Springfield extravaganza

Travelled down to Springfield Ohio for the extravaganza flea market at the Clark County fairgrounds. Admission now $5.00 for entry after Noon.


Lots of outdoor vendors even with soaking wet sites. Crowd seemed reduced from last year but people seemed to be buying. I found a great piece of "folk" art-- a copper mushroom design about 12" by 24" backed with wood and nicely framed for a mere $3.00 it's a nice vintage 1960's piece--perhaps mystical mushrooms!


Plants and garden pots and iron decor were a big item with lots of people at each booth. Seating whether just chairs, wicker or a row of wooden "theater" seats were packed into SUVs, pickups and tied to the roofs of vans.

Most interesting pieces I saw were made of license plates nailed to wood and cut into the shape of a state, or small pieces such as LOVE made with narrow strips of 1 letter from different license plates!

Please visit your local antique malls and flea markets to keep the economy moving. Every purchase no matter how small helps keep a family afloat!

Antiques Roadshow here I come!

Got news that I get to go the Antiques Road Show in Grand Rapids MI this August!

Now looking for suggestions on what to take. What should I expect on this day?

I don't currently have anything that unique or valuable. I have a book printed in the early 1600's but haven't checked the rarity.
No oils by famous artists at least no one stands out when I Google their name.

I'm going to scour the markets and yard sales in the next 2 months hoping to find a treasure.
A baseball signed by Rick Leach just isn't going to cut it. How about a Detroit Wheels bumper sticker? They didn't stay around very long.

This will be the highlight of SUMMER!


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ROAD TRIP OF A LIFETIME

I'm trying to finalize plans for trip west to Monterey CA. I keep getting sidetracked with other interesting places to see or scenic drives.

Anyone seen the Chalk Pyramid in Kansa? Acoma Pueblo, Santa Cruz area natural bridge and redwood state park?

I see there's a large Brass Armadillo antique Mall in Kansas City that will be a stop!
How are prices in Gallup New Mexico. Antiques in Las Vegas?

most interesting drive from Barstow to Monterey area?

How about a BBQ place in Memphis TN?

Winter can be gone any day now I just want to hit the road and ear junk food switching radio stations!

Fall is here on the calendar

Fall may have arrived on the calendar, but it's in the low 80's today and rest of the week in the 70's. Rather unusual for late Sept. rain was forecast and about 14 drops fell by 3:30PM.


I went to the mid-nite flea in Centreville on the 1st and it was so small, it was unbelievable. Probably not more than 25 vendors counting the food booths. Attendance seemed good for the 1st hour. Needless to say pickings were slim.
The most recent auction wasn't too bad for the items I got, but so much is the same old "vintage" kitchen items and dishes.
The yard sales are winding down and those out there are pushing baby/toddler items or overpriced why did I ever buy this items.

I'm off on a real vacation starting Saturday and this time not a busman's holiday!
I don't plan on any antique shops at least ones that would be open or affordable.
I put eBay on hiatus until I get back and uncover more smalls.