Yesterday was the first Craft Market day for this season and we hit a high of 32C/90F. It was awful. I hate the heat and was feeling quite ill by the time we were able to go home. I felt so sick I didn't even want an ice cream cone. In spite of the unseasonably warm weather, it was a rather slow day, customer wise. I didn't see any advance advertising although there was a sandwich board set up, just for that day, at a main intersection in town. The cost for space rental for the season has gone up from $100.00 to $120.00. Maybe the insurance has gone up. I had a Spring Sale, 20% off everything except the knitting supplies and I still only made one sale. The locals aren't much for craft items. The mentality is, "I can get it cheaper at Walmart." I'll just stick it out until the tourists arrive.

My Craft Market Stall


Port Alberni Craft Market


Port Alberni Craft Market


My apologies to the other half of the vendors who's photos I wasn't able to take due to the lighting.

I got a new toy. It's a Virobi Sweeper. It will sweep up dust and pet hair from smooth floors (hardwood, lino, etc) in only 120 minutes. I can't wait to see how Angel reacts to this big, red, mouse.



Like the iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner it changes direction when it hits a wall, chair leg, couch, etc. Theoretically, it should have covered my entire floor in 2 hours. It was entertaining for a few minutes. Kinda like watching a slow game of pin ball.

Angel meets Virobi

Angel followed it around for a bit then she just kept a wary eye on it.