Comments on: World's Longest Yard Sale Adventures

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 19:10:32 +0000

In reply to Eddie Mitchell. Well, at least you made the one stop count! Love that chest and love that chair. Those chairs and the desks that go with them are sort of hot around here right now. I think it's the industrial look of them.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:29:13 +0000

I think your finds are GREAT, Pam! I am looking toward fall, too. Our summer here in MN has been brutal - waaaay too hot, waaaay too wet, and now the mosquitoes are everywhere. Don't remember them ever being so vicious. So, am happy to be thinking about autumn. Love your bean pot, it will look so pretty among your other fall pieces. Can't wait to see how you purpose it! As always, love your unending inspiration!

By: Eddie Mitchell

Eddie Mitchell — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 03:12:34 +0000

Well they do say that life is what happens when you're making other plans. Sorry that you missed the sale this year, but you also proved that you don't have to go far from home to find the good stuff. There's treasure everywhere! (As Calvin and Hobbes would say...) I also love church sales and the old lady pricing. There is nothing like it, not even on Highway 127. I made one small 127 stop and got a few goodies. My post about it is up at my blog now.

By: Kristi Kirk Trent

Kristi Kirk Trent — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 02:22:03 +0000

Great Garage Sale finds! I just saw a set of 10 of your same vintage, plastic paper plate holders on sale at Esty for $16.50 and wicker holders are selling for upwards of $2.00 each! Pam, if you only knew how many I've thrown out over the years. Sheesh! Also, I'm not sure how I feel about the hamper, but the BASKET is FANTASTIC! (I'm a poet and didn't know it...LOL) I think HJH Co. may stand for HJ Heinz, as in Heinz Ketchup. It was most likely used to pick tomatoes. And judging by how it's labeled ("property of") old man Heinz REALLY didn't want tomato pickers walking off with his baskets! :-) Looking forward to your next post, ~ Kristi P.S. Sorry to hear you had a flat tire.

By: Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 01:19:28 +0000

That happened with me for Junk Bonanza this spring...hope to make the one this fall! Fun finds...your bean pot looks like a McCoy Canyon pattern piece!

By: Patty Soriano

Patty Soriano — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 00:07:02 +0000

Your stars were definitely lining up when things didn't go as you had planned. I'm glad you weren't in a bad place with that flat! Here in Central Texas this coming weekend is the 100 Miles of Hell Yard Sale. Meaning Hotter'n'Hell. And this year it lives up to its name. Thankfully we are expecting a small chance of rain next week and the temps might come down to mid-90's. WOO-HOO ! Love what you found at the sales. I'm getting ready to work at our church sale, where bargains abound !

By: Teresa S

Teresa S — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:51:07 +0000

I luv the little bean pot and it is perfect for fall! Envy...but I did have one of those old wicker hampers back in "the day". I think I got it with Top Value stamps...and many years later I bought a miniature one for my daughter's doll clothes...it matched a wicker doll bassinet. Ahhh...memories. I think you were awarded some good treasures while the Lord watched over you & your car...knowing a flat was on the way. Plus you didn't have to carry the quilt around with you because of the other "stuff" that needed doing! Good hunt...even if it was local.

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:10:53 +0000

In reply to Melissa's Antiques. I skimmed over your post this morning and it looked like a LOT of fun! Free beer and all :) Is that the last of your big yard sale trips this year?

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:09:25 +0000

In reply to Naomi S.. I think so too - the Universe or someone or whatever it is was keeping me safe right here :)

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:04:17 +0000

In reply to Joanne Noragon. Acquiring the grandkids was a good move though :) You are an angel for watching over them!