Well, it was a nice day on Saturday, the 28th of October, so we decided to go to Seguin to see what the craftspeople had to show us on the square.
But, as usual, first we had to have lunch at Kirby's Korner. Not much, but okay. Then, on into the center of Seguin via US 90 business route. We found a good parking place and then, us usual, we had to have our after lunch coffee at Court Street Café. They have pretty good coffee and it is a pleasant old time café---even though it is not old.
Oh, yes, we also had a cinnamon nut muffin, which was shared.
Off to the square with two interests, one was to find Jordan, the jewelry maker and the other was to see if there was anything of interest in all the other booths.
Things change. This two part festival has a second contingent at the heritage park north of the Interstate. We used to make that out must first stop as they offered a turkey dinner lunch for 8 $ which was really great. Then, we could walk the grounds and look at the various displays of old restored buildings and farm features---plus get to talk to some old timers. Well, that changed, now there is an entrance fee of $5 and the turkey dinner is now $10. So, being the frugal ones, we passed that up. Also, there used to be a quilt show as part of the festival and now that is no more because the "ladies are getting too old to do that show". That seems to be a common theme at the volunteer events that we visit, as most of the workers are older people and they won't last forever---plus, there doesn't seem to be any younger apprentices in attendance.
Here is a photo from the street of vendors. Most of the vendors were selling either home crafted stuff or candles and such other merchandise from supplier sources. No artwork to speak of.
But, as usual, first we had to have lunch at Kirby's Korner. Not much, but okay. Then, on into the center of Seguin via US 90 business route. We found a good parking place and then, us usual, we had to have our after lunch coffee at Court Street Café. They have pretty good coffee and it is a pleasant old time café---even though it is not old.
Oh, yes, we also had a cinnamon nut muffin, which was shared.
Off to the square with two interests, one was to find Jordan, the jewelry maker and the other was to see if there was anything of interest in all the other booths.
Things change. This two part festival has a second contingent at the heritage park north of the Interstate. We used to make that out must first stop as they offered a turkey dinner lunch for 8 $ which was really great. Then, we could walk the grounds and look at the various displays of old restored buildings and farm features---plus get to talk to some old timers. Well, that changed, now there is an entrance fee of $5 and the turkey dinner is now $10. So, being the frugal ones, we passed that up. Also, there used to be a quilt show as part of the festival and now that is no more because the "ladies are getting too old to do that show". That seems to be a common theme at the volunteer events that we visit, as most of the workers are older people and they won't last forever---plus, there doesn't seem to be any younger apprentices in attendance.
Here is a photo from the street of vendors. Most of the vendors were selling either home crafted stuff or candles and such other merchandise from supplier sources. No artwork to speak of.
Here's an old gnarled tree on the square. Sure would like to have this wood when the tree gives up.
And then, there was this old Farmall tractor. When I saw the oil dripping out the bottom of what might have been the crankcase, I thought the tractor was in bad mechanical condition. Then, I realized it was a BBQ smoker.
End of story.
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