A Day In The Life - 03/26/2011: Mill Avenue Street Fair

 Today was such a busy day. It began with a trip to the church building to help clean.
Then it was off to the Mill Ave Street Fair. We got there early to be sure that we could find parking. The first place we parked was on the street and had meters and they charge for Saturdays! So I was off to find another spot. The next place, a parking lot, they wanted $10 for a spot. NO WAY! So I was off to the parking behind Monti's. Still $10. Then it was over to a spot on Rio Salado. It was closed. Finally I drove over to Ash and found one that was free. Actually, it wasn't free but I managed to get there before the money changers did. When we left they were also taking ten-spots for a place to rest your wheels. Note - get there early before the parking thieves!
Then we walked along some of the regular stores while we waited for things to open. This picture of a person who was buried in books reminded me of Gaye.

 Esteban, the guitarist, and his daughter were there playing and selling their music. She is quite an accomplished fiddle player. and he plays Salsa-style music. Gaye bought a CD of their music.

The primary reason that we were at the fair was that we had an appointment with Judy Lazar, a custom jeweler, to design a replacement wedding ring for Gaye since hers had broken a few weeks back. She did that and then it was off site seeing and shopping.
We got a several gifts for people. I bought a hammock chair for the yard. Gaye got kettle corn and I got chocolate covered strawberries on a stick.
Then it was off to the bike shop. Gaye finally found a bike that had a small frame and that she felt comfortable riding. So we bought it. And now the two of us can go riding together . . . and draging the dog along. I think we will do the dog-drag this evening! What a fun and expensive day!