Last week, we four stopped by to see Gideon, at Evergreen Woodworking, just up the road from Flintstone. We had not seen him for a couple of years and I knew he kept small objects that are perfect gifts for grandchildren, so would be appealing for Rita. He is a Mennonite and makes his living building beautiful objects. In his show room you find lovely chests and tables and chairs. In addition, he has many small objects, all made of wood. He told us about the Springs Fair, just west of Frostburg, to be held on Friday and Saturday this month. He was to be taking a booth.
Today, the drive to Springs was lovely. The hills were high and the trees bright, so it was worth the trip just to enjoy the scenery. The biggest surprise was the Fair. From a mile from the Fair we were in bumper to bumper traffic. When we arrived, the fields were full of cars. Where did these people come from? There were at least one hundred vendors showing and selling their wares. And people were buying too. Lots of people were buying. We four were amazed. Gideon himself had taken a whole stack of orders, made just this morning. He will be busy all year and next.
I am constantly amazed what you find in out of the way places. You just get off the beaten track, and follow up on any leads and you come upon spinning and weaving and apple butter making and broom making and quilling. It never ends. The whole day was a very pleasant surprise.
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