Saturday fun (with a PS later)

 It's 11 a.m. and I've been up and busy since 7. Crossword was too hard (it usually is on Saturday) but I got wordle in 4 tries. I decided to drive to Irondale to visit this yard sale and was so glad I did. I made a side trip on the way to Old Fort Townsend as I hadn't been out there in several years. The road to the park was sure nice. Too bad the city can't do something about their horrible roads. They seem to be getting worse all the time.  Anyhow, the park was very pretty and well maintained. Lots of campers.Saw one old guy walking from the park back up to the highway and it made me kind of sad to watch him. Had several bags so I'm assuming he was homeless.

I spent $9 at the sale. I have to be very choosy what I decide to bring home because I know however many pieces I bring it, I really need to take that many pieces out again. And it worked quite well today. Plus I got to visit with my pal, Barbara Shaw. She lives nearby and we've been close friends for years but we're both too lazy to get off our butts and go visit each other. We laughed about that.

I've never lived my ironing board because it is soooooo heavy. I found one at this sale for $5 and was so pleased that it was in good shape and very lightweight.  Made my day!  I took my old one down to the laundry room so am hoping somebody will take it home.

                                                                      My new board.

I also bought a really cool fish mobile for $2. I love mobiles and this one is very colorful.

My last two purchases were a dollar each. A nice wood box and a pretty little jewelry box. I'll find a use for the wood box sooner or later or I might ask my neighbor if she can use it. I'll give the small jewelry box as a gift.

I ended up taking a small wire basket full of old thread spools and a colorful box that once held Costco greeting cards to the laundry room. Along with my old board.  Seems like everytime I find something new, I have to rearrange to find the perfect spot. I didn't like the way my computer table area didn't have more writing desk area so I fixed that up and by moving things here and there. Put my printer over on the back of the sewing table and a few things in the hall closet.  Much better now.

Well,  even though I'm worn out from climbing up and down on my step ladder and rearranging, I think I'll make a quick run over to the farmers market by the rec center. I have a lot of free coupons to use up.

I'll be starting another cross stitch pattern tonight. Finished my mother hen and chick yesterday.

And here's two things I saw on Facebook that amused me.

It's 12:30 now.  Wonder what I did that is causing me so much right shoulder pain.  Whatever. I can just sit and rest. Not really in the mood to sew.  I went to the farmers market and as usual, it was quite the carnival atmosphere. People sitting all over the rec center grass, babies playing on the sidewalk ands several people playing guitars and singing. Crowded too.  I took my walker (never could have managed otherwise) and had to weave my way around folks standing to talk in the walkway. Hate that.  Yeah, I know. I sound like an old crab.

 I picked up another dozen eggs ($9) and some strawberries, a cucumber, some lettuce, and green onions. Never could shop there without the coupons. Really expensive. Would have liked to have bought some doughnuts or bread or something along that line but the coupons are only good for produce. 

I noticed a lot of deer on Lawrence Street. Fawns too. Three of the bigger deer had climbed right up the rockery of the house next to my aunt Elva's and were having lunch. I should have gone back to take a picture.  I stopped at Penny Saver on the way home as I wanted a heated mitey bite sandwich. Picked up a couple lotto tickets too.

I'm kind of worn out now. I think I'll just loaf the rest of the day.  I do have this tweety bird pattern that my sister gave me so if I get my second wind, I'll sew her up and stuff it.