The TYDOS Season Begins

Posted on Thursday 25 January 2007 at 10:52

Wow, one of my friends actually took me seriously. Upon the announcement in the e-news that there's a 5% discount for every referred new member, my biggest encouragement went to work.

This is the gal who pushed me to just do the thing, already (and rightly so, I'm a procrastinator after all). She then went and forwarded emails to a bunch of friends. I now have 7 out of 10 TYDOS memberships filled for this year.

Of course, I experience angst over the whole thing at this time of year, because I can't act on it. I can't go out and check the soil or the weeds. I can't go mix potting soil or till the garden or lay out my space. It's not even time for cold frames or starting seeds or anything. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

So I sat there last night and went, "Wow, I hope I'm not wasting these people's time," because that is the sort of thought I think late at night when some total stranger entrusts me with their money and their confidence. It's a very big deal to me when people take that step, and it's a very big deal to me to know that I'm also either building up or possibly diminishing the reputation of those who refer me, if I don't take my job seriously.

Does that make sense? I'm not saying I suck at gardening and nobody's getting vegetables this year. I'm saying I'm a little on the compulsive side when it comes to being vigilant with my customers' trust.

I work for these people now. My whole market angle hinges on the phrase, "Come see how your garden's growing!" And I chose that because I really mean it. I want the garden to be a place in people's hearts, and I want this blog to be a comfy room in their home where they can look out the window and see what's growing. Community Supported Agriculture is a team effort. I can't do it without my TYDOS folk. I want it to be an experience they love as much as I do.

Yay, TYDOS! Here's looking at a great year. Weather permittin' and the creek don't rise.

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Posted by morningsunshine on Friday 26 January 2007 at 07:53 - Link

wow - responsibility! you must be abnormal! lol

it's nice to have friends,eh?

Same Apprehension

Posted by MrsBurns on Friday 26 January 2007 at 03:51 - Link

We just sell at the market and I know exactly what you mean! that pit in my stomach that says, "Is this your best? These people deserve your best!" I have hesitated getting into the CSA avenue b/c I don't want to let my friends down.....it's so very personal. And your friends are the ones wanting you to succeed and passing along testimonials and all. It's all very weird and full of pressure! I'm glad I'm not the only one......
DeniseB

Applause!

Posted by jackiebridgen on Saturday 27 January 2007 at 06:06 - Link

Well done you!
yes, it's awful scary. I have post dated cheques for the year, in my folder ... I look at them and think, heck, suppose I get it wrong?
But it's great that you got so many!
You have 7 out of 10, I have 12 out of 15 - Race you?!
LOL
Jackie