A little late in posting this blog - we needed some time to recover after our show and get back into our super-busy schedule. Then of course unloading and getting production going again has to come first. But here's more or less a sort of journal of our adventure!
Yesterday was a great first day, the show began and I felt eager and excited to jump out of bed. For me, a total nightowl, it's a bit tough getting used to the early mornings that show schedules require. We were off to a great start, seeing many old friends, clients and even a few past barn buddies.
The morning started with Showmanship, a favorite of mine. Of course for the clothes and because I think it is one of the most challenging events, truely an art when done well. We had a front-row seat with our booth set-up right up front between the main and practice arenas in the middle of all the action. This show, being early in the season, is one of the first AQHA shows in California and despite beginning on a Thursday the turnout seems to be pretty good! The weather is calm and just beautiful! We couldn't have asked for better. Not a single rack, display or manequin has even blown over and the dust level is pretty low in our paved spot alongside the grassy landscaping protecting us from the warm-up arenas usual dust storm. It's a miracle in Vendorville!
I can't remember a more pleasant first day at a show. There were so many nice compliments on the clothes. "They look so much prettier in person," said Krissy, one of our wonderful clients. "I loved it when I saw it on the Blog, I would buy it in a heartbeat if it fit me." It's always fun to talking about trends and seeing familiar faces.... a few sales & new orders didn't hurt either!
Despite the perfect first day at the show, we knew things were about to change and boy did they ever! Our weather has been so unpredictable lately, but this time the weatherman was right - a storm was abrewin'! Today we are experiancing RAIN, RAIN, and more RAIN! Water everywhere - the arenas look like lakes! Here we are, all shut in and not able to set up. Everything was just too good to be true until the storm hit this morning! Today I'm blogging from inside our "M-Box," our nick name for the motorhome or showmobile. We are cooped-up the middle of Puddleville. We're now calling this Lake Rancho Murieta! The upside of the bad weather is we're able to work, with internet and lots of power. Despite the rain we've got orders to finish so we're sewing and working inside today. As they say "The show must go on"...... and for now that's only happening from inside two covered arenas. Sadly no shopping today, it's just time to hunker down. The only action around here is running from shelter to shelter as the rain hasn't stopped all day! Take a look! 
Tomorrow's forecast is sunny, breezy and 60's and I really hope they're right! I can't wait to get out of this M-box - it's beginning to feel more like a swim meet than a horse show! Thank you to all who are weathering the storm today for stopping by yesterday. It's been great to visit with so many past clients and we're excited for dry weekend and a great 2010 season!
Good luck - Heather
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