tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post2527478731677899066..comments2024-01-22T05:19:08.145-05:00Comments on Diane Hoeptner: It's all fun and games untilDiane Hoeptnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-77983646553633482832010-08-17T17:02:18.244-04:002010-08-17T17:02:18.244-04:00That's awful, I'm sorry to hear you lost s...That's awful, I'm sorry to hear you lost some paintings to the weather:(Steve sculpts crittershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391565072197071806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-32253943610758593992010-08-08T17:12:31.040-04:002010-08-08T17:12:31.040-04:00Hi Diane - I realize this is in response to someth...Hi Diane - I realize this is in response to something that happened 2 weeks ago, but I just read your post. First, of course, I'm so sorry for this bad experience, but am glad you two were not bodily harmed. Second, I wanted to add that my husband had a similar story involving a sudden storm at a festival where he was displaying his pottery. He sustained significant damage to the pottery and his stands, but had a writer on his homeowners policy that covered it. He also carries liability insurance. You might look into the homeowner's angle. And... your paintings are wonderful.Terri Buchholzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662251147491481925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-32896441533346535842010-08-06T08:07:57.152-04:002010-08-06T08:07:57.152-04:00What wonderful advice from Jan about the back yard...What wonderful advice from Jan about the back yard drill!<br /><br />You really sound amazingly OK considering your loss. But as the others above have said, <i>Something Good WILL Come From This!</i> In the case, only God knows what that could be!<br />Beckiebeckielboohttp://beckieleone.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-36609239772594294792010-08-01T17:57:01.726-04:002010-08-01T17:57:01.726-04:00I really like the white cat Charlie painting. Nice...I really like the white cat Charlie painting. Nice work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-80761480638385297052010-08-01T17:26:55.792-04:002010-08-01T17:26:55.792-04:00My condolences, Diane! (I'm so glad that you s...My condolences, Diane! (I'm so glad that you survived to tell the tale but what an awful tale it is.) I wish you a whole load of healing play time!!!Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-5775221817628850752010-08-01T15:54:49.678-04:002010-08-01T15:54:49.678-04:00Oh Diane, what a shame and you work so hard. All t...Oh Diane, what a shame and you work so hard. All those lovely pieces. Hope you didnt lose too much and I'm sure by now it is feeling a bit less of a trauma. Have a nice few family days and you'll feel refreshed enough to get back to it I'm sure.Sheila Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202418013915704272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-90617160312856815292010-07-31T09:51:11.268-04:002010-07-31T09:51:11.268-04:00OMG. So, now you've ha almost a week to rest....OMG. So, now you've ha almost a week to rest. Hope you can move on!Pam Holnbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569629104736368674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-4220735581573439582010-07-30T16:47:49.260-04:002010-07-30T16:47:49.260-04:00Diane, Sounds like quite an experience. So sorry ...Diane, Sounds like quite an experience. So sorry to hear about your damage, but, thankfully no one wad injured! I know how you feel though, I once did a trunk show with a trusted client and she closed up shop and took my $6000. worth of inventory and fled town. I survived, and so will you.<br /><br />Best,<br />CarolCarol Schiff Daily Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992811279109092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-49922106528368281222010-07-30T13:15:34.040-04:002010-07-30T13:15:34.040-04:00So so sorry.... Very crushing I'm sure, but yo...So so sorry.... Very crushing I'm sure, but you will make more beautiful art. Just so sad that you had to go through this nightmare.Marilyn M. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149463345362506101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-364393923299108582010-07-30T11:33:16.885-04:002010-07-30T11:33:16.885-04:00How terrible! I hope you have recovered from this ...How terrible! I hope you have recovered from this traumatic experience! Your work is lovely and I look forward to seeing more.Jacki Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622671701275410629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-32471459960228767662010-07-30T02:40:54.052-04:002010-07-30T02:40:54.052-04:00Oh how awful!!! I am glad that you and your husba...Oh how awful!!! I am glad that you and your husband weren't injured in the event. I hope that you were able to recover most of your artwork. Sometimes those storms happen in a flash!! Rest and relax and you'll feel refreshed and able to get right back to painting!LindaHunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17581733512337631356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-52572873393717052712010-07-29T15:33:46.793-04:002010-07-29T15:33:46.793-04:00Diane, I think you should get back on that horse &...Diane, I think you should get back on that horse & RIDE! Add some more gear to your setup. Side curtains, these can be put up to block sun & rain. I know wind was an issue, but one of your neighbors in those pictures had them up and was still standing. Also, more plastic! Good clear dropcloths and more plastic boxes, too. Consider doing a take down/wrap up drill in your own backyard.<br /><br />I am very glad you reported this in so much detail. This is very helpful to all of us 'wannabees' that hope to show our work at fairs.<br /><br />Keep Calm and Carry On.Jan Crumpleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321037560123784842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-30847133132927116962010-07-28T09:11:12.109-04:002010-07-28T09:11:12.109-04:00Oh, Di.... I just read this. I am so sorry. All ...Oh, Di.... I just read this. I am so sorry. All your hard work....<br /><br />A Japanese poet once said to take that pain and "use it as fuel for the journey." I'm keeping that in mind for the journey I'm on right now.Pat Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200582676856512177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-56458777223748639672010-07-28T03:54:50.581-04:002010-07-28T03:54:50.581-04:00Diane--SO sorry this happened! Good idea to take ...Diane--SO sorry this happened! Good idea to take a break and let those creative batteries re-charge.Don Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497657029761169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-51745558109439376992010-07-27T20:32:15.754-04:002010-07-27T20:32:15.754-04:00I too am sorry- I feel your pain.
