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28 June 2009

Shopping for Flagstaff Buys

Sterling silver jewelry
Berta and I spent a bit of time shopping in Flagstaff. At an antique store I found some nice deals on the above jewelry plus a thimble. Every time I buy sterling I call it my retirement.

Four charm bracelets make a necklace
The little tower below the thimble is a charm of Desert View Tower located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. One of the charm bracelets belonged to my maternal grandmother, one to my Mom, and two are mine. I’ve been collecting since I was a kid.

The wall mount mirror is for the camper and was made in Japan. Got that, plus some clothes, at the Goodwill weigh and pay where most everything costs about $1 per pound.

Tevas & a micro towel for traveling
In old town there are at least four outdoor sporting goods stores. I was in need of new sandals. The towel will be perfect for backpacking and my trip to South Africa.

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13 June 2009

Secondhand Me

Hand inlaid tray by Couroc of Monterey California
Going to town is dangerous for me. I tend to check out the thrift and antique shops and always seem to find something to buy. The above tray is for a friend in Yarnell who collects Couroc.

Grand Staircase Escalante
I stopped at LeFevre overlook on the way to Kanab for the great view.

Sterling silver & abalolne Horny Toad pin and pendant
Then had to look over what the Native American ladies had for sale. They set up to sell here to tourists. Usually it’s just low priced necklaces that are mass produced. Yet occasionally they have something unusual, like the horned lizard pin above.

On the way home I stopped in Fredonia. At the Animal Rescue Thrift Shop I bought a sterling silver chain for $1. Then went to the local Antique store and scored the sterling silver and turquoise cluster ring which is “old pawn” from the 1950s. A perfect fit.

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02 March 2009

The Gypsy life of a seasonal Park Ranger – Fall and Winter 2006-2007

Oyster Mushroom, choice edible
After the Barter Fair I enjoyed fall mushroom gathering in southwest Oregon before resuming my gypsy life. There isn’t a side dish any better than sautéed wild mushrooms. But just like any wild edible, know what you’re eating.

1954 Sears kit cabin Cave Junction Oregon

Colleen & Dave’s 1954 Sears kit-cabin
The monthly gathering of the Domino Dames fell on Halloween where we gathered at Colleen’s for a full day of eating, drinking and playing Mexican Train Dominoes.

Arizona desert
As the temperatures began to drop in Oregon I felt the draw of the southern desert and returned to Yarnell to park where I had the previous winter.

Little house/garage
On the property where I park there is a little house, actually a partially converted garage. So Berta and I set up a bunch of tables inside and put out stuff to sell. About once a month, when we felt like it, we’d put up signs and have a garage sale. Both of us are notorious collectors, so once in a while have to high grade to make room.

Set up to sell
This was the first winter I actually got a land-line telephone and went online with dial-up. Believe me, it was a giant step. And as you all know, the internet is addictive, and I didn’t even know what a blog was. Yet I spent a lot of time sitting at my computer and looking out the window at the birds…

Gambel’s Quail
…and other wildlife.

Mule deer at bird feeder Yarnell Arizona

Mule deer
Towards the end of March I hooked up the 5th-wheel and went to sell my jewelry at the Deming, New Mexico Gem and Mineral Show. Sold a little, bought more, and had a great time with rock people.

Booth at Gem and Mineral Show Deming New Mexico

My booth
As spring arrived I camped in the desert knowing that this winter of fun was almost over and I’d soon be moving on once again.

Sunrise near Freeman Road, southeastern Arizona

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