Saturday morning was one of those beautiful February days we sometimes get in Georgia. Cool but with the sun shining and a promise of a warming day. We head out early after a stop for coffee, I love those machines in the QT that give you the Vanilla Cappuccino! Moving onward to Chattanooga, TN. We are headed to the other side of the mountain and a small town where we are to pick up a tube tester that my DH has bought. The man has told us it is his Grandfathers and that he once had a TV shop and they are now selling off all these old electronics. DH is a old radio guy (or a guy who likes old radios) and loves all these old electronics so it's a exciting trip for him. Me, well it's a beautiful day and there is a promise of stopping at a few Thrifts on the way home.
While the men are looking over all the electronic stuff I continue to wander around and take photos of all this great rusty stuff
Then I spy this box and well the lid is off and so I peek inside
Lots of just junk but also I see a few treasures
I inquire if they are for sale and he says make me an offer
I did and picked out five items for $5!
This item below is the one we drove up here for...
He is pleased with his purchase of this tube tester and is making a pile of other stuff to buy, he is a happy 'picker' right now
This was just a small portion of the stuff he was sorting through
Very cool canning jar lids
WHOA....WHAT IS THIS????
Just laying there in the dirt
This is one very cool, very rusty & dirty lantern
I am in love with all it's rusty coolness! Can it be bought? Yes!!
So I bring home six items including my lantern for $6
Oil & Vinegar with a salt & pepper shakerCute little 'dutch' boy planter
This is really 'guy stuff' and I have no idea what it all is but there were lots of little smiles of happiness on his face so I guess it was some really good finds.......we enjoyed our pickin in Tennessee!
Ya'll come back now!
25 comments:
Linda, looks like you made out pretty well...you should have bought the tractor with the snowplow...never know when you will need it!
What is the cute little figure with the black cap, is it a vase?
Have a great week
You had yourself one exciting adventure.
I have no idea what DH 'stuff' was - my FIL was into ham radios - is that the same?
But I loved your 'stuff'. What are you going to do what that lantern? I bet you will do something wonderful.
Wasn't the weather gorgeous?
Sandie
That sound like so much fun!
I also try to ask sometime, they can only say no..
Nice buy! I read somewhere that tractor seat are very collectable???
Have a nice evening,
Great junk! We would have lots of fun junking together.
Have a good Monday!
How fun! I love that Dutch Boy planter.
Looks like such fun! You did well with your purchases!
Hugs,
Polly
What a lot of great stuff!
Now that is what I call thrifting!!~ I love that stuff, and once cleaned up you have yourself some cool items......
Come visit my blog for a little 'sunshine' today. sandie
You did hit the jackpot! What fun treasures to find.
OMG! JUST LOOKING AT YOUR PICTURES OF ALL THAT JUNK MADE MY HEART BEAT FASTER! THAT RUSTY LANTERN LOOKS REALLY, REALLY OLD. LOVE IT!
THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG AND LEAVING A COMMENT. NOW I HAVE ANOTHER FUN BLOG TO VISIT!
CHEERS, JUDY
That sounds like so much fun! I love rummaging through old barns...if only I had the nerve to knock on doors and ask to look around.
They should have let you do a guest spot on the show "Pickers"! I love the lantern and Dutch boy planter. Glad you found some good stuff!
Linda! I love this! Please come link it! I love this! Oh man. I gotta come visit you! We can go junkin' all day! Totally awesome!
Your junk looks pretty good to me and the little dutch boy is so cute. What a fun day you and hubby had picking up your junk/treasures. It sure was a nice day weather wise on Saturday. I think that Spring may be coming shortly:)
Joyce
Hi Linda...Thanks for stopping by!...always enjoy your visits.
Wow...$6 bucks for all your treasures!!! What a fun sunny Georgia day...glad you had so much fun, have a great week my friend,
xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Hi Linda and thank you for popping in to see me. Oh, how much fun to find all of these olden things. I'm in love with that little dutch boy vase.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Wow, you found lots of goodies and a great price! I love finding old stuff like that and it's kinda hard to do these days!
Katherine
Well Linda, it looks like you and DH had a great day finding some treasures! I love the old laterns as well. I have two that were my grandpa's and until just recently were part of our living room decor. They still work just fine. I also did a little dumpster diving this past summer and retrieve an old latern for Troy. It needed a new mantle but now works great and is at our trailer.
Probably cost you a fortune in gas to get there, but when you can get to pick in Tennessee...I say why not.
Here's hoping that Julie and find some treasures along our route.
Did you watch Jake tonight? I'm sure him and Ali get together.. that stupid Roselyn, what's with her?
My tooth hurts. Thank god it's a fake crown. My next appointment isn't till March 1st. Unreal.
Love Ya
Claudie
xoxo
I like the little dutch boy the best : )
Every guy should have a tube tester. I remember our first TV was given to us by a neighbor who moved and didn't want to move it, it had a bad tube and my dad took them out one at a time and took them in to be tested.
When I studied electronics in trade school, tubes were almost obsolete, and transistors were cutting edge.
Now, transistors are obsolete.
I hate to admit I have lived through three entire generations of technology.
Don't you just love days like that!!!?
I am seriously loving the finds, girl!
Looks like you had a great time & got some really nice treasures! Congrats! Wishing you many more great picks ahead!
Hi Linda,
Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog! I love old stuff too and love the dirty lantern. Clean that baby up and it'll be very cool!!
Marcia
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