Before heading out for summer fun there is one last Sisters on the Fly event. Not a great distance to travel as it is probably less than 2 miles as the crow fly but a highlight of the year for me. It was one of the first events several years ago that I attended with this crazy group of sisters and I so love to visit with the growing number of women who combine there love of nature, camping (glamping- glamor camping) and crazy fun.
As important as the shopping is at this event....it is planned every year to match with the FARM CHICKS Sale at the Fairgrounds, there are clearly many draws that make this gathering a Not To Be Missed Event.
It takes a while for me to feel like I fit in. I can tell you that I do finally feel like I fit in. It is not so important that everyone is my new best friend but that develop friendships that grow with the abiding love and concern for each other that I see happening at each gathering. It is also fun to see new women reaching out to join in the fun and be part of the welcoming for them.
The setting is fabulous! Along the Spokane River just a 2 mile drive from Downtown Spokane, WA.
This group of women takes there shopping seriously.
Some are looking for a vintage item some are looking for a specialty shabby chic item others a fabulous new ideas for craft item to be completed at a later date. Others are hard core shoppers who turn their finds into new creations to be resold at future events or shops.
I fit into none of those categories.
I have maintained for most of my life that I HATE shopping.......
But here shopping is a whole new experience!
Do I love it because it is vintage? YES
Do I love it because I am vintage? YES
Do I love it because the presentation is fabulous? YES
I now believe I have been shopping in the wrong places all of my life.........I was born to shop.............................................................HERE!
One of the highlights at Sisters On the Fly gatherings are the trailers and of course the glamping.
She really knows how to set up a great place to hang out..... How about that view!!
It was hot Hot HOT.....So a gal pal and I made an awning for the RT
Spook hanging out in the new cat condo on wheels - checking out the view!
But as important as the shopping and the trailers are.....One cannot forget the food.
Wherever Sisters on the fly gather food does too. After serious shopping at garage sales and Farm Chicks, there were gatherings dedicated to good food. We could have fed the whole HEN HOUSE!!
Julie used one of her trailer collections to decorate for dinner riverside.
A feast fit for the shopping exhausted.
Farm Chicks 2015
Some dressed for dinner
But the real dressing up happened on Friday night night....after the light began to fade away.
And the chicks came out to play......
There was a time I could have almost outfit a store such as that just from my house. One of the things I don't like about my working hours, working nights, is that it is difficult or impossible to connect with groups of campers/women/etc. on the weekends and make friends. So, I'm jealous. I'll continue to live vicariously though you.
ReplyDeleteI shall have a good time for both of us. :)
DeleteI shall have a good time for both of us. :)
DeleteI'd love to meet up with "Sister's on the Fly" someday - it looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLike most of us who travel, it is important to find your people, or bond with your own tribe.
DeleteLike most of us who travel, it is important to find your people, or bond with your own tribe.
DeleteOh my...what a wonderful time you girls had....makes me want a trailer instead of a class C
ReplyDeleteI certainly loved my vintage trailer. But now travel and use a class B Roadtrek. Everyone is welcome no matter what you use....even tent.
ReplyDeleteI certainly loved my vintage trailer. But now travel and use a class B Roadtrek. Everyone is welcome no matter what you use....even tent.
ReplyDeleteOh I just LOVE this. I love those vintage trailers and the "stuff" and the clothing. I am SO vintage and so dress up. Thanks for taking me here until I can manage one on my own. Would LOVE to meet you there "some day".
ReplyDelete