Market Day!

 Saturday is market day in Perth, as well as many other towns. In Muskoka's cottage country each little town had its own day. Usually, Joe Brian goes on his own. He is still recovering and so I drove him in. I threw on a dress, simple decision about what to wear. We went in around 8:30. 

We began inside the Crystal Palace. This is an older shot. That's the famous fake cheese in the shed. 

The Crystal Palace holds a lot of events. They have a new roof, as we are all aging.

In we went to find Jiny's Kimchee in order to get some dinner. Her Korean food is terrific! 

JB tells me there are lots of dogs at the market. They walk them, and then walk to the market. He was rewarding the barking by giving the dog treats. 

I had to leave as the barking triggers me. JB suggested I get out. And I did.

saturday market from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Outside I went, and took a photo of the new fountain. 

I love these hand washing stations.

Jo and Aster are too old for Gramma Camp. I don't know where the years went! I am happy they are growing up healthy and happy. That is the plan. I miss crafts, Lego, cooking, writing stories, and printing books. This popped up on Facebook, July 6, 2016. I made this dress for her. 

Caitlin took them to the beach, followed by ice cream!

Jo and Aster went to Bluesfest to see a group called 'Mother Mother!' Now, they aren't a blues band, but Bluesfest has changed over the years. Just sayin'! 

Perth Market: Nov. 18

 We thought we'd go to the last market of the season. A special one, amongst the decorated trees in the Crystal Palace. Since the regular market usually begins at 8 a.m., off we went for 8:30. 

The parking lot was only half full. The library building, and the big Muskoka chair easily seen.

The pigeons were flying in flocks.

Vendors outside were clearly still setting up. We were befuddled. We thought the regulars might be inside, but it was the same deal. We put on our masks and went indoors. 

The trees are all decorated. They are lit from 4 - until dawn. I was hoping to get some photos. I snapped this one (left). 

Then, a large man, a vendor carrying boxes, said to us, "We don't open until 10. You're only getting in the way." How nasty. Where is his holiday spirit? Grumpy wump. 

We went back home. Joseph Brian went back in for 10 a.m. I didn't need the anxiety, I stayed home. 

Good thing, as my social anxiety would've been through the roof. Way too many people for me to face. 

There are many events where they welcome special needs guests, like kids with autism who cannot stand the hustle and bustle, to visit at a quiet time. That would be ideal for me. The noise, the people bumping into one, and crowding, just set me off.