Farmers market hot or not
June 10, 2008
Posted by CindyW in : Green Journal , trackback
On any given Sunday you can find me buckle up the helmets for my kids, load up bags in our trailer and bike to our local farmers’ market. When we are there, I split my attention three ways – looting fresh finds, tracking down my husband (he is super task oriented – bee-lining to stands X, Y, and Z) and making sure that I don’t lose my kids in the crowd. It’s always enjoyable, satisfying and fun-filled, but never relaxing.
This weekend, we changed the gear a bit. I went with a girl friend who was visiting us from San Francisco (SFGF). We meandered along the famers’ market and sampled the insanely good peaches and the season’s first bunch of heirloom tomatoes. We chatted with various farmers about the weather, the water shortage, what produce was coming, and even politics. A few times, I reflexively turned around to look for my kids before realizing that I was sans bambino responsibility.
I digress; that really isn’t the point of my story.
After buying everything on my husband’s list (told ‘ya he was task oriented), then some, my SFGF and I scored ourselves some freshly brewed coffee. We sat at the entrance to the market and did what we both loved to do (back when we had ample amount of time) – people watching.
My SFGF, single and with a keen sense of hottiness, pointed it out that there were quite a few fine looking men going into the market. “Look at that guy,” she discretely pointed out to me as a man in his late twenties/early thirties walked by us. She was right – tall, dark, handsome, donning casual summer garb and carrying his own canvas bags. Can a guy get any sexier than that?
In between ogling gorgeous fruit and minding my children, I usually fail to notice the people who frequent farmers’ market. With my friend’s guidance, I was able to see that there were quite a few hotties at my local farmers’ market. Is it because people go there tend to be healthier? More relaxed in a Sunday outdoor surrounding? More sensual because they appreciate the scent, color and taste of fresh produce?
Neither of us could nail down the reason but we hardly cared. I know, I know, it was incredibly childish and shallow, but we had fun watch and rate hotness as guys streamed by. Lest you accuse me of being crude and reverse-chauvinistic, Crunchy Chicken started it a while ago. Yes of course, it is always her fault.
What would you rate this guy? 6? 7? With and without the BIG oranges.
Okay, he is not from my local farmer’s market, just some
My SFGF informed me a farmer’s market stroll makes for a great first date. Really? I had my doubts. “Dude, the smell, the color, touching of the fruit, scantly dressed people,” looking at the lady plucking away at her harp, she added, “the mood music.” I literally choked on my strawberry.
She almost killed me. For you people who think your farmers’ market has crappy music, don’t be all self-centered. It’s not for you, it’s for people on their first date!
“Don’t you laugh. I had a date at Ferry Plaza.” She seemed like a semi-believer of the idea. Sure enough, I did find this and this.
Farmer’s market = potential meat market? Far better than a bar, in my humble opinion.
To follow Green bean’s thread – the new environmentalism should be all about “fulfillment instead of fear” – you can’t do much better than going to your local farmer’s market. Not only is it good for your health and for the environment, it’s also good for your social life – watching people in my case and dating people in my SFGF’s case.
Whether you are a guy or a girl, there are quite a few hotties to choose from!
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Hmmm, what’s wrong with the farmers market music? I find it harmless. It always seems to draw a lot of kids.
I did read somewhere about farmers market being a good place for a first date, because it is in an open non-threatening space where conversations can happen naturally, around food, people, or music for that matter.
The picture is funny wherever you got it. But how come it’s offensive when guys do the “people” watching and rate “hotness” but it’s more tolerated when women do it?
BTW, I agree that farmers’ markets are in general good places for dates or meeting up with friends.
Rosie: you are totally right about the kids at farmers’ market. Mine are drawn to the musicians no matter what music it is and how good/bad it is. I don’t find the music particularly annoying at my local market. It is usually not that good, but not loud or annoying either.
JAG: good point. I apologize if people watching and rating offend anyone. It was done in private and in jest. Why is more offensive when men watch and comment on the appearance of women? Perhaps historically the superficial exterior of female gender is more often judged by men than the other way around. It is perceived as a male power play? I have no doubt books have been written on this subjest.
I agree with you. Shocker, I know. I remember a while ago someone who lives a very green life told me that everything has been a sacrifice and was truly astounded that I have found the lighter life more meaningful, beautiful and enjoyable. He asked for examples and the first place I pointed to was the farmers’ market. What is more sensual, romantic, delightful, relaxing (sans kids) and fulfilling than a farmers’ market on a warm sunny day.
I do believe we need to focus on fulfillment, on happiness, on the positive aspects of a greener lifestyle. First stop, your local farmer and his or her fantastic, fresh produce.
If the music is too loud then its not mood music. Thankfully a few people complained about the music so for the past few weeks we haven’t had to deal with it.
If only I was a market manager. We’d have either silence of guitar solos.
And I didn’t think about it, because I am a happily married woman…but there are quite a few hotties who frequent the markets I buy from.
Hm, nice theory but it hasn’t worked for one guy that works at my local Farmer’s Market. He has a business card holder set up on his table. In it are his cards. They are not for his business. They are for his girlfriend-search. He lists his attributes (which include being neat as well as kind and considerate) and lists what he’s looking for (I don’t remember). I’ve been going there for several years and the cards are still out. I’m rootin’ for him but the Farmer’s Market seems to only be attracting middle-aged and retired folks, many with dogs. So, I guess location really makes a difference!
Oh dude. The FM in LA is a TOTAL meat market. But I hear that it’s even more of a “morning after” market. You know, people get drunk, they hook up, and then the next day instead of having breakfast in bed, they go to the farmers’ market and eat tamales. Honestly that sounds tres awkward to me, but whatever.