Another year, another Yankee Peddler Festival

[Towncrier]

Well, we survived the heat, the rain, and the wind. Another Yankee Peddler has come and gone. Sue, her mom Marge, and her brother Phil were among the 30 people honored as having been a part of all 30 years of Yankee Peddler. And I was pleased that I got to see some of my DISfriends every weekend (EpcotKilterFan, Tuffcookie, and mikifan) although I hope to see many more of you next year.

The people at Yankee Peddler are in a way sort of like my DIS family. We only get to see each other once a year, and then for only a short time. We try to get together for meals, but it's hard to fit 30 people into a small town restaurant and manage to carry on a conversation with everyone. As we grow older, we see little ones grow through their teenage years into adulthood. Sometimes they come back to the festival with little ones in tow. We mourn together when we hear of a peddler who has passed away or who is too ill to attend the festival. Life happens.

And so I bid farewell to the 30th Yankee Peddler Festival and look forward to the 31st (only 49 weeks away). Glad that it's over, but sad too.

 

[Serena]

It sounds like a really nice celebration and tradition.

 

[Mickey Nut 50]

John - I'm sorry we missed getting there. Getting my 3 up and moving on a Sunday is difficult to do. It's a good 2 1/2 hours for us. Do you have the dates for next year? I'll put it on the calendar now so we'll be sure to make it. I did receive your letter in time (thanks), just couldn't get them moving.

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

That sounds like a nice time. Iwish I had something to look foward to each yr. I wish it could be DIS CIN but airfare is always to high

 

[Tuffcookie]

John, It really is a nice event. I can hardly believe it's been there for 30 years though! I think it's wonderful that Sarah is following in her mom's footsteps! Alex was thrilled with his gourd penguin! Now, back to working on my memory book for the next NE OH DIS Meet!

TC

 

[Towncrier]

The dates for 2003 Yankee Peddler Festival are September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21. An easy way to remember is the first three weekends after Labor Day.