186 Woman at a Man's Show

Manning (being the booth person)at Civil War Relic Shows

I am trying not to be sexist, but Civil War relic shows are mostly the province of males. Sure there are women there--usually staying at the booth while the guys walk the aisles and wheel and deal.

So there are good things about being at the show and some not-so-great things:



Good Things

A good thing!?

• I get to wear this really neat T-shirt and hat!
• There is never a line in the ladies' room--unlike library conventions!
• The shows are away from home so I get to eat out every meal!
• You get to know the dealers after a few shows. Most are nice & friendly.
• I usually start and finish an entire book.
• I have material for this blog!

• I make and sell stick pins and bookmarks as a fundraiser for the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in Winchester.

• Tootsie is also at the show, usually hiding under the table.

Bad Things

Ouch!

• If Trish is there, Harry can roam so I sit, and sit, and sit.

• The show runs Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday.

• One-half day left, and I didn't bring a second book!

• Endless shopping opportunities and nothing I want to buy!

• I sold more stick pins and bookmarks than Harry sold relics at the Charleston, SC show. He did buy much inventory, which is why he goes so I guess that is a good thing?

So Harry always tells me how great it is to have Tootsie and me at the show! It is mostly fun except for my aching back!

Trish