Things one would rather not hear while waiting in line at an estate sale:
"Now that his girlfriend's out of jail, he's been really busy."
"At least the cops were really nice about it."
"I apologize. I haven't washed my feet for a few days."
Things one is happy to hear half an hour before the sale is scheduled to start:
"Come on in!"
Things one is happy to hear, once inside, from the person running the sale:
"Jade-ite? Is that what you call that green glass?"
So this morning's haul included two drinking glasses (the tulip one's a tall Swanky swig, which are hard to find), a cast iron letter holder, a head vase, salt and pepper shakers, and all that green glass: two mixing bowls, candlesticks, a toy teapot, a measuring cup, a refrigerator dish, a vase and a pouring cup.
If getting to this means putting up with the riffraff, I'll do it.
That foot comment may have made me turn around. But the green glass is fabulous! Great day!
Posted by: Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk | May 10, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Holy cow, look at all that green glass! :-)
Nice haul!
Posted by: Melissa | May 10, 2013 at 02:23 PM
Candlesticks!! Oh my stars. And that wee teapot? I would invite all the riffraff to my house for lunch if I could get my hands on those goodies!
Posted by: Heidi@TheMerryMagpieVintage | May 10, 2013 at 02:30 PM
Such gorgeous finds!! Love the pretty lady!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | May 10, 2013 at 03:17 PM
Wowza, I am astounded that it is still possible to find that much Jadite at one sale. Big high five!!!
Posted by: Kathy | May 10, 2013 at 03:29 PM
I'm laughing out loud. Seriously amazing. To think all that jadeite was just waiting for YOU to come along and educate the estate sale folks.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | May 10, 2013 at 09:13 PM
I'm trying to imagine in what context apologizing for not washing one's feet (for a few days!) would be appropriate? Maybe if they were clutching some of that 'green glass' between their toes but otherwise, I'm stumped.
May I be so bold as to say that I would love a post educating us All About Swanky Swigs. Tall, short, rare, common? It's all a mystery to me and I often pass them by (hangs head) due to my lack of knowledge.
Posted by: Into Vintage | May 11, 2013 at 07:02 PM
i'd deal with more than unwashed feet for all of that "green glass." :)
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | May 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM
You are right .... it is worth putting up with it !! Really great finds !
Posted by: Lisa W. | May 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM