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    Estate Sales Tick Me Off

    Published by Pam Kessler | 324 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 40 Comments

    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.

    Red watering can.

    It has its holey spout thing, which for some reason seems to get lost on a lot of these types of watering cans,

    Vintage watering can spout.

    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.

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    1. [email protected] Sentimental Life

      April 02, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Oh no, a tick! icckkk!

      Love the watering can and so glad you had a great weekend.

      Reply
    2. Sandy

      April 02, 2012 at 8:30 pm

      Pam,
      Put the tick in rubbing alcohol and it will die, my first husband and I had two dogs that lived outside and they got ticks constantly, even tho we had the yard sprayed at least twice a month, our neighbors didn't spray...every night we took tweezers and the rubbing alcohol in a jar and picked them babies off....GROSS!!!! You have to kill it! It could be a female....if your leg gets swollen, red or sore or you feel like the flu, get to an Urgent care.....seriously....Sandy

      Reply
    3. suzieQ

      April 02, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      Hey honey, the sprinkler part is called a rose. I've always found that the best way to stop/trap ticks once they are off your body, is to use scotch tape and make a tick sandwich; tape, tick, tape. You can't kill them easily squishing them, so this way, it's not getting out and they die, slow. I don't mind snakes, spiders or mice but I HATE ticks.
      Hope you are well, leave them scabs alone.

      Reply
    4. Marigene

      April 02, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      I remember getting to estate sales at least an hour and half before the doors opened...always dealers there for hours before! The watering can is great.
      I, too, heard this going to be the year of the tick...I am not looking forward to it...our little tiny 9 lb. chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachsund) is sure to pick them up walking out in the back yard.

      Reply
    5. MamaMonki

      April 02, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Ewwww! You just inspired a fit of head checking and nervous picking over here since we walked to the park today.

      I do love the watering can though.

      Reply
    6. Tricia

      April 02, 2012 at 11:12 pm

      Was your tick one of those teeny tiny kind? Those are the ones that carry Lyme disease. If you notice anything, make sure you go to the doctor right away. I had Lyme disease five years ago and it was absolutely horrible...I think I still suffer from the effects of it.

      On a happier note, the watering can is very cute...great color 🙂

      Reply
    7. Snooks

      April 03, 2012 at 12:25 am

      Yuk! I hate ticks. They are thick this year because of all of our rain. Can't wait for them to not be so numerous.
      Nice find at the estate sale though. Estate sales are always fun to go to.

      @ 3Beeze Homestead

      Reply
    8. Stephanie @ The Cozy Old Farmhouse

      April 03, 2012 at 6:37 am

      LOVE your watering can! Great find.

      Reply
    9. [email protected]

      April 03, 2012 at 7:47 am

      I love that watering can. If I found that at a sale it would be all I wanted. I find that sometimes I get jealous when people walk out with stuff I like. Then I realize I probably wouldn't have bought it anyway - I can only buy so much. I usually cut ticks in half with a knife or mash them with tweezers. They are so creepy!

      Reply
    10. Robin

      April 03, 2012 at 9:14 am

      I love your find. It's the prefect shade of red. Looks like it's in good condition too! Double bonus!

      Man I hate ticks!!!!!!

      Reply
    11. Heather

      April 03, 2012 at 10:22 am

      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!

      Reply
    12. Sweet Posy Dreams

      April 03, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      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.

      Reply
    13. LizlovesVintage

      April 03, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      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

      Reply
    14. TARYTERRE

      April 04, 2012 at 2:17 am

      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!

      Reply
    15. Nezzy

      April 04, 2012 at 8:04 am

      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)

      Reply
    16. Karen Bates

      April 04, 2012 at 11:14 am

      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!

      Reply
    17. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal

      April 04, 2012 at 11:58 am

      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!

      Reply
    18. Maria Elena

      April 04, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      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?

      Reply
    19. Anonymous

      April 04, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      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.

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    20. Ida

      April 05, 2012 at 11:46 am

      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.

      Reply
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