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Across the Fence:  Old Basket from Garage Sale  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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 Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 06:21:37 AM
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My Daughters and I were at a few garage sales this past Sat..
This Basket was my favorite find. Mostly because this old
Gentleman said it was his great Grandma's. I said you
sure you want to sell it? I think you should keep it.
He said he was getting old and none of his family was
interested in it and and wanted it to go to a good home,
so he wanted me to have it . I said tell me how much you
would like for it? He said I just want you to have it.
Had to hold back the tears for that gift.
Nancy Jo
NANCY JO |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9659 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 06:27:13 AM
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What a treasure! I'm sure he was glad to have someone who truly loved it to have it. What a great memory for you to have attached to it.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 07:41:54 AM
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Nancy Jo, what a sweet story. He wanted his basket to go to someone who would love and care for it. You have a special gift. Baskets have always been a favorite of mine. Love to gather herbs and flowers in baskets I call my gathering baskets.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7388 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 08:27:54 AM
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Oh Nancy Jo what a treasure you have, and how wonderful to know where your basket comes from. You never know when you will touch someone’s life as you did that gentleman.
I know you will treasure but!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1659 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 1:38:20 PM
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How wonderful! I love baskets as well, and you were meant to have it. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Blessings all around, for you to receive it and for him to find a good home for the basket.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2832 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2022 : 2:37:37 PM
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What a sweet Gentleman!!! awe....
Dreamer42
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2022 : 1:19:45 PM
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That is so sweet! I bet it made his day just as much as it did yours knowing his basket is going to a wonderful new home.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6835 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2022 : 08:15:47 AM
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Nancy Jo , I love the story as much as I love the basket! I would say you did this sweet man a favor because you appreciate the basket and will give it a new home. Wonderful!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2022 : 08:30:13 AM
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Thank you girls for all the nice comments. that old Gentleman really made me
feel special.
NANCY JO
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Old Basket from Garage Sale
