Now Serving No. 47

 

I'm not sure if I have a lucky number. But if I do, I know it's not 47.

Here's why: It's a snowy Saturday morning and I'm trying to squeeze in two estate sales by 1 p.m. Both sales start at 10 a.m.

At 9:20, I arrive at Sale No. 1. If I sign the list, I'll be No. 47 to get in.

I hem and I haw and of course I also kick myself for not getting there a little bit earlier. I'm pretty certain that my late arrival means I'm going to be outside in the cold for a while because a) the house is small to hold much of a crowd and b) the sale is being run by a bit of a control freak who has umpteen rules.

So, I decide to gamble on Sale No. 2, which is nearby. At 9:35, I approach that list, and I think my eyes are playing tricks on me when I see that -- guess what? -- I'm No. 47.

 

So much for outsmarting the system.

Luckily, this line moves fast. I'm in the house by 10:20, out by 10:40 (with a few treasures), and heading back to Sale No. 1.

Where of course, there's still a line to get in. Now I'm No. 76, standing outside with a dozen or so other late-comers. We complain about the snow and, yes, about the line. 

Finally at 11:30 a.m., I'm inside, and, thankfully, there's still good stuff left. 

So was it worth it?

I'll let you decide.

Here's the take for Sale No. 1.

 

Of course I love the morning glory trash can and those striped ornaments.

As for Sale No. 2.

 

A nice mix of vintage patterns, shelf paper, Christmas and an old tin. 

A pair of spun head snowmen (Nos. 2 and 3 of 2011).  

But the best item might be the Santa's Handy Helper box of ornament hangers, which seems to be everything you could ever want in a vintage find: Time Saver. Money Saver. Labor Saver. 

Maybe I should be sure to take the box with me the next time that I'm trying to squeeze in dueling estate sales. Just for luck.

 

Comments

[Donna]

Most definitely worth it!

~Donna

[Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk]

I think it was worth it, Linda. Love the trash can, and you know I don't even have to mention the vintage Christmas.

[laurie magpie ethel]

#47 served you well...I know the frustration with having to wait too well! (alhto now snow here, just a chilly wind). I was #8 today and did pretty good. It is all about that number...

[Joy]

You were very brave to stand out in this awful blustery snow today. What happened to our brief taste of spring yesterday? Guess Mother Nature was just teasing us.

[barbara]

"Bit of a control freak"? Oh, you are kind! Glad it was worth your while!