Rain and PAIN.
B...I too am sorry- I feel your pain.<br />Rain and PAIN.<br />BUT CARRY ON !<br />Your paintings are wonderful- I want some note cards when you re-print!Sally Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003021014907174912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-14418916606423238332010-07-26T20:27:48.159-04:002010-07-26T20:27:48.159-04:00Oh Diane, how disheartening for you! I'm so s...Oh Diane, how disheartening for you! I'm so sorry you lost so many works of art, breaks my heart. With a tiny vacation you'll be better than new in no time, though. I have faith in you. Sending you warm hugs and best wishes for your next outdoor show.<br /><br />xox,<br />LorenFruitsOFtheBLooM.etsy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10937798838675842677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-89176444330812452172010-07-26T19:54:24.957-04:002010-07-26T19:54:24.957-04:00Oh NOOOO! My heart goes out to you. It's among...Oh NOOOO! My heart goes out to you. It's among the worst nightmares of the outdoor exhibitor. I hope you're able to salvage most of your beautiful paintings.r garriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601540194915313393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-30510537893372967432010-07-26T18:39:04.220-04:002010-07-26T18:39:04.220-04:00Diane, I'm so sorry this outdoor festival turn...Diane, I'm so sorry this outdoor festival turned into such a mess for you . . . and everyone that day. Esp the guy whose car was under that tree. I look forward to more beautiful paintings after you take a week off. <br />JoanJoan Breckwoldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026580851365108519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-16945350689350039142010-07-26T14:45:57.966-04:002010-07-26T14:45:57.966-04:00Bless your heart, Diane! Outdoor art shows are so...Bless your heart, Diane! Outdoor art shows are so much fun, so great for your exposure, wonderful opportunities to meet new people and grow your business. Always fun to get to know other vendors, too. But, always a risk for rain, wind, heat...whatever the weather could make or break a show. Count your blessings and grow with this. Your work is beautiful and your booth looks very welcoming. Better luck next time.Nikki Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832778418032918604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-19591504168586612962010-07-26T09:17:26.521-04:002010-07-26T09:17:26.521-04:00What a terrible loss! Hopefully, you'll be ab...What a terrible loss! Hopefully, you'll be able to just move forward and put this behind you. Sorry about the loss of all your paintings...how awful! Keep your chin up!Jean Victoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501537787030872732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-90541266085845837362010-07-26T08:34:35.848-04:002010-07-26T08:34:35.848-04:00I am so sorry! A 40% chance of rain meant 60% cha...I am so sorry! A 40% chance of rain meant 60% chance that it wouldn't...I think I'd have been an optimist also. The sky looked so blue! <br /><br />I'm glad it wasn't your tent under that tree! Again, I'm really sorry for all the work you lost. I hope your regain your spirits soon.Virginia Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135585280436374598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-89902707628408228572010-07-26T07:59:41.850-04:002010-07-26T07:59:41.850-04:00I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope eve...I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope everything will dry out and you haven't lost as much as you originally thought. very very best to you.susan hong-sammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078097993647685090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-57086334602882201322010-07-26T00:03:36.890-04:002010-07-26T00:03:36.890-04:00How utterly disheartening! I'm so so sorry to ...How utterly disheartening! I'm so so sorry to hear this happened and hope that you didn't loose too much of your beautiful artwork in the storm.<br /><br />Big Hugs<br />GwenGwen Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393643552813213700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-31218181795726691222010-07-25T19:05:06.989-04:002010-07-25T19:05:06.989-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Diane Hoeptnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3335880008095974778.post-80112868879112447532010-07-25T19:04:58.443-04:002010-07-25T19:04:58.443-04:00!! We went to see a matinee this afternoon and wh...!! We went to see a matinee this afternoon and when I came back I discovered all of your wonderful encouraging comments, thank you everyone for your thoughtful comments. Katherine, unless health insurance covers damaged art, NO I don't have any! It was a good idea though. Anyway, I just need to lay low for a bit and recup. I'm tempted to swear off art fairs altogether but right now is not the time for bold declarations, heh, I just need to CHILL. Thanks everybody I really appreciate the input.Diane Hoeptnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com