed, dresser and desk (bigger than his room at home)
His closet is huge and very neatly organized (when I left.) They must rent to a lot of girls.
While wandering around, I took a picture of this statue that I have seen a 1000 times but never really looked at and thought, "Oh, that's why it's called Columbus Circle" and then, "why is there a statue of Columbus in Syracuse?"
We had a nice spot among the trees on Onondaga Street and the weather was perfect all three days. So unusual for this festival!
I love doing these shows with Rob because, frankly, it is like a mini vacation for me. I help set up, take down and watch over things when Rob leaves the booth but I spend the rest of the time sitting in a chair reading or browsing other booths. In Syracuse, I also spent a lot of time visiting with people I knew who stopped by to say hello. Rob is the one who has to be "on" for the entire time and I just do what I want....love it!
I spent a lot of time across the street helping out Claudia. CLAUDIA CARREON She hails from Ohio, has stunning jewelry pieces and was fun to talk too. Originally from Mexico, she works as a translator for the Rochester and Columbus, Ohio newspapers. She was here alone, so I watched her booth when she needed to use the facilities or get something to eat. Of course, I took pictures of Rob visiting with people while across the way. 
Rob saw a lot of people he knew....even his XC coach from SUNY Cortland. They recognized each other after 30 years. So many people came up to Rob to tell him that they knew Tim, Tom, Joe, Ed, Jack or Jim Glisson that Rob started keeping track. Jim won the tally.
They are so interesting to watch...
