05-07-22 Fred Penner!
Up early and picked up by Danika to buy breakfast for her and the girls at Denny’s. Emmy was quite chuffed that she brought me a gift of pottery pieces she had picked out that “Only cost $5!!”. They are very cute. We had a nice visit and called my Mom to wish her a Happy Birthday. Gwen is a little sweetie as well, nice to have a bonus grandchild. I got a weird text after we left.
When we were done, they dropped me at home to get my car and I headed to Rotary Park to take in the seasons first Farmers Market and Kootenay Childrens Festival. I wandered the market and ran into a few friends I haven’t seen in a very long time. Eventually I found Rae, Roger and the three youngest who were being followed around by a camera and film guy for documenting the Festival which was kind of cool. I found Danika and the girls in the Face-painting line which was very long but thankfully near the playground. We made it under the tent with Emmy in the chair just as the hailstorm began. Fortunately it turned to rain and then dissipated fairly quickly.
From there it was off for crazy hair with Sawyer and Will.
I then left them to start my volunteering time and spent time setting up the Merch Tent for Fred Penner. He and his road manager, Dave were very organized and I sold a ton of stuff for them. I did buy a t-shirt which Fred signed for me after the show. It really is powerful to see the response to him. Kids from 2-82 were giddy in his presence, singing along and dancing. He took time to sign books and posters and CDs and even hats. We had a nice chat about the fact he won’t get a chance to fit into the lineup at MusicFest this year but that I will see him there, visiting backstage and enjoying the shows.
It was herring weather all day, changing every time you turned around. We managed to get good and wet taking down all the tents and then dry out again loading cars and taking everything away. I currently have a car with 8 8’ tables, 4 stools and other bits in it to be dropped at Key City Theatre on Monday morning. I also brought home 3 totes of leftover cookies made by the college to put in bags and deliver to Street Angels Monday morning. I am glad that is what they choose to do with the leftover food. Unfortunately I didn’t drink enough water today and am dehydrated leaving me with sore lips and a headache. I have spent the evening chilling from a very full day. I am grateful for the network I have that allows me to be involved in such a fun activity that provided joy to so many.
triumphgal 