I have done nothing but mock set-ups, packing, re-packing, labeling of bags, etc., etc. to get ready for this show coming up.
Ryle HS in Union, KY is by far the biggest show we do all year – It is the only Tri-State show so far that is inspected by the Health Dept. It is finally paying off to have gone through all the leaps and bounds of the licensing hurdles to have become the First(!!!! Yeh!!!) Licensed Cosmetic Manufacturer in KY. This is so exciting to me – can you tell??? LOL.
We are still trying very hard to get into the KY Proud Market in the Shops at Lexington. It’s been a LONG process. Now, instead of waiting for “them” to come and check out the farm, I will be taking in a selection of products to the store itself. I am also waiting for the final application for the Equestrian Games for the 16 weeks it will run in 2010. The will have a KY Proud Pavilion at the games to showcase KY products . . .
So, you can imagine the state of the farm here . . . the animals are top priority and everything else takes a 2nd or 3rd seat.
My lemon tree is almost done ripening its first lemon. I think it will be perfectly yellow by the time Christmas comes around. I can’t wait. It was a lovely anniversary present from my sweet Pat – 2 years ago. A little reminder of all the citrus we had available to us in Fall/Winter in AZ.
This year of course was the addition of Fern, the Miniature Jersey to our family of animals. (My 12 year old has already claimed Fern as his own – - – I’ll remind him, but since he’ll be milking and teaching her more than I am, I’ll share!!!).
I hope to visit with you all soon . . . December thru February is a little bit more relaxed around here after the shows are done the first week in December.
Blessings – Marilyn