Reserve Your Spot Ahead of Time

I was able to convince my boss, Anna at the Best Western to have weekends off consistently.  That was the only time   There were many more selling opportunities & Kate & I could really jump into the farmers market world.  

Anna loved our flare for selling grilled cheese & was very supportive.  And, after a whole year of working Saturdays & most Sundays, I was thrilled to not have to be at the hotel those days.  

With that road block removed, I followed up with Brian of Brian's Farmers Markets about setting up at his Saturday morning Golden Hill market.  Alchemy, the grilled cheese vendor was no longer there, so the timing was right for Mad Munch to break onto the scene.

"You guys are in.  It's $35 per week, but everybody starting out has to commit to four weeks," he explained over the phone.  "I'll give you a discount though.  Just send me a check for $120 & you guys are all set for the first four Saturdays."

"Perfect.  I'll send you the check, but, I'm still working on getting all of my supplies together so I won't be able to start until the 27th.  Can I start my four weeks then?"  I asked.  

Kate & I actually had already made plans for the next three weekends a few months back.  We were going on a camping trip to Anza Borrego, April 6th, to Knott's Berry Farm for my birthday April 13th & then to Coachella the following weekend.  

I really did still have to figure out where to buy my supplies & get containers to put them in, but this would buy me more time during the week to figure that out.

"Sure, that's fine.  Once I get the check, your spot is reserved," Brian said.  "I'll pencil in Mad Munch for April 27th- May 18th at Golden Hill.  The market runs from 8am-12:30, so you need to be there by 7am to set up."