- Run back to get umbrellas after opening garage door to torrential downpour
- Stop at previous day's set-up to straighten allegedly leaning tree
- Take preemptive dose of Excedrin
- Arrive at first set-up; begin pressing garland ribbons while other team members tackle tree and banister garland assembly
- Make friends with stoic family member in dining room
- Admire handiwork before dashing off to next appointment
- Eat lunch in the car: delicious tuna salad on whole wheat
- Decorate elegant sitting room tree for long-time Black-eyed Susan devotee
- Express delight at mid-afternoon tea offered by above-mentioned thoughtful client and hope that double-dipped fine chocolate nuts provide needed energy for what is shaping up to be a long day
- Drive to Princeton, NJ to get a head start on outdoor urns; wish for warmer clothing options
- Gratefully sink into heated seats for 40 minute return drive home
- Unload van full of fresh floral and gear up for late-night project
- Take finished arrangements out to garage to await tomorrow's delivery
- Crawl into bed for a few hours' rest before starting all over again
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