Eastburn Adventures

So this morning was like most other Saturday mornings, except that Robert and I had a date.  I had learned from a friend at work about an estate auction here in town and that there was some "knitting stuff."  Now, I've never been to an auction before, but Robert grew up with this.  His parents had flea market booths, and although I really enjoy browsing flea markets and vintage or antique items, I'm not one to buy something with the intent to sell it for a profit.  Robert was very happy to escort me to my first auction and teach me the ropes.

First of all, a lot of auctions occur outdoors.  It was like 20 degrees this morning.  Thanks to my dear hubby, I was cozy in my long johns and Harry Potter scarf (wish I'd had the Short-Row hat done, though!).  Second, you have to dig through boxes and remember what you want and where it was - and then keep an eye on it so someone doesn't move it.  Third, when you're with your husband and ask him to bid for you - don't get caught up in the excitement and bid against him!  Sorry, Babe.  Fourth, sometime's you just have to give up on understanding what's going on and rely on the expert. 

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Huh?  Anyway, Robert scored a really cool little 4-drawer wooden chest for $15 and then while he was putting it in the truck, he left me alone with the bidder number.  Okay, so I had scouted out The Box, and was there waiting, but this was happening too fast.  I just kept saying "yip," as Robert had taught me, and when he came back, I was the proud owner of The Box.  (Nope, I won't tell you what I paid!)

The Box was quite large, and filled with a lot of old scissors, vintage sewing supplies, including probably a 100 wooden spools of thread, and yes, some "knitting stuff." 

This is just some of the haul.  There were some old stitch markers and point protectors, needle gauges, and some circulars.  You can tell that some of the needles are pretty old, and maybe they are the same as the Boye's that you can still buy at Michael's or Hobby Lobby, but I'm especially proud of the wooden case.  Plus, it's nice to know that even though my KnitPicks Options will still be my needles of choice to work with, I'm taking care of these supplies that belonged to the prior generation and I get to share in the history of our craft. 

It was a good morning.