Field Trip and Frizzy Hair

Good morning, lovies!

How would you like to take a trip with me and hubby?  

I knew it!  :)

 Well, grab your coffee and climb in the back seat. We're ready to go!

Obviously, Hubby was verrrry anxious to get there.  

If you remember, I mentioned in an earlier post how much hubby loves a barn sale?  

Well, flea markets are right up there on his priority list, too.

We arrived at Charlton Park County-Wide Yard Sale bright and early, though the day wasn't bright at all.  It was warm, humid, and drizzling. 

Great hair day, if you know what I mean...

(This is about the time when my heart starts going pitter-patter with excitement...)

 Charlton Park is a place of local history and boasts many unique and beautifully restored buildings. Various events are held here during the year that bring in visitors from all over.

We found a parking place, hopped out with our umbrellas and the hunting-retrieving began.

The first thing my eyes landed on was this little piece of history.

I immediately grabbed it, paid my $12, 

(my batting eyelashes and smile didn't work this time)

and rushed back to the SUV to load it inside.

I don't know how old it was, but this was on the underside of the table stating that it was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan which is about an hour away from here.

 Because the day was not conducive to a yard sale, many of the vendors weren't there, but we made our way through the ones that were brave and determined to make a few dollars that day.  

Hubby got right to work searching for his 'must-haves', while I wandered through the muddy isles with my "treasure-radar" going at full tilt.

I thought these lamps were pretty.

We did buy that red handled potato rake to dig up our Yukon Golds and Red-Skins.

There were even a couple adorable puppies for sale that everyone wanted to hold.

Hubby gave me the infamous "don't-you-even-think-about-it" hairy-eyeball-side-glance and silently shook his head when he saw his adoring wife fawning all over the sweet little things.

As he pried me away from the little bundles of fur, he tried to divert my attention by sharing with me that he used to use one of these pails to milk the cows with when he was a kid growing up on the farm.

Now, if that had been enamel, you know I would'ave had that in my paws hands.

Hmmm....these looked like complete torture to me.

We have one of these cool pumps in our backyard that hubby insisted on mounting a birdhouse on.  (You wanna do what?!) 

Lucky for him, we've had two sets of bluebirds bring up their babies in it.

I almost bought this beautiful crystal, but stopped myself when I tried to think of when I would actually use it...

There were lots of vintage plates for a couple bucks a piece.

And even baked goods lovingly made by an Amish family.

 Farmhouse freestyle art!

It was so funny.  While I was wandering around taking photos, people kept coming up to me and talking to me.  Maybe they thought I was with the local newspaper or something....but my evil twin took over and I played it to the hilt.

Meanwhile, while I was signing autographs,

(just kidding!)

hubby discovered a large vintage glass jug to make more of our
infamous  Fat Cat*Happy Dog in.  

He nabbed it for a buck!

While he waited for the guy to haul it out from the truck....he got an idea.

He gave the poor guy our big umbrella to stay dry.

The guy was surprised and very grateful.

What a thoughtful man I married! 

(Unfortunately however, very much unaware of the evil twin who lives inside of his adoring wife...)

So, all in all, we had a fun morning despite the downpours, soggy feet, and frizzy hair.  Hubby came home with a saw, potato rake, and glass jug and I was thrilled with my sweet little table, and a wire mesh scoop I plan on using for blanching green beans. 

Thanks for riding along with us, and we hope you had a good time!

{Hugs} and happy junking to you!

Until next time...

~ laurie