"I make these posts in memory of my mother - to let her know I'm staying out of trouble"

This past weekend we celebrated a sunny Friday by wandering down to the Boston Haymarket - a regular outdoor marketplace since the late 1800's/ They operate even on the coldest of New England days The market is operated by the Haymarket Pushcart Association.The association traces its history to 1820, and formally organized in 1974 to negotiate with the city on issues such as waste removal and traffic.The roughly 50 Haymarket vendors sell fruit, vegetables, and seafood at very low prices. Many of us remember shopping at the Haymarket when we were poor students - finding quality fruits and veggies at a third of the cost

In 1976, the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission and the City of Boston commissioned a public art installation in the streets and sidewalks used for the market The installation, called "Asaroton, 1976", by Mags Harries and Lajos Heder, was described by the artists as follows: "The embedded bronze pieces replicate the trash and debris that might normally cover the street. When the stalls and real debris of the farmer's market cover the art, it becomes part of a living experience. On the other days of the week it is a memory of the market."The installation was removed prior to the Big Dig construction, and stored at the Museum of Science. An updated version was reinstalled at Haymarket in 2006.

It is a busy venue centered in Ole' Boston - near the Faneuil Hall and Bostons waterfront - adjacent to the North End. Needless to say lots to see, and paint here. I REALLY recommend taking your sketchbook out and venturing down to paint the open air markets, take a walk in Ole' Boston and enjoy a meal in the North End - great way to spend the day

Thas just what we did