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.
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.
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!
Robin
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!!!!!!
karen@somewhatquirky
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!
Stephanie @ The Cozy Old Farmhouse
LOVE your watering can! Great find.
Snooks
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
Tricia
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 🙂
MamaMonki
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.
Marigene
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.
suzieQ
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.
Sandy
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
Ann@A Sentimental Life
Oh no, a tick! icckkk!
Love the watering can and so glad you had a great weekend.
NanaDiana
Love your old watering can...do NOT like the tick! Watch for the red ring around where the tick was...that's the sign for Lyme's disease...but those ticks are really little-they are deer ticks. I don't think they can eat their way through plastic though-LOL- xo Diana
chateau chic
Old watering cans are so charming and you found a great red one. I do know how disappointing it can be when all the good stuff is gone.
Sure hope that wasn't a bad tick on your leg. Just keep an eye on the spot you found it.
Mary Alice
lifespassion
Oh gosh, that made me laugh out loud! I even had to read it to my husband - and I said who does THAT sound like, and of course, he pointed at me! I would sooo put that in a jar too. I've had more than my share of ticks out here in the country ~ and ~ let me tell you, you can't flush them either! They sometimes cling to the side of the bowl....shudder...shudder...
artteachergirl
First...don't you think that Mark is just too funny? Ha!
Now, you be careful with that tick! I had Lyme's Disease and it's no fun! This will really make you feel good too...sometimes after a tick bite you'll have the disease but it will come back negative when tested...just sayin' you better swash that sucker flat!!
I think you got the best of the sale...that watering can is wonderful!!