Home again

The White Pines flea market is over. My brother and sister in law have done the RAGBRAI ride in Iowa, and that means it is August. Where has the summer gone. Lodi schools start today. Stockton in a couple weeks. We have been blessed of late, with near perfect weather. No, actually PERFECT weather and more to come. Every day is in 80's or low 90s with nights in 50s and 60s. What could be better. and lovely sunshiney days with a delta breeze.

The Flea Market was wonderful. We were there before it opened waiting in line with the other eager bargain seekers. Such a fun atmosphere. we spotted Francis' car when Gene dropped us gals off at the top of the driveway. And before we got down the hill we spied Francis herself with her arms full of picture frames. Minutes later the doors were opened and people poured in from all entrances to the building and the furniture shed. Wow! Every year I am astounded how many people know about this and rush from room to room only to end up waiting in a line to pay. Each room has a theme. Linens (my fav), childrens, ladies clothes, mens clothing, housewares, etc. You have to pay in the room you are in. And wait for bagging and marking things sold. I like to check children's games for interesting finds, but my grandkids have so many already I didn't find anything new for them this year. I found each dog a new stuffed toy. And some wonderful linens for craft projects and house. Then it's fun to help your friends find things they are looking for, and gathering in the kitchen for a lemonade and something from the bake sale to compare finds and carry things back to the car. Then one more round of the rooms before going back to campsite to unload and walk the dogs. I stayed behind while friends went on to lunch and then met them again at 2 back in the flea market kitchen for more shopping. Francis returned to the flea market 8 times on saturday. I have not seen her stash yet. We ran into her again sunday morning and sat awhile to visit and rest our feet. They reduce prices on sunday, so the last minute shopping was fun. Some things I hoped to pick up the 2nd day were already gone. It's just as well. I really didn't need them. Rosemary and Jerry came up on Sunday. He bought an armload of books, and he didn't even want to be there. LOL He was a good sport. Here'a a pic of them.