Not much going on and Some Finds

Well girls not much going on this week.Mung (dog) has found a toad in the yard which he is obsessed with.We threw it over the fence twice but it keeps coming back.I like them they mean luck but if he keeps coming back he won't fair so lucky.LoL..Mung is a paw talker which means he pats and claws at things and likes to toss things in the air with his mouth...Been rainy here..Good for the garden today was suppossed to be severe storms.We had one come through around 8 am knocked down the canopy and we had to unplug everything.But now it's clear till later tonite.Drives me nuts the TV hipes everyone into a frenzy then nothing.So when it really does happen people don't pay attention.I'm one that's slightly prepared for whatever comes my way.. Hubs found this for me...Do you know what it is??

A beautiful antique wool hetchel..Now I have Two. He tried to tell me to get rid of my other one but it was so differnt I couldn't part with it. I am sticking to my rule of one thing in one thing out.Got rid of a antique green chippy paint bucket for this...

Antique Hay Fork...

This next one I debated on.Was on the fence because wasn't sure if I wanted it but thought no one at market would give me a reasonable price and didn't feel like shipping....
I do this alot lately with market because in our area they are getting cheap or just don't understand good antiques.The Walmart generation..sigh.. and the older people who do understand don't need things.Recently hubs was driving through town and saw this young guy throwing stuff into a dumpster.He noticed some of the old chippy paint, iron planters in the dumpster, so he stopped to ask if he could have them.The guy says I don't want people taking stuff out.He said his grandfather died and he needed to clean out the pole building.So hubs said I'll pay you for them and the other stuff in the building.He says no.He then says I'm only throwing away the stuff that looks like junk and no one will buy.Hubby tells him well you are throwing away good stuff now.The guy just couldn't understand the value in the old stuff so hubs gave up.LoL..

Love the lady liberty..Antique Shredded Wheat printed shipping box...It ended up as my side table by the couch for my Ipad and magazines to sit..

Tomorrow I'm planning a picking day trip.Hubby fixed my jeep so all should go well.Yes I put water and tools just in case.but fingers crossed nothing goes wrong..Hopefully will find some goodies..Not much happening been working on my swap gifts and puttering around the garden.Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!~Amy

Monday Finally

As most of you know mondays and tuesdays are my weekend this time of year.Thursday through sunday we are either out picking or doing markets..This weeks adventures didn't turn out as planned so I'm thankful for monday..smile..Friday I planned a trip to a differnt area to pick and to check out a flea market in the area.It was supposed to be 3 community sales in the area.Well it was all baby stuff and not worth the hour drive.So I was talking to hubby and asking why we never go to a town that is about a hour from us and decided to check the listings and as luck would have it they were having their town yardsale saturday.We left early and got there about 6:30 am stopped at one sale and started off to search for more.I was so excited old houses,small town and old treasures to be found.Well stop #2 water and smoke coming from the jeep.My thermostat broke and the hose broke( Had a hole).Hubby had no tools with him and we are so rural, we are sure or friend would not find us.Heck we weren't even sure were we were.LoL so I punch in the GPS for a garage.Great just 1/3 mile so we poured some water in and chanced getting there..Closed Saturday..So we figure we are stuck and facing a big tow bill home.I looked over the hill and saw a lady setting up yardsale so walked down to ask if she had any tools.She gave us the tools and water so hubby was able to fix it till we could get back to town.I was sooo thankful for the kindness of strangers.I offered her some money but she refused saying she was helped before and happy to return it.I'm still dissapointed missing all those "Old House" sales but thankful we got home safely.Hubby fixed it right away once we got the part and took me to a few local sales...Usually we go berry picking at a local farm but this year the weird weather has affected the crops so they didn't have the pick your own but did have strawberries left...

Yummm my favorite part of summer fresh fruits and veggies that taste like real food. I love to grow and go to local farms and stands to get them at their freshest.I bought a whole flat to freeze,nibble and bake these.....

Yummy scones!!! See mondays can be wonderful..smile..I got the recipe at http://confessionsoftart.blogspot.com/2009/03/strawberry-scones.html  The only thing I changed was I used whipping cream sometimes called heavy cream and added 2 capfulls of vanilla extract and added a little less cream because the fresh strawberries were juicy. Let me tell you they are delicious!! Moist and springy! They freeze well too but I don't think they'll make it that long..smile...Hope you all have a great week!~Amy

Our New Friend

 Been Busy Busy here,but in good ways mostly.Look at this sweet visitor we have been seeing.He must have been someones pet as he is fairly tame..He gets along well with the animal mengerie and has made many friends....

