Baseballs, Gloves, Bats, Oh My!

My friend and me enjoyed the Gulf Coast of Alabama soooooo much!! Of course it was extremely hot but the water, the beaches, the food, the people were absolutely "fAbUloUS!!"

If you have not made plans to visit the beach this year then what are you waiting for?!!Haha! Seriously, the beach is sugar white sand! We saw no traces of the "evil, last season oil slick, tar balls" that so interrupted our fun due to the BP Oil blunder!

Today, on the  junkin' road, I want to share with you the antique mall of...

Alice & Wonderland, 7245 N. Hickory St., Loxley, Al  36551
Catchy name, huh?!!

Inside, were two floors packed with wonderful merchandise! You could tell the dealers were diligent in finding different and unusual wares. I could have shopped for hours but my friend said we were on a schedule! A schedule? Whoever heard of a schedule when you are out junkin'!! But, back to the mall...

In a tribute to the "boys of summer" and my all-time favorite sport, baseball, (yep, I was my daddy's girl!!) I want to share this booth...

All items relating to baseball and vintage sports!! Baseballs, gloves, bats, oh my!!
I do not know the age of these baseball catchers' chest protectors and shin guards but I'm pretty sure all would not pass inspection in today's equipment lineup!

(Did you notice the old window painted out in a sports' theme? Roll Tide Roll!!  It's a great use for an old discarded window!)

I stopped by this booth more than once and each time saw items I had not seen before! I'm telling ya, the owner had merchandised the space well!

Isn't this a great old stove? Notice the wooden baseball bats displayed in the old milk can! If you look closely you will find vintage wooden water skis!

Photos, prints, souvenir programs... AND GLOVES!!

It was a sports related themed booth! Just look at this old tricycle and peddle tractor!  And for the quilters out there notice the quilt displayed on the twin sized iron bed! Very pretty!!

As I've told y'all before I come from a long line of savers!! I actually rode a tricycle just like this one when I was a little child. It had been handed down to me...my aunt, then my mother, both rode it before me!!

As you can tell I really enjoyed shopping this mall! It was a little treasure my friend and me found on our trip!  What treasures have you found lately? A new mall, auction, piece of pottery, glassware, china, what-not!! I love to hear from you!

Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!

Jan

It's a Whirlwind Kind of Week!

Oh yes it's been that kind of week!! Whirlwind!  First, a dance recital!  Now I must admit seeing the little ones performing their hearts out is just too, too cute!  All the preparation that goes into a recital is enormous!
And really, come on, tell the true, the whole year is a big success if they just get up on stage and smile!!

Such precious costumes! And do you happen to notice the feet? If I remember correctly that's 3rd position! (Yes, yes, I know! It's been a loooooong time since I was decked out in a ballet costume!!)

Naturally my friend and me never pass up an occasion to celebrate! (That means FOOD!)   A stop in at one of our favorite BBQ restaurants, Jim & Nick's, satisfied those hunger pains!  And these cheese biscuits will melt in your mouth!

Next, GRADUATION! A high school graduation; time to close one chapter and embark on another, excitement, sadness, anticipation! All the emotions that 18 year old young folks' feel at this time!

Then, what week can be complete without at least one trip to the local park?! My friend and me parked our chairs on the hillside close enough to home-plate to loudly cheer on our young team! Oh me, the excitement in their young eyes as the bat hits the ball, fielded cleanly at 2nd, and throw out the runner at 1st base for the 3rd and final out of the game! Then celebration for the winning team begins!


Yep, a whirlwind kind of week!!  How was your week? Was it overwhelming? Exciting? Send me your thoughts!

Here's wishing you a Happy and safe Memorial Weekend!


Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!

Jan