"How high's the water, mama?
Two feet high and risin'"Johnny Cash
This past Sunday, I did the Crafts in the Park show in Westwood, NJ with my friend Eda of Two Sweet Mamas. Although the skies were overcast and rain was predicted, we were optimistic that the rain would hold off until the show was over. At first it seemed our optimism was justified. The sun started peaking out and people started coming to the fair. All in all, things were looking pretty good.
Two feet high and risin'"Johnny Cash
This past Sunday, I did the Crafts in the Park show in Westwood, NJ with my friend Eda of Two Sweet Mamas. Although the skies were overcast and rain was predicted, we were optimistic that the rain would hold off until the show was over. At first it seemed our optimism was justified. The sun started peaking out and people started coming to the fair. All in all, things were looking pretty good.
We met some really awesome vendors with great handmade items.
Kate and Karen were selling hand made Tile Strikers
There were musical walking sticks.
Super cool t-shirts designed by a young autistic artist.
Then a few showers started happening. No problem with thought. We had put the tent sides on and had them rolled up but ready should we need them. We rolled two of them down, the shower past and the sun came out. It was even getting hot in the tent with the sides down so we used binder clips to put them partially up.
There were little showers off and on as the day went by. Then just around 3 o'clock we started to see some really dark clouds rolling in. The wind started picking up. Then we heard thunder. We looked at each other and said "time to pack it up." Just as we finished getting all of our dresses and aprons packed away, the skies opened up. I mean it poured buckets. It was like being underwater.
There were little showers off and on as the day went by. Then just around 3 o'clock we started to see some really dark clouds rolling in. The wind started picking up. Then we heard thunder. We looked at each other and said "time to pack it up." Just as we finished getting all of our dresses and aprons packed away, the skies opened up. I mean it poured buckets. It was like being underwater.
Water started streaming off of everyone's tent. We were surrounded by waterfalls.
Then the water started pooling on the sidewalks.
Eventually, we were standing in a lake. At one point, my boots had filled up with water.
We had lowered our tent to its' lowest setting and were holding onto it for dear life. The wind was whipping, the thunder was booming and there was lighting. It was definitely time for a few Hail Marys. Luckily for us our tent held together.
Other vendors, unfortunately were not so lucky and a few tents were blown over and mangled. Although as far as I know, no one was hurt.
Other vendors, unfortunately were not so lucky and a few tents were blown over and mangled. Although as far as I know, no one was hurt.
Usually, really heavy thunderstorms don't last that long. This one kept going for over an hour!
While I have been at other outdoor show's with rain and even high winds, I have never experienced any thing like this. It was a vivid reminder of the power of nature. While I can't really say I enjoyed the experience, I found being outside in this storm both frightening and thrilling. I will admit, however, once was enough.
Have a fun day!
Cynthia
While I have been at other outdoor show's with rain and even high winds, I have never experienced any thing like this. It was a vivid reminder of the power of nature. While I can't really say I enjoyed the experience, I found being outside in this storm both frightening and thrilling. I will admit, however, once was enough.
Have a fun day!
Cynthia
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