As are the inherent anxieties of putting on any public event - we needed jumblers, and we needed jumblees.
Most Jumblers had put down a deposit but many were coming from out of town so we were reliant on their word and their cars and the weather etc etc.
But our brief thaw lasted and came they all did, as did the public, in droves early on.
There was an eclectic mix of jumble - from old shop stock to used wetsuits to (possibly used) pants. There were fins, there was art, there was jewellery, there were cakes. Great, delicious cakes (carrot and courgette cake - I was cynical - it was amazing.)
The vibe was a constant satisfaction. Old friends met, new friends talked about new projects, people met people.
The Board Swap was more a board sale (and often board dominoes - 3 times they all rolled left and crashed onto the stage floor.) We're unsure if any actually got swapped but we've learnt some lessons from that, for the next one.
And there will be a next one, certainly.
A massive thankyou to everyone who participated and helped out. Off the back of it, what with sales of tea and coffee, and with the very kind donation made by our friend Martin Dorey from sales on the day of his 'Campervan Cookbook', we've managed to make £119.79 for the Bude Childrens Toy Library. All good.
C
(Most of the photos below are courtesy of Lee Robertson. The bad ones are mine.)
The Hustle and Bustle of a happy Jumble (above)
Gavin Joules of 'Finshack'
Our very own Tom 'Barnyard' Barnett
Nuff said.
The Board Swap. Popular. Not very swappy.
Martin Dorey the Campervan Man. And soon to be on your telly.
Rob Royal of Royal Surfboards
Chloe and Lemony. Purveyors of very inventive baked delights.
