tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post8591741024083693277..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: Fair Trade Market Magic....The Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-29766635297317223272010-04-07T21:00:29.231-04:002010-04-07T21:00:29.231-04:00Jientje: I know! I didn't get one and when I d...Jientje: I know! I didn't get one and when I downloaded my pictures, I was kicking myself for not getting one when I was there.<br /><br />Lesley: Hahahaaaa....I know..and so is May Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor day.....heck I should've bought more things!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-13860314597354318702010-04-07T20:20:15.859-04:002010-04-07T20:20:15.859-04:00Oh, how fun! That silk scarf is just gorgeous. And...Oh, how fun! That silk scarf is just gorgeous. And what a coincidence, my birthday is coming up, did I mention that? :)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726995606953732736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-40148991215255673532010-04-07T12:33:05.366-04:002010-04-07T12:33:05.366-04:00That peace dove is beautiful and I would probably ...That peace dove is beautiful and I would probably have purchased a wooden spoon or something, they look very appealing to me!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-69406815255799043442010-04-07T09:57:37.255-04:002010-04-07T09:57:37.255-04:00SquirrelQueen: Yes, sales seemed to be going good ...SquirrelQueen: Yes, sales seemed to be going good there! <br /><br />Aries: Welcome to my blog! So glad you stopped by! Did you sign up to be a Follower yet? That would make my day!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-57987463642722924882010-04-07T02:35:37.340-04:002010-04-07T02:35:37.340-04:00Such lovely stuffs they are selling there. I parti...Such lovely stuffs they are selling there. I particularly like those wood stuffs. Always have. Nice blog. Will be back for more.Arieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02055693297039661810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-46428041912856967662010-04-07T00:26:31.508-04:002010-04-07T00:26:31.508-04:00Some many lovely pieces it would be easy to buy to...Some many lovely pieces it would be easy to buy too many but I hope everyone bought as much as they could. I love the concept of women helping women. We have a group here in town that sometimes does a table of fair trade merchandise at our Farmer's Market. I have a handbag and several pieces that I love.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-72115628832781598702010-04-06T20:00:33.989-04:002010-04-06T20:00:33.989-04:00L.D.: Me, too. It was all I could do not to buy to...L.D.: Me, too. It was all I could do not to buy too much.<br /><br />Ratty: you are so right..very unique things there.<br /><br />Bernie: I did spend a lot of time there...and of course they saw a crazy lady (me!) roaming around taking photos, too!<br /><br />Kearsie: That is a neat concept too! Yes, it is a reminder how lucky some of us are, for sure!<br /><br />Shelley: How neat! I will have to come and stay there and look up at the wall and see it. ha<br /><br />Mistaya: you are new to my blog! Welcome!! I hope you join(ed) on as a Follower!! Yes, it was difficult to decide what to buy!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-67981523164634381212010-04-06T19:35:35.058-04:002010-04-06T19:35:35.058-04:00What beautiful items for your market. The jewelry ...What beautiful items for your market. The jewelry and the bags would have gone home with me! It just would have been very difficult to chose which ones to buy!Gail Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189808314223970576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-41245772994231570422010-04-06T17:56:06.339-04:002010-04-06T17:56:06.339-04:00So many great things at that market - and what a g...So many great things at that market - and what a great concept! I would've been all over those purses!!<br />P.S. I am hanging your beautiful photo in my guest room!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-72472248619786987952010-04-06T11:56:18.686-04:002010-04-06T11:56:18.686-04:00I love that windchime!!
