
Saturday, August 2, was the Really Really Free Market, which occurs monthly in Carrboro. Rose and I set up a henna painting booth (blanket on the ground).

Once the first couple of people stepped up, a boy of about 5 who wanted a tiger and his mother who wanted something pretty on her hand, we had a constant line for a solid hour or so. I think we painted 15-20 people total and had a wonderful time doing it.
There were some juggling lessons, and talking to people (well, one person) about Linux.


There was delicious sweet tea, fried potatoes, watermelon, bread and salad. There were piles of clothes and other things. I found some super cute shoes that I am going to wear for as long as I’m here and then Rose will take them to the next Really Really Free Market. I also brought home a small mountain of zines, which I intend to read and pass on.
There were people playing music.


I was even brave enough to borrow a uke from a nice boy wearing bright yellow socks and play a couple of the songs I know. We sang several other songs as well, even ones than non of us knew the chords to play along.

Portland people: We need to have one of these in Portland. If you all wanted to start one up so it’s all ready for me to hang out at when I get back that would be cool. Thanks.
The other really really free thing here is the public transportation. I rode the bus into work with Rose a couple of days ago and it was really neat to see public transit treated as an actual public resource.
Later in the evening Luke and Rose had a going away party to attend, so Martin and I relaxed around the house. I was reading on the couch and Martin was cooking in the kitchen (big surprise, I know) when I heard
“Ouch.”
Turns out he cut off part of the tip of his left ring finger. For those not of weak stomach, this link will take you to a picture of the bit that came off, with a penny for scale. It’s not enough to require any kind of professional attention, but still shook up our evening pretty well.
The soup is quite tasty, though Martin is not wholly satisfied with the spicing.
August 03rd 2008 Posted to
megan