It was pretty neat. We volunteered at one of the booths for a few hours,
then walked around.

I got a kick out of the lady with the shoes made from recycled materials -
she had the little skeleton in a green dress, and was talking through it to
the passers-by via a microphone. One little kid, four years old or so, kept
coming back and trying to talk to the skeleton.

Her shoes seemed neat, too, been needing another pair, but not too keen on
high-top lace-ups, went velcro for most occasions about ten years ago. She
was out of my size, would have to mail them, but said as long as they didn't
smell she'd take 'em back should I not like 'em. Nice customer return
policy!

There was way to much to take in all at once. The new hybrid bus had nice
seats, hope the city springs for 'em, even though they're not quite twice
the price of normal busses fuel savings should even things out. The
electric car people were very nice, that red convertible was a Kharman Ghia
kit underneath, got about 45 miles before needing a charge, better mileage
available, better batteries, higher price. The Accord hybrid at the next
booth over had a sticker of 21K.

Was nice to see Wheatsville Co-Op represented, but noticed no Sun Harvest or
Whole Foods. Central Market supplied the large paper bags at the entrance,
that everyone used to hold their flyers & giveaways.

May have to jot down a more comprehensive review, if'n anyone's interested.



"animaux" wrote in message
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The entire Convention Center, downtown, was filled with myriad people,
most of
which were from the same mind-set. It was a truly exhilarating
experience.
There was everything from drumming, to Jim Hightower! We got tons and
tons of
information on the world of environmentally sound investing, building,
solar,
wind, of course organic gardening and even paint which is safe to use with
a
house that contains our macaw!

Anyone who didn't go today, please consider going tomorrow. If you ride
your
bicycle there you get in for half price. It was otherwise, ten dollars a
head.
Well worth it. I understand the Convention Center has signed on for a
four year
contract to carry this fair.

Many vendors, and interesting people and products. It's not the "Hot Tub"
show,
as most of the Home and Garden Shows have turned into. I mean, HOME and
GARDEN.
Does that mean, AS MANY HOT TUB VENDORS as we can find?

So, finally, many people of like mind all assembled together under the
same
roof. It gave me great hope.

victoria