The Longest Yard Sale lives on........

Yes, 450 miles of junk and more junk.  What could be better?  I know Texas......but, this will have to do for now.  For anyone who is not familiar, this sale was started about 7 or 8 years ago because the interstate had taken all the traffic off of the 127 Corridor which runs from Alabama to Ohio.  So some smart guy decided a way to bring the people back would be to have a huge and I mean huge yardsale and so he did.  I have gone every year, but one, and this year has proved to be good as ever.  The first couple of years I drove over to Gadsden and drove north to Kentucky, this was a chore, lots of traffic, to many people.  So the last few years I have left on Tuesday or Wednesday and drove up 75 to Covington, Kentucky and started at the top and drove down to Chattanooga.  By going early you don't have to deal with all the kids and the rif raf.  Mostly just blue hairs.  'Cause everyone else is at work.  By far the best deals are in Kentucky.  Some of the best stuff I have came from Kentucky.  And I have to tell you I usually end up

keeping most of it.  Like this Fretwork from a guy in Pall Mall, Tenn.  I almost couldn't get it in the truck.   Love it.  And this little child's playpen or cart on wheels......who still has this stuff, it is in great shape.  It brings tears........  One girl I met, could have been my twin, she had the best stuff I wanted it all, here's what I got from her.  She had a great cupboard I wanted but, she wouldn't sell it. (I can relate.)  Of course, there were butter pats, that makes 174, and this doll with a body, I don't think its her body, but none the less.  Also found this darling man selling purple bottles so in honor of my idol Michael, I had to buy some and because if you bought 10 or more they were only $2 a piece.  Love it..........

But, I must tell you this is not for the average bear.  Its, grooling, lots of walking and unfortunately, it is 50% true Yard Sale stuff, toys, kids clothes, and yuck, and then 25% is that dealer who took all his stuff out of his  space at the mall and is trying to get rich on the side of the road.  And then there is that wonderful guy who has cleaned out his grandmothers house or an   estate sale and is just looking to get rid of it cheap.  Love those guys.  And you do have to be careful where you stop.  Especially if you are by yourself.  Don't stop at a house with no other cars and a boiling pot outside.  You might be for dinner.   Things you must know are, you must not be afraid to get dirty, you must not be afraid to dig in dirty old boxes with rat pills, or be afraid to slug some Yankee chick who's, digging through your pile of stuff.........

Which brings me to another subject.  The other day at Lakewood Janice (Larry Cooks' wife beside us) and I were discussing how a girl just has to be ready to cold cock some b_____ if need be.  And lulu was just appalled.  She could not believe we would fight.  I mean it is a way of life here in the south.  A girls got to be able to protect her own.  Less I digress.........I will shut up now cause when lulu reads this she will probably revoke my blogging license. 

Here is a picture of some more stuff.  Enjoy the pictures and think about going next year.  If you love junk, you'll love it.   Cheers, Lauri