Vegans

What is this all about. Vegans, does it really make sense, the people I know that are 'Veggies' are sick more than I am, why is that.

I agree we as Americans do eat way to much processed meats, but I still don't get the Vegan thing. I know a Vegan, soy this soy that and their house smells all the time from cooked veggies and the noxious gas that emits from veggies, yes and them as well.

As I understand it Vegans are people who eat nothing but foods that are not derived from animal products. If that is the case then why do they wear fur coats, leather jackets or play guitars?

Major League Baseball - Spring Training

I have gone to Spring Training as a fan and yes as a Vendor, I have enjoyed myself both ways.

I like going to Spring Training because that helps me get in safe for the up coming season just as is does the Ball Players, it also helps me feel I am part of it all in some way. The atmosphere is different than a Regular Season game, it almost has the same feeling as a Minor League game, with just a pinch more spice to it.

The Grapefruit League is better to watch and the Cactus League is better to work, watching the Grapefruit League is great because you can go from town to town and explore the state of Florida and enjoy many other things besides base...like there is anything besides baseball. Working is a bit different because you have to drive a bit further to get where you are going, especially if you are trying to work almost everyday.

The Cactus League is great if you want to work everyday and on some days you may get two games in. With most teams in and around Phoenix it's pretty easy to get from one side of town to the other, and yes it depends on which direction you must go for the second game.

Many vendors have asked if the teams pay for your travel or hotel, well I'll tell you very simply...NO.

'Hawker' -or- 'Vendor'

In many circles the word 'Hawker' is offensive, however that is the term most commonly used to describe what we do. A 'Hawker' is someone who 'Hawks' or shouts, brings attention to or just plain sells while walking around. The term is mostly used on the West Coast or even in the Southeast, there are pockets around the country that use this term as well, Boston, Pittsburgh and Kansas City.

The word 'Vendor' is mistaken by most people as to being a street peddler or a vendor at a fair. I prefer to be called a 'Vendor'. I guess it's what you are used to. The term is used mostly in the Mid-West and the East Coast.

In travels I have heard the term 'Seatvendor', 'Walker' -or- even 'Mobile Vendor'.

It is a matter of preference.

Electrical Impulses of the Brain

Wow, it amazes me how many random thoughts one has within a few seconds. My wife is making breakfast, the kids are playing video games, I am blogging (or at least attempting to), the little boy upstairs is running around and the oatmeal was burnt.

During these thoughts I am still thinking about what is coming up, a concert here a soccer game there, maybe a football bowl game or two, when does baseball start?

I also have other random thoughts behind the forethought's, since the brain is surrounded by liquid I guess fore and aft are good nautical terms to use.

Do we think with the right or left side of the brain, do we think before we do or vice versa, again we are off track...or is that the purpose of what I am writing.

I would like for this blog to be a good reference point for Vendors and wanna be Vendors......Vending is not for everyone...and...Vending isn't Pretty.