Yesterday -- the first day -- was probably a better choice for visiting the big annual Sharlot Hall Yard Sale. However, it was strictly during morning hours and I don't do mornings very well. So Sunday afternoon it was.
If I were being picky, I'd note that the sale wasn't in the yard -- nor was it in a garage. Strictly speaking, therefore it must have been a
rummage sale. Whatever. Lots of Good Stuff, too. A cut well above the usual merchandise that one finds at such an affair. One surprise: no clothing, which is usually a staple.
There was luggage aplenty...
...and evidence of sports that had been given up for less vigorous activities.
Several cool looking electric portable typewriters -- though if my computer is down, that means the electricity is probably down as well. Which, in turn, means that the proper backup for emergencies or loss of civilization is an old manual Royal or Underwood.
Baskets always make a pretty display, as do Christmas goodies.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa (above) and an elegant if pricey set of fine holiday china ($30) below.
There was a room full of good looking, high quality furniture (above) as well as over 30 years worth of the Atlantic Monthly (below). I was sorely tempted to buy an issue from 1900 just to study the ads.
Also among the antiques: a set of Britannica, 9th edition, and the New Century. I'm sure that these references were chockablock full of great line illustrations, as well as presenting a point of view from an earlier time. Of the early topo maps in the antiques corner, none were of the Prescott area, so I was not tempted. On that note, I walked next door to the Park Plaza Deli for a roast beef sandwich.
I had planned to pick up a Thai take-out meal for supper plus a light bulb at the Goodwin Street Pharmacy -- but this was Sunday and nobody was home (except for the deli, thank goodness.) However, I took this opportunity to photograph yet another business down the tubes; I am quite surprised, as the recently opened Stepping Stones was a well stocked thrift shop, which should do well in these times. Anybody know what happened?
Yesterday -- the first day -- was probably a better choice for visiting the big annual Sharlot Hall Yard Sale. However, it was strictly during morning hours and I don't do mornings very well. So Sunday afternoon it was.
If I were being picky, I'd note that the sale wasn't in the yard -- nor was it in a garage. Strictly speaking, therefore it must have been a rummage sale. Whatever. Lots of Good Stuff, too. A cut well above the usual merchandise that one finds at such an affair. One surprise: no clothing, which is usually a staple.
There was luggage aplenty...
...and evidence of sports that had been given up for less vigorous activities.
Several cool looking electric portable typewriters -- though if my computer is down, that means the electricity is probably down as well. Which, in turn, means that the proper backup for emergencies or loss of civilization is an old manual Royal or Underwood.
Baskets always make a pretty display, as do Christmas goodies.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa (above) and an elegant if pricey set of fine holiday china ($30) below.
There was a room full of good looking, high quality furniture (above) as well as over 30 years worth of the Atlantic Monthly (below). I was sorely tempted to buy an issue from 1900 just to study the ads.
Also among the antiques: a set of Britannica, 9th edition, and the New Century. I'm sure that these references were chockablock full of great line illustrations, as well as presenting a point of view from an earlier time. Of the early topo maps in the antiques corner, none were of the Prescott area, so I was not tempted. On that note, I walked next door to the Park Plaza Deli for a roast beef sandwich.
I had planned to pick up a Thai take-out meal for supper plus a light bulb at the Goodwin Street Pharmacy -- but this was Sunday and nobody was home (except for the deli, thank goodness.) However, I took this opportunity to photograph yet another business down the tubes; I am quite surprised, as the recently opened Stepping Stones was a well stocked thrift shop, which should do well in these times. Anybody know what happened?
Narry a lefties club in sight, oh well, I hit just as poorly as either a mollydooker(left hander) or a GOPer (right winger).
ReplyDeleteJust caught up on your posts, all excellent, naturally.
Hermano
Welcome back to the mainland, bro. It's really cool to be appreciated by one's baby brother after all these years!
ReplyDeleteIt has been my experience that baby brothers are the best & most flattering of all fans!!
ReplyDeleteI am a Leftie, & so proud of the fact!! so is my wonderful broter!!
That looks one hell of a rummage sale, Granny. I enjoy such - wish I could have been there.
ReplyDeletemeggie -- I was ever so lucky in my own particular baby brother...
ReplyDeleteavus -- there was some pretty Good Stuff on sale there. I would love to have bought the 9th Britannica, but already have a 13th -- and far too many books as it is.
Just found your great blog! I love seeing all the Prescott shots even though I am local also. I go to St. Stones alot and they said out there that there is a big legal problem with the second St. Stones in Prescott..something about there can't be another one within 14 miles of the first one. I don't know how true this is but it is what I heard a few weeks ago in the PV store. Stepping Stones is the BEST thrift store ever!!
ReplyDeleteNow that I've found this blog I'll have to stop in again...
Welcome anon #3 and do return; I post almost everyday. As for Stepping Stones, if that's their policy, they're crazy! I don't drive and thus will almost never get to the PV store. I'm sure there are others like me...
ReplyDeleteThat is too bad you can't get to the PV store...I have found so many treasures I could probably blog just on those alone!! There are so many to be found if you go often and look through everything...one of my favorite things to do. Recently I picked up a locking mailbox, a complete set of silverplate silverware,
ReplyDeletea London Fog coat that fit me perfectly and a sewing machine! I go at least once a week and check to see what is there...I am a complete addict...haaaa.
marigold -- wow! That's almost as good as the annual Univ of Chicago Lab School rummage sale back in the old days! However, my locking mailbox I got via FreeCycle.
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