Recently, I was asked to ...I love that windchime!!<br /><br />Recently, I was asked to make and donate a bowl for a fundraiser for a place that feeds hungry families in our area. There will be 200 folks who buy a ticket, eat a meal, partake in a silent auction and leave with a bowl. All to help fill other empty bowls, and bellies of those who are hungry. <br /><br />It makes me so appreciative.Kearsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761802871601144652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-37531549131671063782010-04-06T02:53:17.350-04:002010-04-06T02:53:17.350-04:00Joan I love markets and this one appears to be so ...Joan I love markets and this one appears to be so special, I love the carvings from wood. I could of spent hours there my friend, love your photos and I just love how you share them with all of us.<br />........:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28526656827446286932010-04-06T00:29:04.293-04:002010-04-06T00:29:04.293-04:00These are all very interesting products. I like lo...These are all very interesting products. I like looking through things like this because it's like discovering hidden treasure.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-21108400573487536272010-04-05T23:28:30.391-04:002010-04-05T23:28:30.391-04:00There were some really nicely crafted items there....There were some really nicely crafted items there. It would have been fun to look at it all. I really like the carved wood items.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-56157141974697780192010-04-05T19:58:05.229-04:002010-04-05T19:58:05.229-04:00Brian: Thanks Brian, it was a really neat trade fa...Brian: Thanks Brian, it was a really neat trade fair and a wonderful concept to help needy women learn a trade and earn money independently.<br /><br />DJan: Wow, I would really like to visit those coffee shops!<br /><br />Rainfield: Yes, and all the goods are beautiful that they make.<br /><br />SouthernLady: Yes, I could have bought a LOT of things there, but I settled on one green beaded bracelet.<br /><br />Eva: I did spend a lot of time browsing...but I was careful not to buy too much.<br /><br />Joelle: I will have to go on the website. Thanks.<br /><br />TechnoBabe: The bird of peace was really pretty.<br /><br />Ji: Thanks for stopping by! Hope you come again soon and become a Follower!<br /><br />Betsy: I came away with a beautiful beaded green bracelet only...I could have bought more!<br /><br />Ann: Yes, it was a very neat sale..I hope to go back when they have their next sale again.<br /><br />Loree: I had to control myself...I bought only one thing (a beaded green bracelet)...but yes, everything was fantastic!!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-8444930377439765682010-04-05T14:42:04.899-04:002010-04-05T14:42:04.899-04:00That's my type of market. I love all the thing...That's my type of market. I love all the things that were for sale. Would probably spend too much money but I guess it doesn;t matter if it is for a good cause.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28422327088180299942010-04-05T14:11:53.859-04:002010-04-05T14:11:53.859-04:00Looks like a neat sale with some unusual items rat...Looks like a neat sale with some unusual items rather than the same old stuff.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474339462986922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-82703678817268982552010-04-05T14:11:53.861-04:002010-04-05T14:11:53.861-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474339462986922659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-73549916723024863282010-04-05T13:55:05.837-04:002010-04-05T13:55:05.837-04:00Well Joan--you didn't tell us how much you spe...Well Joan--you didn't tell us how much you spent... I'd probably be in the poor-house after going to that sale.... My favorites would be the wood working projects. We still use the wood paddles and spoons that George brought back from his time in China years ago. <br /><br />The scarves are beautiful also... Love all of the pretty colors. That wreath is gorgeous. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-87901897887762460072010-04-05T13:29:07.730-04:002010-04-05T13:29:07.730-04:00how are you?
I hopped here from brian miller's...how are you?<br />I hopped here from brian miller's blog,<br />nice to meet!Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546696605935159862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-28735282228887217252010-04-05T12:37:11.814-04:002010-04-05T12:37:11.814-04:00My favorite is the bird of peace. Great event for ...My favorite is the bird of peace. Great event for a worthy cause.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-38249632579675548072010-04-05T11:25:46.820-04:002010-04-05T11:25:46.820-04:00What a great post! If you're ever in Ann Arbo...What a great post! If you're ever in Ann Arbor, there's a Ten Thousand Villages store that you would love -- a lot of the products from the sale, and even more. Also, have you heard of Dining for Women? If you like the idea of women helping women, you would probably like it. The website is www.diningforwomen.orgJoellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771152348662949209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-58447291886362183542010-04-05T10:01:34.209-04:002010-04-05T10:01:34.209-04:00Wow! What an amazing assortment! I would have sp...Wow! What an amazing assortment! I would have spent hours browsing through all those goodies!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-69910720396902222672010-04-05T09:22:38.286-04:002010-04-05T09:22:38.286-04:00I am sure I would have left that place with my pur...I am sure I would have left that place with my purse a lot lighter. So many beautiful things to choose from. The scarves were just beautiful and I like jewelry, too. What a great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-67079800240111321262010-04-05T09:19:37.885-04:002010-04-05T09:19:37.885-04:00Such a lovely and beautiful sets of artwork. They ...Such a lovely and beautiful sets of artwork. They are certainly made by someone using their "heart".rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-17277800526889717032010-04-05T08:44:13.870-04:002010-04-05T08:44:13.870-04:00You're right: how could anyone NOT love the co...You're right: how could anyone NOT love the concept of women helping women? Your pictures are really great, too. I recognized some of the art from countries I've visited. We also have a full-time Fair Trade clothing shop here in Bellingham, as well as Fair Trade coffee shops.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com