Luckily, some semblance of a batch of cookies came out of the oven and proved to be tasty, even despite the godforsaken vanilla sugar. A tin can was used for the money container (emptied of sardines- not advisable due to extreme smell of cat food) and some "bait money" was placed inside. All 11 cookies were put in a ceramic container and the entire kiosk installed at the end of the drive, facing the road and bay. Though it marred the overall aesthetic, plastic wrap was placed over the cookies for sanitary reasons. Rain looked possible.
The kiosk was first monitored closely from the kitchen window. No interest, save for quasi-angry looking glares from a tough-looking sort on a dirt bike (passed twice, second time towing a boat). Later, not monitored as closely, only laughter as neighbors returned home.
Approximately two-three hours after installation, checked on status (possibly to sneak a cookie, as well...). All gone. What? Some kind of joke? Stolen? But a quick check into the sardine can showed that there was over three euro, meaning all had been sold! Day one of the experiment a success, though fear that it was just the neighbors, humoring the project. Later found that they purchased only two. The rest purchased by an unknown patron, perhaps a family out for a stroll with a baby carriage. Later in the evening, "chocolate chip" text sanded down and repainted green for next day's special.
11 of 11 cookies sold. 3 Euro earned.
