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giddyiguana

Barnwell, SC

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Monday Jul 02, 2007

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So the other day I went out antiquing with Gina and her mom.

Yes, I said "antiquing." I visited a bunch of quaint little shops around Landrum, SC and Tryon, NC, looking at shelf after shelf of dusty old junk. Actually, it was a lot more fun than it sounds like, trust me. And I actually got some stuff, too:

--First off, I found a whole pile of replacement plates. Yes, I'm still using a set of blue and white Currier and Ives dishes given to me by my grandparents (who, in turn, received them as a wedding present back in the '50s), that I never thought I'd be able to find again. Yes, I'm old school like that. But, lo and behold, I found some. I bought six plates and six saucers for a whopping $20. Now, if I could only find the teacups and small and large bowls to go with them, I could REALLY complete the set... wink

--I also got a new $12 pair of glasses. "New," that are probably about 100 years old. They're these old Ben Franklin-style wire-rim dealies that, believe it or not, not only fit me, but actually do more for my vision than my usual $150+ pair from LensCrafters. So you'd better believe I bought 'em. And have been wearing them at work ever since.

--And, to satiate my inner history buff, I picked up a stack of 1960's-era U.S. News and World Reports for $3.50 each (quite a mark-up, since their original cover prices ranged from 30 to 35 cents.) I couldn't turn 'em down, though, especially with such juicy cover stories as "How Communists Plan To Get Latin America," "Why Castro Allows Cubans To Flee," "How Real Is The Russia-China Break?", and "How Vulnerable Is Red China?" I've already had loads o' fun reading through them and, in true poli-sci geek fashion, laughing my ass off at some of their howlingly-bad predictions. I'll probably be posting a blog later of some of the better excerpts (with color commentary provided by yours truly), so stay tuned.

And I found all sorts of other stuff I liked too, like old military uniforms, flags, and nautical paraphernalia that I couldn't afford at the time, so I'll be going back soon. smile

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In other news, I'd like to invite all my readers who currently reside in the greater Spartanburg area to come to the Beacon Drive-In on Reidville Road this Saturday, July 7th at 11 am. New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson will be there for a meet-and-greet. Yes, I know I've been harassing you all to check him out ever since I decided to endorse him. Well, here's your chance to get me off your back...just come out to meet the man in person and hear what he has to say. I'm sure you'll be as impressed with him as I am!
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ilsa:
I'm fine, and you, where have you been?
Jul 8, 2007
_biblia_:
i love antiquing-- i use my grandmother's antique plates as well. smile

also-- i'm glad SOMEONE that commented on my journal understands the barefoot cockroach stomp! time is of the essence in that situation-- there's no time to find a shoe!
Jul 9, 2007

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