Hillsville Labor Day Treasure Pick Up!

I said we would not be returning to Hillsville after spending day one and

day two of our Labor Day weekend there at the annual flea market and

antiques festival... And yesterday, we didn't. However, when heavy rain

parked over the pool this afternoon we decided to take a ride! I'd seen a

set of English flatware on day one that I just couldn't get out of my head.

And, I said that if it was still there on day two, it was meant for me. Well,

it was still there on day two, but the dealer's price still seemed crazy so

I walked again. Then yesterday I thought that if we did go back today

and it was still there, then it would really be meant for me. Well...

Apparently, it was meant for me! Now, if you're wondering why there are no

spoons or why this set has two nut crackers, don't. Because this an English

fish serving set! I'm going to research the hallmarks and numbers, and if it

appears there is money to be made, I may consider reselling it. Now, on

Friday the dealer was asking $475, on Saturday he was asking $350, and

since I wasn't there, I can't be sure what he was asking for it yesterday...

But today he said he would take $150 for it. Which,

coincidently was the number I had in mind on day one!

As I was mulling his offer, I noticed this cute little bracelet in one of his other

display cases... It's sterling and the puffy heart is covered in rubies. I told the

dealer I'd pay his price for the fish set if he agreed to throw in the bracelet!

And, he did!

So... Hillsville fun is over now and it's back to work tomorrow. Back to the gym, and

my usual routine now that summer hours are over and we're back to working our

normal hours and on Fridays again. I'm actually looking forward to it. Fall is my

favorite season in North Carolina... Next to Spring, and winter when it snows, and

summer when the pool temperature is exactly 84 degrees. So, happy Fall to you!