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Sat.Smiles: Half Full Santa Barbara Market, And Music Played On! !

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We were happy and grateful to see that many of the farmers braved the smoke and ashes to show up with their organic goodies.

 

Carrots and other vegetables were plentiful, and some of the stands were half of their usual size. 

This couple pictured above was playing classical music.  We stopped to listen. Whatever, they were playing it was half sad and half happy... It reflected the mood of the day!  The music played on!

As we were leaving, we looked up and saw the first blue skies of the week appear breaking through the smoky skies.  We are grateful that it is almost over for our area.  Ashes are still raining on us, and we are happy that the sun is looking like its old self.  

 

It's a new day.  We all begin again...

 

Ron and I send love and appreciation for all of you on Active Rain, who sent their best wishes with prayers and good thoughts.  Thank you!

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Comments(32)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Patricia Feager the owner of the local pizza place keeps delivering to the local station, as they are on call.  So many are stepping around here, it is inspirational and wonderful.  Happy Sunday.  A

Dec 09, 2017 04:28 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra- I keep turning on the news and this morning heard that a woman was killed trying to leave the fires.  My prayers are for all of you out west and you two lease be careful. 

Dec 09, 2017 04:50 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy Streib it looks like we are out potential evacuation mode.  It was good to see the sun and the ocean for a brief moment of time, and we are hoping for more time without smoke clouds tomorrow.  A

Dec 09, 2017 04:53 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Alexandra and Ron -- like the USPS, the vendors at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, are a loyal group....

Dec 09, 2017 05:26 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

It is so devastating to see the damage from the fires in your area Alexandra.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dec 09, 2017 07:00 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I wish I could hit the farmers market again for some good produce

Dec 09, 2017 07:07 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am glad to hear the worst is over for you. The ashes falling from the sky and the smoke make it hard for some to breathe. Prayers are still coming your way. 

Dec 09, 2017 08:19 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I always feel there should be a drum roll before I go to your Saturday market report from Santa Barbara Alexandra....

Dec 09, 2017 10:08 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I love it dedicated and consistent the vendors as well as the locals, nice that you guys ventured out and supported the cause, how many lbs of carrots are now in your fridge??Endre

Dec 09, 2017 11:20 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning A.

Love, just love carrots.  My wife is fixing a roast today,  I know she'll have potatoes and carrots with that rich brown gravy...  

Dec 10, 2017 01:12 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am glad to read that things are getting back to normal. Thank you for sharing.

Dec 10, 2017 03:10 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Endre Barath, Jr. no carrots, we both dislike them, as does Quincy cat.  It is after 3AM and the hills above us are in flame.  A

Dec 10, 2017 03:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,

It's amazing the spirit of the Santa Barbara Farmers market! The music plays on but this fire is dangerous and I know now on Sunday you are going to evacuate. Please be safe and keep us posted.

Dec 10, 2017 04:45 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I always look forward to your Farmer's Market posts but today this one is bittersweet.

Dec 10, 2017 05:21 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am worry for both of you with all these fires,  please keep us inform of how you are doing.

 

Dec 10, 2017 10:14 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Glad I came back and found this post. It certainly reflects a bittersweet mood in your area. We so appreciate your positive attitude through all of this...

Dec 10, 2017 01:33 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD we always have a choice how we want to look at the situation.  It  feels better to be upbeat.  We are ready to go if we have to.  It does not look like it however, so far!  It is clear skies over the ocean and salt water marshes.  A

Dec 10, 2017 02:00 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Will Hamm Thank you for your concern...we are staying positive, and ready if we have to go.  So far so good.  Fortunately, we can operate with a computer and Internet.  A

Dec 10, 2017 02:01 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

It all looks so horrid from the news here Ron and Alexandra Seigel  Please stay safe

Dec 10, 2017 03:29 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hannah Williams the media loves the drama, and they keep showing the same clip over and over again.  We are monitoring the local non-biased and non drama seeking feed.  A

Dec 10, 2017 03:55 PM