On Friday I went with my junkin' sisters to the granddaddy estate sale of all estates sales. Ever. Franny of Earthakitty had been telling us that she had a BiG sale coming up. It was two houses that had been closed up for 40+ years. Eeeek!
Shelly and I lined up at the older house and Chris lined up at the newer house bright and early. Only fifteen people would be allowed in the old house at a time. I was behind a man who had spent the night in his van to be in first place, a young couple and then ME! I could see what I wanted through the front window. The guy ahead of me also went for the Christmas but he only had two hands and then later put it all back. I think he wanted it because I wanted it and then didn't really know its value. "You won't run into creepers at estate sales," said NO ONE EVER.
Usually at Franny's sales there are the regulars and neighbors. This sale brought people from all over the state... the state of confusion, the state of rule breakers and theCRraaaZZY state of mind.
I wish I had taken more pictures inside the house but I was busy and there was a lot of stuff to fall over so yeah, I had to keep my wits about me. And there were a hundred people waiting for their turn to come into the house and I understand estate sale etiquette.
Vintage Christmas, was my goal and specifically the peacock ornament. Hey, I didn't have one of those in my collection. Don't judge me! I know I have a large collection but I did not have the peacock. I am laughing at myself and my disease, collectoritist, feel free to laugh with and at me.
I have two local mugs that I look for while junkin'. I didn't find the plowing match mug but I did find two of the the Lynden Diamond Jubilee mugs. In the lower left there is a plowing scene. The man in the image is my Grandpa Dykstra.
There are two professional images of Grandpa and his Belgians that were used for postcards, a telephone book cover, mugs, plates, ash trays and such. The picture below is one that I have in my living room, it was done by the Lynden Studio and was painted to make it a color photo. Later there was a color photo taken and used for postcards etc, I have found three of the actual Plowing Match mugs and so my guys each have one and now I have three of the Jubilee mugs.
Back to Christmas, because it is my true love, A sweet Santa box and some pretty tissue paper.
The '57 Aloha needs some light fixtures and I found this clip on lamp with an orange and turquoise flower decal for $3. It needs new wiring, the cord literally crumbles every time I touch it.
I found a suitcase that has a rusty orange colored lining in pristine condition. I plan to use ASCP to paint the exterior. Now I have two suitcases for the '57 Aloha that will work nicely on the canvas bunk. Hubby and I can pack our clothing in the suitcases for camping trips.
An old flashlight and a syrup dispenser for the '57 Aloha rounded out my purchases for the morning. What's a camping trip without pancakes?
It was a fun sale and a successful sale. And I promise I am going to go through my vintage Christmas and have a sale of my own. Some day. Not today though...
By the way the sale is open today and tomorrow. There is plenty of junk left for you. It is on the Hannegan Road, close to Hinote's Corner.
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