It's A Fine Saturday!
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
November 2, 2019 1:03pm CST
It was quite cool here this morning when I woke up but I had lots to do so get the ground running.
I got coffee brewing and biscuits in the oven and then got mom up. After I got her all settled I headed to town to mail a package. The post office closes at 10:30 on Saturday mornings so I was cutting it really close. I made it with ten minutes to spare. They were short handed today with one person in the post office and one person delivering mail.
On the way home I stopped at a garage sale in town. They didn't have anything I needed, so I turned toward home. When I turned down the highway on the way home, I remembered that there was a garage sale on our road. It was further down from our house, so I stopped to tell my hubby where I was going and that I had already stopped in town. I had left my phone at home so couldn't send a message.
I found some awesome cookbooks for $1 each at the second garage sale and some old antique bottles that I got for $.25. I can't wait to look them up online later today.
She also had a propane firepit burner that I came home and told hubby about. It looked brand new. He went back and got the firepit burner and also found an old pewter cup and some antique bone handled silverware. The set had 8 3-prong forks and 8 butter knives. He got this set for only $3.
The sun is out and it is a beautiful day. We do have a sharp wind blowing but the sun makes up for that little inconvenience. We are planning on working in the yard for a bit today and then having a bonfire later on.
What are you doing today and how is your weather?
Photo: Pixabay, public domain
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
2 Nov 19
You've certainly had an interesting day so far. We used to be avid garage sale fans, looking for collectibles; but I stay away now because I'm downsizing and decluttering. It's 40ish and dreary again today. It's been cloudy for days. We have some rain coming.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
2 Nov 19
I was so happy the sun was shining. My only regret is not stopping at the farmer's market. There was only one table set up but they had fresh mustard greens. Now I'm wanting to cook some. They shut down at noon so too late. Maybe next Saturday I can venture back into town early.
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
2 Nov 19
@kareng Fresh produce is great. Hopefully they will have what you want next weekend.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
3 Nov 19
@LindaOHio The one table that was set up are regulars so they should be there. There is also another man that sets up in town during the week that has greens. I may luck out!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
2 Nov 19
Good you made it to post office in time. Seems you got great deals at the second garage sale. Must be happy shopping there. 
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
3 Nov 19
@kareng She must get rid of many things. Good that she put up garage sale.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
6 Nov 19
@arunima25 I wanted to go back yesterday because she told me she was putting some new stuff out. I forgot!!
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Nov 19
I built a bonfire in the backyard last night! After a cool, drizzly and overcast day, the clouds finally parted right about sundown last night, giving way to a lovely evening. Just cool enough to make a fire worth it!
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Nov 19
@kareng I've always loved doing yard work, I've never really looked at is a "chore." Anything that gets me outside in nature is a plus for me! And you're right, with the weather cooling off, it's the perfect opportunity to be outside working in the yard!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Nov 19
You struck some potential gold at the garage sale.
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@wolfgirl569 (135819)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Nov 19
That was some great finds at the yard sale. I have been down sizing some more.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
5 Nov 19
glad ya got all tended, hon. bonus'n those garage sale finds, eh? need some more glass bottles 'n other relics? wonder how long 't'd take the hubs to miss 'em? lol
been most pleasant the past couple 'f days. 've gotten quite a bit tended outdoors. still've much to do.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
6 Nov 19
I had to laugh with hubby coming in with stuff. He fusses at me and did the same thing.
I'm glad you have had decent weather. Tomorrow will make day number 3 hitting 70 here. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Thursday also! The front may mess Thursday up though.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 Nov 19
@kareng funny how that works, eh?
yes ma'am, most pleased with such'n hope't holds. not fer certain what this latest front'll be doin' this side 'f the state? i believe they're to get rain'n the west side. which's great, such's most needed.
i'll keep fingers crossed fer ya, too!
@kareng (80243)
• United States
6 Nov 19
I love finding unique things. My hubby wasn't too pleased about all the cookbooks. He said you have a lot of cookbooks already. That is not so. I had one or two and they are stored somewhere after moving from LA to MS. I may never find them again.
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@samysotelo18 (7743)
• Mexico
2 Nov 19
That's nice you got good deals! Seems like you've been doing a lot of stuff! that's very cool I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!
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