I walked into the GWF store, and what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a new - still in wrapping paper, white cream ware cookie jar. I looked to my right, then to my left - fortunately, no one was around; so I stopped to take a deep breath before picking it up. It was MINE!!!! I looked on the bottom, and it said $3.49.....oh my....that was good. I had to have it. Didn't need it, but had to have it. So I raced to the front of the store and got a basket (I don't usually get one because I rarely find white cream ware). Okay, the jar is safely in my basket. Now, it doesn't matter if I find anything else or not. I have one treasure, and that will do. It makes an entire week of work (at the JOB) worth it. I got to spend $3.49 on something I really really really wanted. It makes me feel HAPPY!!!! Now, I can peruse the aisles without caring if I find anything else or not. Don't want to spend too much. I have to be careful. I am on a tight budget. Can you relate?????? Anyone?????
Oh my! I can't believe it. Another white cream ware item. It's a platter. Oh, should I, or shouldn't I???? I gently pick it up. Immaculate condition. No chips, cracks. Tag on bottom reads $3.49 - mmmmm....must be the going price today. Well, I debate for about 30 seconds, and in the basket it goes. Okay - so I spent $7.98 plus tax on myself for the week. I'll be extra good for the rest of the weekend. And I can justify it a little. I always pack a lunch for work. I never never never spend money on eating out. So there!!!! And plus, I deserve it :)... and it's for Camelot.
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Thanks for your kind comments. Over the years my wife and I have spent a lot of time in thrift stores. But not so much anymore. However we do donate a lot of stuff now that we are older. I'm happy for your great find! I was always thrilled to find a book I wanted and sometimes needed. You may want to check out my wife's blog and she also is starting a new blog Sunday.http://athomeinscottsdale.blogspot.com/
Hi Debbie,
My husband (comment above) was telling me about your blog and that you had visited his. I notice that this is the first post on your blog. I started in January and I have a lot of fun blogging, but I have to tell you it can become addictive and take a lot of time. We're retired though so we have a lot of time. I love the way you told about finding the dishes. Great prices. I'll be back again to visit.
Hugs,
Charlotte
Hi Debbie,
I found your blog through Clif's. I, too, love Creamware--just didn't know it was called that!
:-)
We have a little cottage that I am planning on turning into a cute little cottage. Bargain hunting is lloottss of fun!
Love,
Kate.
Hi Debbie...I am not sure if this is your show n tell [you had left a link at Kelli's Mr. Linky on her Friday apron show n tell].
But, I did want to say that these dishes you have are very pretty. And I love the photo too of your grandmother!
Happy Show N Tell Friday...
Hope you can stop by my place for a visit.....
Dear Debbie,
You do the post for Spiritual Sundays just like you do any other post. Just post it on your regular blog. Than look down at the bottom of the post and there is a time posted. If you click on the time, it takes you to another window with just the one post on it. Then you look up at the top where the http:// thing is and copy everything in that space. Then go to Spiritual Sundays blog and sign your name and past the URL that you copied in the box. Then click on Enter. That will put your name up there where it says You're Next. Then when someone clicks on your name it will take them to the post you did on your blog. This computer stuff can be very confusing if you're not used to it. I hope this will help.
Sounds like you had a wonderful church service this morning. Thanks for sharing it with me.
Should have proof read better. Of course I meant paste - not past - the URL.
I just re-read this post. You write interesting "stuff." Now I'm eagerly awaiting the next post. Have a great day.
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