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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The story of the egg scale
Several years ago, during a trip to South Carolina, my daughter and I went to several antique shops. Between the two of us, we found several vintage thingies that we added to our collections.
But for today, I wanted to share about something that I had never seen before. It was a vintage Farm Master Egg scale from Sears Roebuck & Co.
We first saw this scale in a little shop in Florence. I thought it was so interesting, but passed it up. At $12, it was more then my usual thrifty spending habits.
We picked up a few business cards at this particular shop, and headed out in search of more bargains. We landed at the Thieves Market, which was a huge warehouse, packed to the gills with stuff! And guess what? They also had a vintage Farm Master Egg scale. But the price was not $12. Oh No!! It was marked.......... $48! Whoa!
Now here was something that I had never seen before, and now I've run into it twice, with a $36 price difference. Boy, now I was wishing I had picked up this little gem.
With our prizes in hand, we headed back to the hotel for a night of rest, so we could venture out again the next day.
Georgetown SC is a historical landmark town. We've never visited there before, so we thought we would take a buzz through this little town. And low and behold, there was an Antique mall. Guess it wouldn't hurt to take a browse through.
And yes, of course you know what I am going to tell you. Here it was again! The Farm Master Egg scale. But wait! What's this?? What did you say the price was?? But it is in such poor condition!!
I called my daughter over to take a look. Surely my eyes were not seeing the price right. Oh, it is?? You mean to tell me this egg scale is..... it is.......
$78!!!!!
Auugghhhhhh!!!!!
Now I have been thrift hunting for a lonnngggg time, but I cannot ever remember finding something with such a huge (scalping) I mean difference. A difference of $66 from the first one that we saw!
So you know what we did?? Yep, we jumped in the car, and we drove back to Florence! We not only found the egg scale for $12.00, but my daughter found several other items while we were there.
So what is the moral of this story?
Buy it when you see it the first time :-)
We first saw this scale in a little shop in Florence. I thought it was so interesting, but passed it up. At $12, it was more then my usual thrifty spending habits.
We picked up a few business cards at this particular shop, and headed out in search of more bargains. We landed at the Thieves Market, which was a huge warehouse, packed to the gills with stuff! And guess what? They also had a vintage Farm Master Egg scale. But the price was not $12. Oh No!! It was marked.......... $48! Whoa!
Now here was something that I had never seen before, and now I've run into it twice, with a $36 price difference. Boy, now I was wishing I had picked up this little gem.
With our prizes in hand, we headed back to the hotel for a night of rest, so we could venture out again the next day.
Georgetown SC is a historical landmark town. We've never visited there before, so we thought we would take a buzz through this little town. And low and behold, there was an Antique mall. Guess it wouldn't hurt to take a browse through.
And yes, of course you know what I am going to tell you. Here it was again! The Farm Master Egg scale. But wait! What's this?? What did you say the price was?? But it is in such poor condition!!
I called my daughter over to take a look. Surely my eyes were not seeing the price right. Oh, it is?? You mean to tell me this egg scale is..... it is.......
$78!!!!!
Auugghhhhhh!!!!!
Now I have been thrift hunting for a lonnngggg time, but I cannot ever remember finding something with such a huge (scalping) I mean difference. A difference of $66 from the first one that we saw!
So you know what we did?? Yep, we jumped in the car, and we drove back to Florence! We not only found the egg scale for $12.00, but my daughter found several other items while we were there.
So what is the moral of this story?
Buy it when you see it the first time :-)
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Happy Easter
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said" (Matt. 28:6)
May the light of the Savior's love shine on you today.
It's a free gift..........Have a blessed Easter
May the light of the Savior's love shine on you today.
It's a free gift..........Have a blessed Easter
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Welcome Spring
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
St. Patrick's Day
Have you ever noticed that on St. Patrick's Day, everyone seems to be a little bit Irish?? It's pouring down rain here the last couple of days, which makes everything that is green, appear that much greener.
I only have a few of pieces of Jadeite. I love the cool green colors.
Isn't it perfect for a piping hot cup of tea on St. Patrick's Day?
Erin Go Baugh
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Three exciting novellas
These three beautifully written novellas written by Anne Greene, are ones to capture your heart and imagination.
A Rebel Spy is knee deep in the Civil War. Sophie is a spy for the Confederacy. Who would think a woman could be a spy. When she is captured by Yankee Major Brent Bartell, he captures more than she expects.
Lord Bentley Needs a Bride follows Lord Bentley as he must choose a bride before the end of the year. There are twists and turns in finding a bride. A jealous brother thwarting his efforts. Does Lord Bentley finally find a bride?
An Undaunted Matchmaker
Eve has been helping coming of age girls from the orphanage find a husband. But she herself is not wanting a husband. Rafe is just as determined to make Eve his bride.
These three novellas are interesting and enlightening. Clean faith based stories. You will enjoy these stories especially if you enjoy historical fiction.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Florida days
Many of you may still be in the middle of snow and cold. But this is what the weather was like yesterday.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Presidents Day
"The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger. The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier, defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country."
~George Washington ~
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Happy Valentines Day
Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart.
(Kay Knudsen)
Happy Valentine's Day
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