Bull me over

Hello fans of seating down and having activity around you

Last night my friend Charles invited me to a Durham Bulls baseball game. Actually it was to help him sit at table for NC Greenpower at a Durham Bulls game. He had seen some information about this online and wanted to check it out. So I had agreed to go with him. The focus give away last night was if you brought an incandescent light bulb we would give you a CFL light bulb. Also we were asking people if they wanted to sign up for a newsletter.

The props were located in a tub, along with a little dolly. We got to the park early and were able to park in the media lot. We went up to the table they had set up for us. Charles and I got out the green NC Greenpower table cloth. They had cups and pens to give away. The pens were made out of recycled material. Needless to say they were big hits.

Three people actually traded in bulbs. We had twelve people to sign up for the newsletter. Charles was at least hoping for ten. It was pretty fun. Most of the people of course would not look at you or just say hey and walk by. Some actually stopped and talked to us. We talked to someone who works for James Scott Farrin, the legal firm. She is in the communications department and was actually in the Spanish version of the commercials. We also got some free funnel cake. One of the guys selling it as he was walking by on his runs would chat with us. On one trip he said that a guy in his section had bought a whole bunch of them. Apparently the purchaser's group did not eat one, so the vendor gave it to us.

It was a pretty good time. I would consider doing it again if able. I do have respect for those that sit behind those tables. I am one that does not make eye contact with people behind the table. The people behind the table are trying to pass the time and for the most part they are passionate about the product. Unless they are the rare exception they enjoy when people stop by to chat.

We did not really watch the game. When we left in the eighth inning the Bulls were up by one run. I have not heard the final score.



Green team!