Yep, you heard me right. This is bad.
Due to a major technical/bureaucratic glitch, I did not receive my NYS Sale Tax Certificate of Authority in time to participate in this year’s festival (despite being told on 10/3 that I would have it in time). Since everything I sell in Duchess County NY is subject to NY sales tax, I am sorry to report that I am unable to participate in this year’s festival as a vendor.
I learned this yesterday morning. You should have seen the smoke coming out of my ears.
So I have a hotel room, a rental van, a booth space - but nothing to sell this weekend.
Mike and I have decided to make the best of a crummy situation. We will be at our "non-booth" space in building A, space 29-30 from 11 - 1 tomorrow (Saturday, October 15) to say hello and to celebrate the end of our Fall Smash Your Stash Knit Along, which ends tomorrow at the stroke of midnight EST.
Please stop by for goodies and do bring your finished projects. We'd love to take photos.
I am truly looking forward to seeing you and your lovely Foxfire Fiber yarn projects - whether in person or on Ravelry.
Oh Barb,
How very frustrating for you and Mike :(
Could you at least show off your beautiful yarns and take orders for them? I'm glad you two are going anyway, so you can see some beautiful projects in person! Also, your puppies are soooooooo cute. Good luck.
Posted by: Debcee | October 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM
I'm glad you decided to go anyway - have a great time!
Posted by: Virginia | October 14, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I was thinking along the same lines as Debcee. Perhaps you will sell even more by taking orders since people won't have to carry around their purchases. I hope it works out somehow or other to be a big success. (My beloved NYS should pull itself together. This is a major foul-up and doesn't make the state gov't look good at all.)
Posted by: Madeline | October 14, 2011 at 07:31 PM
So unfair! Sending you much love and hugs.
Posted by: Manise | October 14, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Oh Barb....so very sorry. My sister and I were planning to meet in Rhinebeck and looking forward to purchasing some of your yarn. Our trip had to be cancelled. I'm heading over to your website to treat myself to something now.
Posted by: Jane | October 15, 2011 at 09:31 AM
I was so upset on your behalf when I saw you and heard what had happened.
Posted by: Beverly | October 18, 2011 at 04:45 PM