So there is a large group of artists who break down really fast and get the heck out of a show. I am part of this group. I usually post my out time after a show to let people know about the logistics. Off the written record the group of fast break down artists compete with each other:). Just another fun thing we do. Honestly it gets stressful and takes strategical planning. It is awesome to get the heck out and get on the road and/or get back to home or hotel for a cocktail.
This past weekend we tried something new. It was HOT. Saturday hit over 100 on the street. Sunday was not as bad but was forecasted to be bad. We planned on a really slow breakdown. I enjoyed the best break down ever. Didn't get overheated, never fought with my partner and hopefully didn't freak my booth neighbors with swear words.
Our booth neighbors had their amazing son at the show. During the show this awesome kid rigged up a "roller coaster" out of dollies and ratchets. Gave him stuff to make signs, 25 cents for 3 rides BUT if you were an artists you got 4 rides. Once the show closed it was free for artists. We had so much fun riding the "roller coaster" and visiting with the other slow poke artists breaking down. Artists camaraderie is the best. I think I have been missing out high tailing it out of shows. I may be a convert of the slow break down. I think we Maybe got out 45 minutes later than if we would have gone fast and furious.
