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April 18, 2012 By 3 Comments

I really wanted to get to a couple of thrift stores here in Flagstaff while I was here, but that was not to be. I did get over to Tuesday Morning, and found a couple of really good deals there, though.

I found two bras that were normally $39 that had been marked down to $10 each. I also found a hank of really nice soft yarn that is a blend of cotton and viscose, regularly sold for $12.99 but marked $4.00, probably because they only had one left.

My best find this week

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Thrifty Thursday

April 12, 2012 By 7 Comments

While we were poking around Shamrock today, we found a really neat thrift store, P.J.’s. It is located on Main Street in downtown Shamrock, right next to the Blarney Stone.

I found two  things I couldn’t leave behind. The first thing is something I really do not need, but check it out! It was made in Austria. My maternal grandmother was from Austria, so I took it as a “sign” that I had to have it! It was also marked down from $75 to $25, so that clenched the sale. It is so fragile and beautiful! I didn’t count how many plates and bowls but there are 4 cups and 4 saucers in this set, so at least I have a service for 4. Yeah, I am a sucker for pretty dishes.

Porcelain dishes from Austria!

One of the cups

Bottom of cup "Victoria-Austria 265"

One of the bowls

The second thing I bought was another Pyrex bowl. This one is a divided bowl and also has a lid. It was $6.00

1.5 quart divided Pyrex Bowl with lid

Did you get to a thrift store this week? What goodies did you find? Link up below to share your Thrifty Thursday finds with us.

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Thrifty Thursday

April 5, 2012 By 4 Comments

This week I found a vintage Pyrex dish with a lid for only $12! I am going to be using this in my microwave to steam veggies, instead of using plastic wrap.

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Thrifty Thursday

March 30, 2012 By 9 Comments

So technically, this is Friday, but I wanted to share this fabulous thrift store find with you before I forget, and next week is going to be so busy around here.

Sewing table

I have been wanting to get a new table for sewing in the RV. The one I had is just a little bit too big, and has to be moved onto the bed every time we travel. Which means I have to move it onto the bed every morning then take it off every night. I was looking for something just like this, a sewing machine cabinet. This one was only $20 at a thrift store in Tallapoosa, Georgia!

It opens up

The top opens up just like every sewing machine cabinet I have ever seen. When it is open, it is just a little bit too long for the space I have, but I can turn it sideways a little bit when I am sewing and it will open all the way up. The best part is that I can leave the sewing project out overnight if I want to and just close up the top out of the way.

The sewing machine was still in it

One of the best parts of finding this cabinet is that the old sewing machine was still in it. I am sure that thing doesn’t work, and it must weigh 40 pounds, but I think the old sewing machines looked pretty neat. It will eventually go in my sewing room in the house as a display item.

All the attachments were in there

The original box with all the sewing attachments and different feet for the sewing machine were in there too! This is such a great add on, I can’t believe I got it for only $20!

The instruction manual

Oh, and can you believe the instruction manual was there, too? There is no date in the book, so I don’t know exactly how old this thing is, but I am loving this particular find!

What have you found at a thrift shop lately? Link up below to share yours.

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Out And About: Lock And Dam Park: Rome, Georgia

March 27, 2012 By 8 Comments

Lock & Dam Park

Last week when Richard was visiting, we decided to look up points of interest in our Garmin GPS and go take a look at something new. We are so glad we did, because we would have never discovered this beautiful place in the world on our own! Coosa River Nature Center Lock and Dam Park in Rome, Georgia is about 35 or so miles from our house, but well worth the drive up there.

The locks haven't been used since 1941

Brown’s Guide to Georgia has this to say about Lock and Dam Park:

…the Lock and Dam Park illustrates the region’s (and all of Georgia’s) early river history. During the mid-1800s, before the lock and dam were built, the Coosa was busy with steamboats and barges carrying freight, passengers and mail between Rome and Greenport, Alabama. The boats had difficulty navigating some parts of the river, one of the worst points being Horseleg Shoals. Occasionally, temporary “dams” were devised by local citizens along the sides of the Coosa to create deeper water for navigation. Because of such problems, it was decided to make the Coosa River completely navigable. Six locks and dams were completed, the first in 1880. Construction of the lock and dam at what was known as Mayo’s Bar began in 1910 and opened for navigation in 1913. The lock was officially closed in 1941. Today a 730-acre regional park serves as a popular campground and fishing area while remaining one of Floyd County’s early historical landmarks…

My friend, Richard, enjoying the view

Lock and Dam Park is on the Coosa River south of Rome, Georgia. We were amazed at how beautiful this place is. Lots of spring flowers blooming the day we were there. There were also plenty of trees for shade during the summer. The whole place was inviting and pleasant and neatly manicured.

This is a real river boat used on the Coosa River

A real river boat that was used on the Coosa River is on display here. It is interesting to see the boat and read about its history. It was powered by a Buick engine!

A campsite right on the river

There is a campground with 31 RV sites. 50 amp electric service, septic service and a dump station are also available. Some of the campsites are right on the river bank. There is a primitive camping area and bathhouses, and many nature trails in the park.

One of the many nature trails in the park

Oh, and don’t forget your fishing gear! There is plenty of room on the dock and along the riverbank to cast your line and fish for crappie, stripers, and catfish.

Coosa River

Other amenities:

  • Pavilion for up to 250 people for picnics, family reunions and special groups
  • Walking trails and Observation Tower with a view of the Coosa River and mountains
  • Fernbank Science Center display with tours for special groups available
  • Meeting room
  • Trading post and bait shop that sells tackle, bait, camping and picnic supplies.
  • Canoe Rentals
  • Fishing Pier
  • Boat Ramp and Boat Docks

To get there, take US Hwy 27 South to Walker Mountain Road, or US Hwy 20 West to Georgia Hwy 100 to Blacks Bluff Road. The park hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Security closes the gate at 11:00 p.m. There is a $2.00 per vehicle parking fee. For more information or to make reservations call 706-234-5001 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Out And About: West Georgia Museum In Tallapoosa

March 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

West Georgia Museum

While our friend, Richard, was visiting, we decided to go to the West Georgia Museum in Tallapoosa.  We saw it a couple of days ago when we went to the library, and talked about going there someday.

Arrowhead display

I was really impressed with this museum. It has quite a few displays depicting early life in the west Georgia area, including arrowheads and other native American artifacts; birds and animals that were native to the area; and life sized replicas of dinosaurs that may have lived here.

The museum curator with dinosaur display in the background.

A local resident created a miniature replica of the town of Tallapoosa as it looked in the late 1800′s, using an old map as a guide. Each building is labled with the name of the business or family name who occupied the house.

A depiction of Tallapoosa in the late 1800's

There are several display rooms showing typical tools of the trade for professions such as shoemaker, doctor, and dentist from the late 1800′s.Each of those rooms has a doorbell to “ring” that plays an audio telling what you are seeing in the room. My favorite was the one showing an old telephone operator’s cord board, because I used to be an operator and actually used one of those cord boards on the job!

One ringy dingy!

I also loved seeing the general store display, especially the dry goods section with fabric and sewing notions:

The sewing section of the general store

The West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa is located at 185 Main Street, behind the library. They are open Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, and closed on Sunday and Monday. Call 770-574-3125 for tours and information. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

 

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