Dear Dave,

Dog Days 2023 over!  Saturday we had coffee then went over around 12.  Weather was good, very sunny but not too hot.  Found a spot further towards the old studio, and eventually in the shade, almost across from the Florist. 

Vibe was good, BUT so different from past years.  Not so much neighborhood people, more people coming into town to eat and meet friends and maybe tourists.  I don't know, it's just very different.  Totes were a hit again, although I feel like last year they sold a little better?  

Not so much with tees.  People don't seem interested in looking thru them.  The ones that do specifically came for them.  I don't know, it's just the energy was totally different.  Still had fun, but vibe not the same, in not a good way.

Finished around 4 and were lucky to be able to leave tables at florist.  Mini worked great, lots of room.  I had folded tees in paper bags, which made everything so much easier!.

No cards, but hats.  They sold well, but it's just a crapshoot.  They need to be there in front of people, not a website thing.  Still into the patches, but hesitating about making more.  Not sure if they fit with pixie / shopmade.  Funny how stickers have felt fizzled too.  Probably all in my head, but less energy towards them.

Made the big mistake of going out 12-3 sunday.  Still good weather, but total bust with customers.  People not into shopping at all, Or even stopping.  TOTALLY different then Saturday.  It was kind of weird how dramatic it was.

Oh well, need to learn for next year. 

Love car!  Took emma to great falls sunday.