First let me say I am glad your Dad weathered this latest medical procedure - but I am just praying that the next time they go after that clot they SUCCEED completely on all fronts and your Dad gets back into the complete pink of HEALTH! Enough already on the dinkin'around!
Now for your day - GOOD GOLLY MIZ MOLLY - what a ton of things to line up and do. The concept of all that standing and talking while you work just astonishes me. I really recognize the hauling of all the equipment though from my Mom's pleine air periods and especially from the times when she did a BIG local art fairs. We had to haul everything she needed to set up a whole show including the walls - but there were two of us. Eventually, after many learning curves, ways of packing a hauling became very efficient and finally she didn't even need my help. I think you're on to something about a cart and asking for help unloading. The way my Mom learned was to ask all the folks around her what worked best for them - so if you ever find yourself at an outdoor art show ask those folk because they are pros at the pack and haul and probably know where you can get stuff you need cheap too.
Anyway what I wanted to say is be hugely proud of yourself for making it through a day like that. I am so tired from reading it I just called to tell my family I will be a no show to pack up my Aunt's Sister's show at the Antique Fair near here. Frankly, I did her a favor by being a no show - there are 2 other family members bringing friends with and she is bringing one of her won friends too - and as she buys us all dinner at a local high end restaurant - she didn't need me i the mix and I don't need to be tempted. I am so not doing well with temptation these days. Once I am back to FODMAPS I'll be fine but if I let in one thing I am not supposed to have the cravings are completely back. Ouch!
How did telling you congrats turn into a thing all about me
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