It was a very hot Sunday morning at the 2010 Maine Crafts Guild Show and the air conditioning had somehow been forgotten. It was really warm by the time any of the exhibitors noticed and so we opened the doors for some fresh air.
Roughly ten minutes later it was decided to try the AC again (it was included in our booth fees after all) and so the doors were closed and the AC cranked. It struggled to catch up but the air grew more stagnant and only seemed to get worse! Vendors and customers complained, yet we were asked to keep the doors shut to assist in the effort to cool things down.
While I puttered behind my booth, I heard a voice behind me say, "You know, you really ought to open the doors, it's so hot!" As I turned to explain the situation with my comment, "Doors open, doors closed, it's been ridiculous!" I saw Martha Stewart standing there! "Well, you really should open them," she very perceptively suggested. I had heard a rumor she was at the show, but was still surprised to see her.
As quickly as I started saying that we'd get yelled at if we opened the doors again, I realized how absurd it was and said, "How about we break the rules? Let's open the door!" So, I did! A lovely breeze swept through the door cooling everyone instantly! I may be imagining this, but I believe I heard a collective sigh. After wedging the rocks under the door, I returned to my display and Martha asked if I had a business card. After handing one to her, she took out her little digital camera and caught a shot of my display. (See image - #17 - on her blog, here.) I thanked her and she moved on.
While I am normally pretty brave about breaking the rules, Martha’s nudge definitely gave me extra inspiration that day…
Roughly ten minutes later it was decided to try the AC again (it was included in our booth fees after all) and so the doors were closed and the AC cranked. It struggled to catch up but the air grew more stagnant and only seemed to get worse! Vendors and customers complained, yet we were asked to keep the doors shut to assist in the effort to cool things down.
While I puttered behind my booth, I heard a voice behind me say, "You know, you really ought to open the doors, it's so hot!" As I turned to explain the situation with my comment, "Doors open, doors closed, it's been ridiculous!" I saw Martha Stewart standing there! "Well, you really should open them," she very perceptively suggested. I had heard a rumor she was at the show, but was still surprised to see her.
As quickly as I started saying that we'd get yelled at if we opened the doors again, I realized how absurd it was and said, "How about we break the rules? Let's open the door!" So, I did! A lovely breeze swept through the door cooling everyone instantly! I may be imagining this, but I believe I heard a collective sigh. After wedging the rocks under the door, I returned to my display and Martha asked if I had a business card. After handing one to her, she took out her little digital camera and caught a shot of my display. (See image - #17 - on her blog, here.) I thanked her and she moved on.
While I am normally pretty brave about breaking the rules, Martha’s nudge definitely gave me extra inspiration that day…
