![]() Every bit of kindness helps,” he added while gathering his weekly order and restoring my faith in humanity.īecause of the experience and professionalism of all our vendors selling strawberries at the market, no one had to stand in line for long, efficiency being the key. Watching as patrons balanced an entire flat of strawberries for a quick stroll back to their vehicle, I posed the question to my regulars when they returned as to what they planned to do with all those fresh strawberries.īut the guy who won my heart ten times over was the one who said he was going to make strawberry shortcake for the entire neighborhood. I’d be lying if I said the thought didn’t pass my mind, “I’ve already got mine.” ![]() Comedic laughter passed among the vendors as we all watched the stampede and ultimate backup (also ten stands deep) as everyone patiently waited in line for their chance at the first sweet colorful tastes of a changing season. There are ten vendors between the entrance to the market and the first strawberry stand. I’ll get some next week.” Week #2 of strawberry season precipitated the lament, “Oh, I should have gone to the strawberry stand first,” as customers who stuck to their normal routines visited their usual vendors in succession before attempting to purchase strawberries.īy week #3 no one was taking any chances. That first week customers thought to themselves, “Oh, berries are in season. The first week when the southernmost growers arrived they’re sold out within the first 90 minutes of the opening. Patrons span out through all the vendors throughout the market.īut last week there was no denying that practically every single person standing in line to enter the market was also going straight for the strawberries. At 9 AM when market opens everyone has their casual routine, acknowledging their regulars with either stop to shop or greeting as they pass by. I love how during inclement weather patrons leave a line of market bags, baskets, totes, and even flip flops to mark their place in line. The first customers in line at the market are usually the same cast of characters. What? You think we shop at grocery stores? Yes, I’ve been spotted at Balducci’s on several occasions, but they have capers and my favorite mortadella from my deli days I can’t find anywhere else. We mimic a strange game of Tetris with vendors arriving, unloading, and setting up tents, tables, signage, transaction equipment, and most importantly, our own grocery shopping. ![]() Each and every vendor has a Sunday morning routine. It took a global pandemic to keep early birds from interrupting our set up time. I’ll be honest-it’s been nice being able to get set up for market as customers queue up.
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