When I was teachin at the "J," I was always happy have one of those snow days the superintendent rationed out. Bein retired, I sometimes take it upon myself to take a travel day. Today was one of those days.
I began the day by going to 'Pelier. There is a small flea market there every Thursday. About a month or six weeks ago I bought some Corning Ware that was priced low enough for me to make some money on eBay. That was the first time I think I've ever bought anything like that at a flea market. I struck out there today. Maybe next time.
Next stop was an indoor garage sale. I think every one of the little (and a couple not so little) blue-haired ladies living in 'Pelier were there with their big white and silver cars doin their best to get in my way. Didn't think I was ever gonna get into the place and once I was in, I didn't think I would ever get out. Nothing there to buy either.
Next stop was the Woodcraft store in Frogtown (that would be Toledo for all you non-native NW Ohio people). I'm in the process of making a "candy cane" pen. The local candy company makes an awful lot of candy canes every day. I'm sure there are a few people working there that will hafta have one. I found the shades of red and white that I think will work out very good. Won't know for sure till I start cutting on the lathe.
Next stop was the south end Goodwill store. I walked down the housewares aisle and spotted a nice piece of Corning Ware. Made a couple more passes to make sure I didn't overlook anything and spotted another nice piece of Corning Ware and a Pyrex bowl. Next stop was sporting goods. Spotted a ball glove right away. After rooting around that shelf, I found a couple more. I collect ball gloves all year and start sellin them in February. I will be listing those three in the AM. I think I did well!
My niece works at the nearby Cracker Barrel and it was gettin to be lunch time, so I stopped by to see if she was working. The hostess wasn't sure if she was or not, but thought she saw her in the back. Another hostess said she wasn't working today and seated me. So while I was bein seated, my niece appeared. Since I had already ordered, she didn't get to wait on me. Then I had everyone apologizing to me for not knowing if she was working today. Uncle Mike caused quite stir . . . . sort of made up for all the aggravation those little blue-haired ladies with their big white and silver cars cause me. They always get in my way at the garage sales and I'm never sure what they are planning with their big cars.
On the way back home, I stopped at the Napoleon Goodwill and found a couple Pyrex bowls. It was a pretty good travel day.
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