Today was the opening of local farmer's market. Which over the years has become very popular and over crowded, which raises the price of everything (it is a supply and demand thing I think). It is still fun and interesting to just go and society watch, and of course talk to the venders.
So these are my observations...
- Farmer's markets are a very "hipster" thing to do, but I think hipsters are just this generation's yuppies. Same thing just relabeled...I find both yuppies and hipsters a source of entertainment.
- The majority of the people at the market have no etiquette and will "nudge" you out of the way, or walk absentmindedly and aimlessly with no regard to anyone else.
- The venders for the most part are very cordial and a great source of information (that is why I like going).
- The local market allows dogs (even has special dog days), this is another whole form of entertainment, watching people and their dogs and how they interact.
- The people that go to farmer's markets do NOT know how to drive (or park). The people that "try" to help in directing traffic and parking are not much help either.
- They do not let you smoke cigars there.
Ways to make it better...
- Broadleaf tobacco is still one of CT's largest cash crops, if the market was truly in support of local grown and produced products, cigars would be accepted there...just saying.
- Having a small CSA right on site would increase the appeal of market.
- They need to strive for a more greener market.
- Organize your traffic flow and parking better.
Closing....
- I think I saw my next wife there today, now I just have to run into her again, introduce myself, get her to fall in love me, and the rest is history.
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