We didn't make it out early Sunday so I had a chance to surf the web. I came across lots and lots of information on the waterless cookware that my friend bought. From all that I was reading it appeared that she was a) overcharged; b) all of the claims about the cookware left something to be desired; and c) lots of people had buyers remorse after buying these pots from independent dealers who seemed to sell mainly at home shows, fairs and trade shows. She decided that she would cancel her order.
We got to the show about 11:30 AM and reported to the volunteer office. When we arrived and were walking down the hall I almost bumped into a person and when I said excuse me and the person turned around it was Paula Deen. Imagine I got to see Paula Deen and I did not have to pay $300-500 for ticket to hear her speak at a luncheon at the show. Two or three y'alls and I am ready to scream.
Upon reporting to the volunteer office we were asked if we wanted to scan tickets for the celebrity luncheon with either Paula Deen, Giada DeLaurentis or Guy Fieri to which we replied no. We were then asked if we wanted to volunteer at the wine pavilion and again we said no since another person there said you got no breaks and just stood for the entire 5 hours. I asked if we could work at the celebrity book counter and off we went.
Each time there was a luncheon or cooking show with a celebrity people flooded the book counter to buy the celebrity's book. Jacques Pepin did not make the show but I was good at selling his book and we sold all of his books that were out for display. There were also aprons and chef coats for sale for adults and children.
Taking frequent small breaks was easy at this location because once the mad rush subsided after the celebrity show things pretty much slowed down.
On one of our breaks my friend was buying some Sacha Inchi oil as I stood next to her. I spotted a plate of cookies and thought to myself that these were not very attractive cookies. I took one, took a bite and thought to myself these are very hard and bland and I spit them out. As I did I looked at the whole display and that is when I saw that they were dog cookies.
I laughed and laughed and laughed and with tears streaming down my face was finally able to tell my friend what happened. She asked the vendor if I should be concerned about the ingredients in the cookie and he said no (thank goodness).
With the short breaks I was unable to get back to the vendors I wanted to get back to but I was able to get my box kit for growing exotic mushrooms. The young man selling these was very polite and professional and I was very impressed with his sales demeanor. We did not get to go to the vendors who were giving away samples, etc. at the end of the show because we had to pack up the books we had not sold (hard work).
At the end of the day I now had a real appreciation for people who have to be on their feet for an entire day doing their job. My feet did not hurt but they were very tired. Next year I plan to work the counter in the morning and enjoy the show in the afternoon so that I don't have to pack leftover books in boxes and move to the storage room.
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