A Cool Auction and a Fine Restaurant

56f/13 3C, mostly clear, low humidity.  High reached 79.

It was auction pickup day today, so we were on the road. This auction offered many unique Asian items, quite different from the usual in our area. There were many toys and gaming items too, along with collectibles from popular shows like Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, and Nascar collectibles. I brought home some interesting stuff, like these:

This is a jewelry armoire, about 3 feet tall. 

Gorgeous glasses made in France. There were 2 sets, the others are rocks glasses.

This 3-foot diameter wood wall hanging is stunning.

This horse is huge and heavy. Sadly he was damaged and repaired, so I got him for $1.00. The repairs are actually done quite well.

This is a 4-feet long framed tapestry.

And you know I would buy the peacock teaset!

This trunk was much bigger than I realized. In nice shape inside, still has the tray.

The room dividers that I was so excited about turned out to be a disappointment.  I had hoped they were mother-of-pearl inlaid like others I have seen, but either the inlay was never done or someone removed it. So sad. 

There are two of them, and I still think they will sell, but they were not what I thought. Neither was this one:

I had hopes that it might be silk, but it is not. Still very pretty though. Overall I was happy with our buys, and I think they will add a unique touch to our booths.

Afterwards we stopped at a place I have wanted to check out for well over a year: The House of Wines, near Marietta,Ohio. Not only do they offer a large selection of wine and beer,

they are also a restaurant,  offering outdoor dining beside the Muskingum River.

My meal was delicious--I had already cut my sandwich in half before thinking to take a photo! It was a bacon chicken cranberry thing with lettuce and tomato and a sauce, with homemade ketchup, and a real treat for me, fries! Rarely have them.

Larry pronounced his Reuben sandwich and Swiss onion soup absolutely perfect. I took a photo of his but it came out terribly blurry. Oh well.

We had planned to go to the West Virginia State Folk Festival tomorrow,  but we are both so tired, I am not sure we will make it. We'll see!

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