The 127 Corridor Yard Sale is over for another year. *sigh* Mr. Hollow and I ran solo, since Farmerboy decided to stay home and house sit. Our starting destination... the tip top of Kentucky. (While planning our trip, we decided to run for 2 days -- ending near Crossville, Tennessee.)
During the week, the weather forecast called for warm temps, possible storms and 40% chance of rain. Mr. Hollow and I remained positive. If there is one thing the weather has taught us this year, it is to make the best out of a wet situation. So... we arrived filled with optimism at our motel in 80 degree sunny weather and woke up the following morning to rain... A torrential downpour actually.
Taking advantage of our dry room, we delayed our departure. When the rain suddenly turned to mist, our search began! :) A few sales had to be passed, since the proprietors decided they did not want to greet the morning weather. No worries though... There were plenty other venues open. The mist let up periodically, and we had blessed overcast skies with temps in the mid 70's! Yippee!!
The first day would see us arrive at our motel around 4 o'clockish, which is not out of the ordinary. After having a light supper, I made use of my Kindle loaded with newly purchased episodes of "Flea Market Flip". Kind of appropriate, right? ;)
On the second day, the weather man promised skies of blue with temps in the 80's. This pic is the only sun our travels would see for the day... The very last venue attended. I am not complaining though, the temps stayed in the 70's under overcast skies. Beautiful mild weather that mocked Fall. Our hunt lasted until 6 o'clock and was an absolute blast. :)
If you have not attended a 127 sale, I highly recommend it. One little tidbit of advice: Around mid afternoon, figure out the town you would like to end in, call ahead and book a room. The motel stays are few and far between.
Today, I am finishing my unpacking, cleaning some finds and getting some groceries. With a quick peek at the local thrift store thrown in! ;) It is always nice to be home and unwind a little before heading back to work. I feel like I have been gone for months! A post will follow soon with some of my finds for this year.
A huge thanks to all the vendors, old and new, who endured the torrential rains. You are all the greatest! And to the fellow scavengers that we laughed and talked with at breakfast and met along the route, we hope to see you all happy and well next year! :)
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One of these years I want to make it. Looks like fun!
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