Pagans in Texas

I was in Harker Heights this past weekend for Ostara Fest and a in store signing with the Sisters of Earth and Sea. if you ever in or driving though Harker Heights, stop and say hello to these wonderful people. They made me feel SO welcome, and home and amongst friends.
Ostara fest was in the VFW hall, and it wasn't too bad at all. We did a suicide trip, leaving Ruidoso at 9pm and driving though the night. Thank goodness for the friend who came along with me for this trip, she drove the whole way. We got in at about 8:30 am, unloaded and set up for the day. We had a large space with 3 tables, so it was nice to spread out. The fest began at 10:30ish. The crowd was friendly and wonderful to talk with. Many of the people there knew me as the "I broughted you a Fariy Lady". The sisters picked up a signed print from me at INATS in Denver the previous year, and had the piece hanging in their store. Many came to buy art work, both babies and serious dragons, and Im looking forward to speaking to various people in the future. I traded with a few of the other vendors and acquired many new things, including a fairy door for my art studio...the dragons are pleased by this, they are hungry :P
At 7om we tore down in a flash, wanting nothing more then to get back to the room and sleep. Grabbed a quick bite on the way, and we were out by 10pm at night. Im not sure when the last time was that I was out THAT early. but after being up for almost 40 hrs, I was ready for sleep. Unfortunately, I have been having difficultly sleeping for the past week, so I was up by 2:30am, and the rooms didn't get internet. So, off I trudged to the lobby to surf the nets and play some computer games. The woman behind the counter came out and talked with me for a few hours, and by 6:30 I was back in bed.
The next morning we drove out to the Sisters shop for the store signing. They are not usually open on Sun, and so it was a little slow. A few people came buy and bought more artwork, and I was able to get to know the people who run the shop and their families. It was just too cool. We all had so much in common, and all had the same sense of humor. I think we spent more time laughing then anything else :D
That night they were kinda enough to treat me to dinner and socialization. There was so much laughter Im really surprised we didn't get kicked out of the bar :P
We left TX Mon after lunch and headed home. After another 9 hr drive, we rolled into the driveway by 9pm that night. I was so glad to be home.
Now, I am scrambling to get things ready to roll back out Thurs morning and head to Norman OK for their Ren fair there. I have been in the past, and it really is a great little show (little being 300,000+ people)