Pumpkin Center Volunteer Fire Department Yard Sale

 It was 5 a.m. when I rolled into the parking lot

at the Pumpkin Center Fire Department field.

This is an annual fundraiser for the station.

Last year, we had just moved into our new home, so we visited as browsers.

I scored by finding a large wooden drying rack

that I use year-round for drying laundry .

 This is a volunteer fire department

and the station closest to our home.

Yes, the area where we live is called Pumpkin Center.

Don't you think the trucks should be a sweet shade of orange?

Folks do love their fishing around here.

Several vendors were selling rods, reels,

tackle boxes and other fishing paraphernalia.

There were quite a few items for enjoying the outdoors.

These lanterns would come in handy 

during a power failure as well.

Vintage tools were a popular item for sale.

I just love thinking about what they had a hand in creating before they landed here.

Some items are so curious.

I should have asked about the use of these two "crank" tools.

The couple in this booth sold handmade jewelry

and handcrafted signs.

I bought myself a pair of sea turtle earrings.

 

This beautiful display by Pumpkin Center Pottery

caught my eye.

Her wares were sleek and modern, 

and very reasonably priced.

What a cute idea for using terra cotta pots!

We were there with our daisy tote tent.

We sold only a few things and have since decided

to stick with craft fairs from now on.

Although the fee for a booth was inexpensive,

the time could have been better spent doing something else.

We'll be back as shoppers next time though!

You just never know what you're gonna find.

Pumpkin Center Fundraiser

Last week, I was recovering from the vestiges of a bad cold
that hit our clan.
I was the last to get it, 
and it pretty much laid me out for a week.
Thanks to much rest and not much recreation,
we are all feeling much better.

 

On Saturday, we celebrated our renewed health with a field trip.

Our local Volunteer Fire Department was having a yard sale

to raise funds for the station.

 

The entire fleet was out to greet visitors.

 

Although vendors were told to set up at 6 a.m.,

we didn't roll in until about 8:30.

 

Some folks were selling used items,

but most vendors were selling arts and crafts.

These birdhouses and benches are made by a local

who recycles scrap wood that he has lying around.

 

Another bird house creator had a colorful display.

This would be great to put out on the porch for any patriotic holiday.

It's almost too pretty to share with the birds.

 

This crafter found a new use for clothespins.

 

In this booth, we found a woodworker

who made all sorts of signage.

We ended up bringing one of these pickup trucks home.

 

Goat's milk soap and lotion was featured by Kat Paugh Farm.

 

These kerosene lanterns were a sight.

I could imagine they have gotten quite a bit of use

on cold, wintry nights.

 It was fabulous to be out and about again,

and especially on such a picture-perfect autumn day.

We appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into being a first responder

and we plan to support our local station as much as we can.

I hear tell that this may become a twice yearly event!

We'll be ready!