There is a short list of some of the greatness of the OC Marketplace.
Or as we call it around here “The Swapper.”
1. More people drink beer at 9am than you think.
2. While you are setting up don’t tell the umbrella sales men next to your space that you sell umbrellas too, but for $5 cheaper. (They won’t talk to you for the rest of the day.)
3. Old men in designer jeans look stupid.
4. The Chocolate dipped ice cream is delish.
5. If you put trick-or-treating candy out parents will grab and go without making eye contact.
6. Very few parents enforce manners.
7. If you were looking for a place to wear your umbrella hat, you’ve found it…
8. Jack in the Crack at 5am is heaven in a bun.
9. If you look at any clothes long enough you consider buying.
10. You might meet a delightful pirate named Captain Edward James Teague. He is awesome! Check out his info here.
11. I love my husband.
12. Eli’s Lids ROCKS…
…and I’m thinking of some new styles inspired of The Swapper.
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Shannon says
Oooh Eli's lids are very cute. Great list. I LOVE LOVE LOVE chocolate dipped ice cream cones and they are so hard to find here.
Suz Broughton says
LOL! #9 is so true! I already knew #11 and #12
The Glamorous Life Association says
Best post ever. Hilarious. And I feel like I was there with you!
And yes…the new camera rocks. I kinda heart you in that last photo. Just sayin you can pull that look off missy!
Kristin says
i have never been! i was thinking about selling cupcakes there. but i need to check it out first. they have lots of rules for food sellers… boo. i heard black market bakery is there too. do you get a lot of traffic?
Mama McCoy says
Love the new camera! You can really notice a difference in the photos! Fun day…oh the characters you see there.
Aracely--Daytrippingmom says
Love this post! Ha ha.. I haven't been at the Swapper in a long time. I'm going to have to visit soon. I love that place and the fruit there is the best!
I couldn't stop laughing because I remember last time I was there at 10am I watched a guy with gulp down a beer. Who drinks that early?
Can't wait to chat on Wed morning and confirm our playdate at Pretend city!