Saturday I held the office open from 11:00 to 2:30 while Winterfest went on around the Village. There was no snow; call for a "winter" festival and that guarantees no snow, of course. But the weather was crisp and clear, a few flakes fell, and the people were happy to be there! And because it was so cold and will continue, the ice sculptures may last a while. A fun event.
We are still feeling our way along as a new company in Skaneateles in reference to events. Last summer at the sidewalk sale (aka Curbstone Festival), Trine Etoll, Jeannine Larose and I spent hours there enjoying the crowds and talking real estate. The balloons were a big hit, so Mary Mac put some outside the door to attract attention. As she left she texted that they were skidding away down Genesee Street. I secured them and gave a couple away.
We wanted people to come inside, so we offered free hot chocolate and a chance to win a basket from Vermont Coffee just a few doors east of us. Even people who didn't get the hot chocolate came in to simply admire our view. I gave away key chains and my pens...
On Friday when we planned this I texted a few people who I knew might be around town to make sure they stopped in. They came, if they could, and loved it! The Village got quiet around the time of the Polar Bear Plunge and I had a five minute break - honest, the office was always busy from the moment we opened! Chris and Alicia returned after to share their videos of the plunge, so I got to see it. Oh my - not for me! Loved the guy who just walked into that frigid water in his regular clothes, doffed his hat and dunked himself, then calmly walked out.
So fun was had by all, I believe! Next time I will blog ahead when we do something so you know to come, too!
If you want to see photos commemorating Winterfest, please go to Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary!
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