 Got a funny story for you.Last week I got a case of food poisioning.(yep I knew there was a reason the restraunt menu was not in my phone book.LoL) So I was laying on the couch so I wouldn't disturb hubby much.He was sleeping in the bedroom.Well I hear this horrible racket from up in the loft.Banging then the cat chasing something.My first thought was to much old stuff drug up there must of bought a spook home.LoL..This was around 2 am.Thud Bang Thud Run. All of a sudden it came in the living room.Ahhhh it's a Bat!!!!! So I hit the floor and start screaming.Hubby comes in and see's me on the floor in his half sleep state and thinks I'm screaming because I'm sick.He doesn't even see the bat flying around in circles or realize I'm screaming BAT! Finally he looks up were I'm pointing and wakes up.He had to hit it down with a broom and throw a towel over it and throw it outside.It must have got in through one of the window screens.Uggh bats,snakes,spiders and stink bugs I can not stand....Got my bike basket planted....

 The plants will cascade down the front to the ground and are drought tolerant since I forget to water often..smile...

 My bucket garden is working out great..No weeding is going to be just wonderful!

 Already cutting lettuce and ready for the second planting of spring onions. Planted heirloom tomatoes one was called Abe Lincoln.Got 10 buckets total.Most planted from seed. Did a compact bush cucumber so it would grow better in the container.The only thing I'm not sure about is the zuchinni since it likes to trail but I'm thinking I can train it to grow up and along the fence.

Well the weekend was cold and windy but now the rest of the week is supposed to be 90's.Easing in to the lazy early weekdays and rush of the weekends (thurs-sun)..Been planning some day trips for the summer.I like campy little attractions and discovering small towns.We are lucky to be close to Gettysburg so plan on playing tourist alot.Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial day and hugged or thanked a military person for standing up for our country.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Pitter Patter and Swap signup reminder

Ok well as you know I've been trying so hard not to keep stuff from Picking.Also trying to live by the rule one thing in,one thing out.This week lots of great finds but they will all go to market except this beautiful picture.Sorry it's a little sideways the flash kept glaring straight on.It's a real painting on canvas.Hubby keeps trying to talk me into taking it out of the frame to see if it's signed and to "tighten" it a little.I'm afraid of damaging it,I'm not sure how to properly care for it. So just want to let it alone and feather dust it once in awhile.He keeps saying I could have that roadshow piece LoL..The paint does have some crazing from years but it only adds to the aged beauty of it..Gotta tell you a funny story about the sale I bought this at we got there early well I walked around a sec or two then got to were they had the pay table set up and saw this old man with a few things and a antique bucket,Oh my goodness just drool worthy.So he's telling her if she don't give him a deal he'll put it back.She's saying well that was my grannies.I'm thinking please,please put it back.He says I'll give you $3 for it.I'm thinking Oh my goodness say NO!!! I'll give you $30 for it.But patiently biting my tongue as it would be rude to interfere with someone Else's sale.In the meantime hubby is on the other side saying Amy repeatedly and come over here and wondering why I'm completely ignoring him with the dazed look..The lady say hmmm Ok $3 and the old man gets his bucket.Then I'm thinking offer the old man $20 but then that would interfere with me making a deal with the sellers if I find something.So my heart sank and I pouted about the bucket the next couple of stops..smile..I did get some wonderful stuff at the sale and she gave me good deal too.I know can't get it all but sometimes there is just that piece you've been searching for.LoL....My seeds in the bucket garden are coming along nicely might go for some plants tomorrow.Just need like 3 plants and some pretty flowers for my bicycle basket..Well mainly just wanted to stop in and remind everyone that I need your swap info by Sunday.I know a few girls were thinking about it and a few I haven't got your emails.So if you sent it and I didn't confirm resend as it didn't reach me..Link is on top of sidebar if you need info .Been beautiful weather the last few days.We've been driving alot so enjoy seeing all the farmhouses and gardens coming to life.Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!~Amy