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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 21 2008 : 5:49:23 PM
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| This was a busy weekend around our part for yard sales. Wanted to share some of the things I got: wood country floor shelve that holds books on the bottom and has a small drawer and two shelves (wood with country green) for $2.00!! Got 16 x 24 coke picture with country store, 2 8x10 of primitive school and general store - got all 3 for $5.00. New purse for 2.00. Tons of stuff of my grandson. Even got him a little tikes tug boat swimming pool for 2.00 and sandbox for 3.00. I was so proud of all my stuff. I would love to share some pics with you all if I ever figure out how to do it. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9662 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9662 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2008 : 6:01:20 PM
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Sounds like you had fun Susie! I also hit the yard sales and thrift today and did quite well myself. I got a nice big bookshelf for 4.00. I was quite surprised at the price so I snatched it up in a hurry. Also got one of those Leap Pad things the kids use, brand new for 2.00.
Purchased a small stool for 1.00 and two real nice country prints 9x11 for 1.00 each. Of course I love the thrift and got two skeins of crochet thread, one is varigated yellow and the other red, white and blue. And I found the neatest wooden box and when I slid the lid open there were 3 beautiful cobalt blue vases in there. They match some others that my mom gave me from my grandmother. Oh and we hit the flea market too. Found a cute lamp for 1.00 some figurines and Beatrix Potter books.
All in all I considered it a very good day. My daughter picked up a few things and she found a great old rocker. Really nice condition for 9.00 I think it's actually antique but not sure.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
www.torismimi.blogspot.com
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2008 : 6:27:59 PM
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My dh took me to lunch today and we hit 3 yard sales. For $23 I got 6 dozen qt canning jars, 4 tupperware cups, a little decorative tea pot shaped like a old singer sewing machine with a quilt being sewn, a pink pyrex dish and lid (the kind that is split in half), several vintage jars and salt shakers, and a vintage small suitcase. I am very excited about my finds!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
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BarnChickCecily
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
Cecily
Corydon
IN
USA
673 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2008 : 6:30:29 PM
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| Ahhh, Yard Sales, thrifting, antiquing! There's nothing like getting up early in the morning, throwning on some serious treasure hunting clothes, grabbing some snacks and gear, and heading out to see what kind of treasures I can find! It's a passion of mine. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2008 : 8:42:31 PM
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It is such a treat to hear about everyone's thrifting adventures, and I think it's great that we can take such pleasure in our bargain shopping. I notice also that almost everyone almost always mentions several things they purchased for someone else. I had a great time today going to a couple of sales. I got some sewing notions = 6 old packages of rick rack for 15 cents, a hand crocheted baby blanket that I'm going to give my friend Beth to add to her collection of snuggle blankets for her grandchildren (I don't have any!). I got a nice old chopping block for my son who has recently moved to an apartment with friends. That one was 10 cents. It was so much fun, and I got to the grange twenty minutes before they were going to pack everything away. They were so nice, told me to take my time, half the fun is just looking....good job, girls.....Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 04:28:34 AM
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Oh I envy you gals! Where I live they are few and far between which is probably a good thing becuase I LOVE them and my house is full already! But I love hearing about all your "treasures".
I have promised myself that my house has to be cleaned and organized and garage sale/thrift store stuff boxed up and ready before I can bring anything else into this house! So....that may take awhile so meanwhile I haven't bought anything in quite a few moons! I'm getting close though and hope to be at least visiting some flea markets or something in the near future! Neanwhile I will just have to get my "thrill of the hunt" vicariously through all of you. Thanks for the memories!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 12:58:12 PM
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Dh took me out again today. We scored! I found a shabby end table that my hubby thinks is cedar. It has one drawer and a large cubby underneath. perfect for my books. It is green and chipped paint. Just need to sand off the stuff that is peeling up and it is good to go- for $1! Got a students drafting table for $3, a big round wall mirror for $2. A nice security gate for $1. 3 vintage aprons for $1.50 and a boat load of books for less that $5 most of which are really nice cookbooks. A big stack of magazines for free. The end table, the aprons, cookbooks, and mirror are my favorite items for the day but the nice time spent with my hubby was priceless!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 3:27:45 PM
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| Wow! Everyone had great finds too. I love hearing about everyones buys and thanks for letting me share mine. I do love a bargain. |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 3:35:43 PM
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I forgot to add that I also got an electric skillet for $1! I have enjoyed a peaceful afternoon looking through cookbooks..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 3:58:02 PM
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Nothing like a good yard sale day in the summer. Where else could you come home with so much for so little and be happy?
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9662 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9662 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 7:13:00 PM
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I am going to clean up my bookshelf this week and paint and then I am going to put it to very good use! I forgot o mention that I got a teapot with matching sugar and creamer and salt & pepper shakers and a gravy pitcher for 3.00 still in the boxes. Never used. Also got a set of glass mixing bowls for 2.00. I looked back at my post and remembered that I hadn't mentioned everything. So Saturday was a very good day for sales in my neck of the woods.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
www.torismimi.blogspot.com
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