70°f/2+°C, showers in the morning, storms and showers most of the say. Yes!
Supper: grapes, raspberry-banana bread, and iced tea. Add my book, and a favorite photo of my Dad: perfect.
A rainy day is a good day for errands, isn't it? Can't work in the gardens, don't want to do housework, so Option 3: run errands.
First stop today was to buy these lamps from a friend.
Aren't they gorgeous? If you like Victorian decor, that is. My friend is liquidating her late mother-in-law's estate. We had bought some things from her mother-in-law a few years ago, when she was downsizing so she could move to a more suitable house. She passed away last year, and since she had only one son, he and my friend are the only heirs. Their children took what they wanted, and I am buying what's left. There isn't a lot, mainly glassware and a few lamps and framed art.
As you can see, we took them directly to our booth. No sense dragging them home first over our bumpy road! We must go back in a couple weeks for the rest, but it will all be nice additions to our stock. We took the cabinet we bought over the weekend to the booth too, so the van is, amazingly, empty for the moment. Rarely happens.
We had lunch with friends, then it was grocery store and feed store, and home, where I had ebay to pack...and my book to read. It is still showering a bit, and showers and storms may continue into tomorrow morning. We are so relieved; it looks like a rainy pattern for the next several days, and I will do my best not to complain, as we really need it. We are running our air conditioners, because humidity is through the roof, 99% right now.
And that is about all the news from here. I had nice long phone conversations the past few days with my sons, my sister Theresa who had her birthday Sunday, and with my friend Leah who is recovering rapidly from her brain surgery to remove an aneurism. Oh, and with my friend Nancy in Arizona, and Melanie in Pittsburgh. It's always good to catch up with everyone. Remember when long distance calls cost a fortune? One huge benefit of cell phones. I well remember $300+ phone bills when my sons were stationed overseas or on the other side of the country. At one time, we had one in Seattle, one in Germany, and one in Korea.
I'll close with this photo I took on our way out today, of our neighbor's hardworking dog.
Isn't he funny? He sure was proud of his stick!
Errands on a rainy day sound just right, and those lamps are a real find. Loved seeing the retriever with his stick --he looks so pleased with himself!
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice day, Veronica.
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wow banana bread, magic lamp and sweet dog...fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from My Slovenija, Hug Andreja!
Hi Andreja! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteHo! The +- is a 1, you have 21C. You had me jump in pain here, LOL.
ReplyDeleteOh, I´m more the 1970´s kind of guy and have some lamps rescued from my childhood :-)
Oh, yes, I do remember. We were in Madeley/Perth/Australia and called Ingo´s Dad in Germany for his Birthday - the money ran through!
Write a WhatsApp or call.
Cute doggie! Have a great day.
Ha! I didnt see the typo, will fix!
DeleteYes, these lamps aren't for everyone, that's for sure. Cannot even imagine them in a midcentury modern setting.
I have not used WhatsApp yet. Need to look into that.
I think my grandmother had a lamp like that. Nice you were able to buy what they had left.
ReplyDeleteThat's one big stick that dog has
Hi Annie, thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI am excited to get the rest of the things she offered me. It will be like a treasure hunt, I think.
...walk softly and carry a big stick!!!
ReplyDeleteYep!
DeleteWalk softly and carry a big stick.
ReplyDeleteYou and Tom, great minds thinking alike!
DeleteWe are getting your rain and storms today. Storms on Sunday took down several trees around the area, but luckily none in our yard.
ReplyDeleteThe Sunday storms passed north of us, and I heard about the damage they caused. Scary.
DeleteIt sounds lovely -- friends, phone calls, a wonderful looking lunch! Happy mid-week!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeanie! It was a nice day.
DeleteWhat is it with dogs and sticks? Looks like tree trimming or electric line work in the background of that photo.
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew! Buddy doesn't care about them, but Pip is stick crazy!
DeleteYes, there is a company trimming back the trees. Nice guys and hard workers.
I remember we had to wait until evening to make long distance calls as it was cheaper then. Now I can WhatsApp with my youngest son and his family who are in Rwanda, Africa for a month visiting my DiL's family. So much better!
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about evening calls! You're the second person to mention WhatsApp. I need to look into that.
DeleteI love it when a dog has a proud look on its face! Those lamps are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHe was definitely one proud boy.
DeleteI hope someone comes along who will love the lamps. They're too fancy for my house. Fingers crossed! I expect I will have them for quite a while.
This all sounds like time VERY well spent! I love a good catch-up with those friends who now live some distance away. Pelting rain here, a good reason to be doing things indoors - but not housework!
ReplyDeleteYes, when I call people, I take my time, because I don't get to talk to some of them very often, much less see them.
DeleteI'm always intrigued by the booths you maintain, but I'd have to live a lot closer to come and see them!
ReplyDeleteI try to make sure they're wheelchair accessible, FG, so at least you would be able to navigate around!
DeleteI do like those lamps. Fun photo with the dog and his stick :)
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty lit up, Michelle.
DeleteI sent that photo to his owner. He has one funny dog.
Great that you were able to get the lamps and whatever else was left for you. I remember calling my Mom long distance and knowing it would be expensive ( especially since my kids all wanted to have their turn talking to her). The way calls are now I'd be talking to her a lot more often.
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