Beware the Ides of March!

Why should we worry? After all Alfred E Newman was famous (wasn't he) for What me worry?





From Wikipedia...


"The Ides of March (Latin: Idus Martias) is the name of the date 15 March in the Roman calendar. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other eight months.[1] In Roman times, the Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated, in 44 BC, the story of which was famously dramatized in William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar.[2] "

....from FullMoon Graphics

We may want to look out for these little guys, beware the green beer too!

Can't really say if we started March like a lion--no violent weather the first few days, neither did we have warm springlike weather. More of the same old cold, a few flurries or showers, no great wind sweeping clean. I just hope we go out like a lamb with warm weather and sunshine to welcome April.


Just looked at the new ad "catalog" from Pier I. They must have been inspired by shabby chic and visits to antiques malls. It even tempted me to go out and spend! They had benches, shelves and of course wicker. Their cute tableware and oddities whet the appetite. Too bad some people think spanking new is better. I've seen better prices at the antiques booths to get the same look!
Some of the churches are beginning their rummage sales--always worth a look for a great bargain! I seldom see much priced over a $1.00. This weekend there are 2 estate sales nearby.



I'm itching for the yard/garage sales and trying to plan visits to various antiques extravaganzas and "markets". Aberfoyle Ontario caught my eye. It's just N of 401 and south of Guelph--anyone been there? I have a friend with a passport who likes casinos so I may be able to entice market attendance with a casino stop in Windsor or Niagara Falls.


Kane County markets look good. How are the prices? Several years ago I visited Wheaton at the Dupage Fairgrounds and saw lots of good deals.


Louisville use to have a big show or market? Do they still?


Then there's Brimfield--I have never been, though I stopped in some malls nearby and prices were rather high!


World's Longest Garage Sale had been good in past--haven't been in 5 years and that was just to experience it. Now I would be buying! It's a tight scheduling fit with my long term employment. Any thought on the Northern end versus the Southern?


Other experiences that might yield good stock?