I thought it was innocent enough- ads in the newspaper for local sales this weekend that Kenny and I could peruse for fun and potentially come across a few items for our future home in the process. WELL. The first stop wasn't too eventful. Couch, yes. For us? No. We purchased a few awesomely antique English Composition books for me to decorate my future Writing Room with and moved on.
THEN we headed to what was, I thought, going to be a simple neighborhood sale. We arrived with only a half hour left, but believe me- it was a sight to behold. :) It just...kept...going. I think it was a church that was filled with stuff that must have been donated by everyone within a five mile radius. Correction- every Latvian within a five mile radius.
I began to notice that some folks weren't speaking English, but I couldn't place the language. Then there was mention of all things Latvian on one of the signs. Who knew we would get such a culteral experience while shopping at this rummage sale? The music was great and the people were very nice, helping us purchase a 1960's Remmington typewriter (for $5) and good natured about bartering for a kitchen table. Kenny bartered down a Latvian and was admired for it, with the same man coming to the car as we were leaving to say, "I don't know what kind of husband he'll be, but he drives a hard bargain!" It was a great day.
Another great day? Getting pampered by the wife of our officiant, Julie, at her house where she sells a line of natural beauty products. Just brides and their bridal party/family invited, so plenty of wedding talk. Good conversation, hand treatments, foot treatments, and I bought some really nice makeup taboot. Kenny, honey, I know you said you like me without makeup (repeatedly when I told you I bought some), and you will see me plenty of times in our lives without it, but if we're having a ton of pictures taken of us in the coming months, this girl will wear makeup. But the thought is sweet.
On a wedding note, the bridesmaid dresses are ordered. Phew! The ring is being made. Yay! And Kenny and I are spending today crossing off other things on our To Do lists, which may include registering at REI if we can. Man, it will feel good to get some more things done.
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