I went to an estate sale on Friday that looked promising in the ads. I got there two hours after they opened and a lot of the stuff I had seen online was already gone. The early bird really does catch the worm at estate sales. I did end up finding this watering can in the garage though.
It has its holey spout thing, which for some reason seems to get lost on a lot of these types of watering cans,
and a great chippy red paint job. So I was pleased with my find even though it wasn't accompanied by a boatload of other vintage goodies .
On an entirely different note, after writing yesterday's exuberant post about my glorious weekend, I took a bath. Exciting I know, but stay with me here. So I'm lounging in the bathtub just replaying in my mind my happy go lucky weekend, when I notice a scab on my leg. I run my hand over said scab and pick it off (bad habit of mine) and then notice that the scab is moving!!! Eek!
I HAD A TICK ON ME!
We had been walking the dogs in the park earlier in the day, so I must have picked up my friend there. In true blogger fashion, I took a photo of the tick before I put it in a baggie and attached it to the side of my fridge. I want it to be handy in case I start to develop any symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or Lyme Disease.
BTW, how long does it take for a tick to die? I sort of thought he would just suffocate in the baggie, but he's still walking around in there. Wait, they can't chew through a baggie can they? It's a freezer baggie if that makes a difference. I may have to put the baggie in a canning jar tonight, so I can get some sleep.
Linking with Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday, Apron Thrift Girl's Thrift Share Monday.
Heather
Love the watering can, but the thought of a tick kind of freaks me out! Sometimes I find a flea or two, and that's enough for me!
Sweet Posy Dreams
Great watering can. What a wonderful red. I haven't gotten any ticks since I've lived in northern Illinois, but I know there are some out there. In Tennessee, though, it was all too common.
LizlovesVintage
Don't even say tick to me! I've had lyme disease and it's no joke. Love the watering can better 🙂
Have a wonderful Easter my Friend!
xxx Liz
TARYTERRE
A tick. YIKES! I hate them. Glad it's gone. WHEW! The Estate Sale sounds like fun and I've got to tell you, finding that watering can would have MADE my day. ENJOY!
Nezzy
Hey darlin', I wanted to thank your for your visit and hoppin' on my blog. I sure hope ya enjoy the ride!
God bless and have yourself the best of days sweetie!!! :o)
Karen Bates
No way would I keep that tick alive or in my kitchen. I got one of those on the back of my head once and I was so totally freaked!!!
Glad you found that adorable watering can..just the right color and patina!
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal
I am always too late for the estate sales! It irks me too. But I love the watering can you found! Perfect color and chipiness. That's a word, right?
You cracked me up about the tick!
Maria Elena
LOL OK, you have me laughing about the tick coming our of the bag! LOL If it was me, I would put it in a jar also! 🙂 You are very brave! I would of run out of that bathtub screaming! I love your watering can! Can you believe I have never been to a state sale?
Anonymous
Hello, My kids and sister called me the "estate sale Nazi" because at 6:30 in the morning, I locked my mother's gate to keep out the early birds, who were waiting to come in. At 6:30 in the morning! They all waited in their cars until I opened at 9. They had to just look over the fence at all the goodies we were selling. I think if a sale is advertised on the internet, the time should be fixed. People drove 50 or 60 miles to our sale, so I didn't let anyone in early. Love your pics and the red waterin can.
Ida
Oh my your "tick" story sort of grossed me out but I'm glad you caught the sucker in time. Ick!
Great watering can though, love the red color.