Auction

The last two Saturdays have been a bit bittersweet in our little town.  The hardware store that has been in business here for over 100 years closed down and was auctioned off.  The three buildings, the contents of the hardware store and lumber yard, as well as many antiques were sold.  Everything!

We spent a little time there last week, but the stuff we were most interested in went up for auction this weekend.  There was so many items!  It took all day to get through it, but we got a few good bargains.

Camden spent part of the morning at the auction, part at GaGa's.  The afternoon was spent briefly at the auction and a little bit at Papaw's (who was there too, but needed a break and took Camden with him).  Then she was home while I baked a dinner to take to a family friend and back at the auction.  I had to bribe her this last time with being able to play on my phone.  We were down to the last of the stuff inside the store, so she got to sit/stand at the counter.  A few young girls were more than happy to stand near her and watch her play.  They had been there all day too and were probably just as bored.

Camden loved having the girls watch her and enjoyed their company while the auction finished up (well, it was still going, but we had finally gotten through all we were interested in). 

It was a long day but we ended up with a new 8' aluminum ladder, an electric skillet, an iron, 4 pairs of overalls (2 for Kevin, 2 for Pop), an outdoor golf game, and a few other miscellaneous items.  Not sure the time invested was completely worth the bargains, but it was fun to be a part of the action.