OPEN DAY WENT WONDERFULLY

For folks wondering how it went yesterday, especially given the prior posts about high wind warnings and so on, here's a quick summary (before Dan has properly woken up...). The warned-of wind blew past over Saturday night, and despite a few showers, the weather held up unexpectedly well for the day (though thanks to Di for that big marquee!). In fact, the fact it was a little cold made the South American hot food, this huge pot of Chai (thanks Tony!), and the fire later on all the more enjoyable. For some of the day there was even blue sky and sun to be had! We estimate that perhaps 150-200 people came though, most staying for several hours. We haven't figured out how much was raised yet, but people donated generously and during the auction, which was qute an event indeed, we sold a giant pumpkin we grew here for $70!

About 30 people signed a petition saying they were renters who would love to move into a place with an edible garden like ours, and we'll get that list up here shortly so people can add to it online. The tours went great with up to 20 people on each one, and the talks by Adam Fenderson (peak oil) and Megan Floris (the living soil), the poetry readings by Tom Joyce, and the screening of Bill Mollison's "Global Gardener" were all to full rooms or backyards.

We got plenty of great photos, and here are a few to start wirth - more to come later! We also meet with our agent to hopefully figure something out today - stay posted for the outcome!