We are a tough lot -
a trader who survived a major 5 hour heart operation on Thursday managed
to pick up his mobile and ring a colleague at 6:30am Saturday morning to check
how business was going at the market. John’s friends and colleagues will be
pleased to know that he is recovering well.
Adding To The Crowd – check out this photo of one of our traders and particularly the
small figure standing in front of his stall. It is said that you need a crowd
to create a buying mood and this trader has found a unique way to get the crowd
started. Yep, that is not a real person.
An Important
Trader Meeting – this meeting in String Bean Alley had all the hallmarks of an
important event. There were even refreshments provided. And, what could be more
important than the World Cup which prompted the handing out of awards to those traders
clever enough or lucky enough to choose winning teams.
The trio
photo shows organiser Tony Pierrakos, David who drew France as the winning
team, and Linh who had a double-whammy drawing second placed Croatia, and also
the top goal scorer. Yakov who drew the third placegetter was also in
attendance and everybody enjoyed the “free” cakes, although one trader pointed
out the cakes were paid for by the losers so were not technically free. It is
hard to feel charitable when you have lost.
Awards Night - one of our traders questioned whether traders waiting on license renewals were eligible for trader awards in the upcoming awards night. We can confirm that all license holders are eligible including those who are waiting for renewals. Apparently your current license continues to operate until it is renewed or formally terminated.