Mood:
happy
I got to do everything I wanted to ! And it snowed ! It was such a great day...
Before the snow started, Beloved Hubby came through on his promise to go to the junk shop. This place isn't yer standard thrift store, it's a smorgasboard of junk, and it 's pretty cheap. I'd go every couple of weeks, but it's about a half-hour away, so I only go a couple times a year. I voiced an interest in going again sometime, and Hubby today said, 'No time like the present !'.
We got six toy cars for the 'surprise drawer' (i.e., the bribe closet), including one that looks like a long-lost member of the Cars cast, except that it's about three years old, from Tonka. They're all brand-new, and dirt cheap.
I scored a baggie of doll clothes - a wine colored velveteen and lace Cabbage Patch dress, a Barbie dress, two blouses, a jacket, and a Ken-size tuxedo coat, but in bright floral pink colors. I figure Leia or Jem can wear it. The dress is from the "Flying Butterfly" doll - I didn't know about this one until I went hunting for it. It's just-out-of-package new, and pretty, if a bit over-bright. The striped blouse with attached ascot and the matching jacket came off 2001's 'Travel Train Fun' doll. I'm not sure about the other one. It's pink, has floral sleeves to match, but a bodice of yellow with orange diamonds and multicolored centers, with a purple dotted line dividing it. I have no idea where that larger tux jacket came from, but it's in nice shape. There was a blonde Darci doll there, but her face had faded to the same kind of ghost white I've only seen once before, on a NRFB Candi doll in an antiques store. Rest of the body was fine, and even the hands were in good shape. I had no idea Darcies faded like that.
I also got a quart bag full of tiny gathered lace. About 22 yards in seven different styles and colors. It was a packed-full bag ! I also found some gorgeous black fabric with gold stripes running through it - it was in a scap bag for $2., so I went ahead and got it. Still have to sort through it. At the register was a beautifully-winged toy bear - 50c. I de-winged, de-rhinestoned, and de-ribboned him already - you never know when you're gonna need doll wings, and these were just too cool. The bear, still in fantastic, soft shape, is already in the donations drawer.
I didn't find many dolls, and the ones they had I didn't want. There was a Tomy Kimberly, and some CPKs, and about 200 nude Barbies, but many were in sadder shape than just nude. They also had a 'Little Princess' Cinderella doll, still in her original dress, hair still in the factory set. Man, that's about the sixth Cindy I've seen second-hand. Only two Ariels, and none of the others.
Got home just before the snow. So pretty. It's gone already, though.
And if that wasn't a fantastic enough day, we stopped in at Dollar Tree on the way to pick up Dearest Son from his grandparents - their DTree had dozens of those miniature Disney Princess lunch boxes ! I picked out four that I liked the best, and was trying to narrow it down when Hubby swept them all into the basket ! I told him I only needed two, but he said this way, I could have all the best ones at once. Isn't he the sweetest ?
Also, I learned that you can celebrate every major American holiday with Cars. Hallmark had Christmas ornaments, and I've already bought Son's character Valentine's. At DTree, they had an Easter Egg dye kit with 48 Cars character stickers. I'm wondering if Lightning McQueen will get dyed green for St. Patrick's, there'll be a wedding cake topper of him and Sally, how much Cars fireworks will go for. I've already seen Halloween costumes and candy, along with back-to-school supplies and pinatas. Which, so far, only leaves New Year's, but there are noisemakers, party hats, and blow-outs for birthday parties, and those can double for the next year. Can use the plates for Thanksgiving. And Sarge is more than willing to do PSAs for Veterans and Memorial Days. (PSA=Public Service Announcement) I'm starting to think some films only get made because the merchandising is a freakin' gold mine !
Well, we're all home now, and the prizes (coughbribeshack) are stored 'til we need 'em, and I got some fabric to dig through. But I had the most wonderful day, it wasn't until we got back that I realized I never did the doll photos ! Here's hoping for tomorrow !
Ps- At the junk shop, I met a sweet young lady named Rachel. Her baby girl was born prematurely, and isn't eating enough. They may have to intubate her so she can take enough nourishment to thrive. While Dearest Son was born early, he was healthy, so I can only imagine her anguish. She and her husband had just come from the hospital - the shop owner's their neighbor - and the strain was clear on them. If you do prayers, focusing white light, or sending out good wishes to strangers, would you mind sending some out for Rachel's little girl ? I had a lot of people pulling for me when I was ill during Son's birth, and I'd like to pass it along, and I hope you can help.
Never underestimate the power of simple caring.
