It's Time

Well, Dear Ones,

I am

getting ready for my cross country 

antiquing jaunt

with several friends . . . 

I'll keep you posted on our progress through the week.

Packing the gear:

sounds like bad weather - and boy is that a chore.

Mud boots, for sure  . . . 

raincoat and old clothes . . . 

hat to cover the wet hair . . .

loading a trailer in the rain and wind is 

just soooo much fun!

but 

it's what I do . . .

come

 rain or shine 

or wind or hail

sort of like the postal service. . . 

bringing you good stuff

no matter what!!!!

Always prowling through someone's barn or shed, 

and can't wait around for the sweet sunny days to do it!

Gotta get out there and brave the elements.

Sometimes the seller gets discouraged because the weather is poor,

and that can occasionally mean the prices are better . . .

and when the day is done and the goods are packed

and I'm washed up and warm and dry again

and lounging in a comfy spot reviewing the day's haul . . . 

having good food and better conversation with

my fellow adventurers . . . 

there's great satisfaction

in a job well done . . . 

and the sense that even tho' it's a dirty job,

somebody's gotta do it . . . 

and

 I'm

  just a little bit proud 

and delighted that it was

me 

See you soon!