Sunday, April 21, 2013

pieces of my heart

If you do not know already, I am a collector ~ a gatherer.
There are few things better to me then a day of antiquing....junking.

So Friday & Saturday were extra special when friends joined me in an Adventure in MN.
Jani, Nan & Sarah drove up from the Madison area Friday, collected me at the farm....and on we traveled. Nan cheerfully drove through wind & rain & sleet & snow----following a GPS that seemed a bit in over her head (I'm referring to the Garmen here) in the metro area (I ~ 4 ~ 9 ~ 4).

Our first destination...Junk Bonanza! Starting out with a hug from the one & only Ki, we were off, oogling over the beautiful vendor booths, each finding a treasure or two along the way. It was the closing bell that sent us off to our next stop - IKEA. Three hours in IKEA ~ you bet! Saturday was set aside for the Minnesota Flea Market....first of the year. Now, perhaps I failed to mention that the Twin Cities got about 5 inches of snow Thursday night! Did not matter...we are hardy Wisconsinites! Outdoor vendors, sure- they are hardy Midwesterners too - and the sun even warmed us up.

I am lucky beyond lucky to have such fab friends. They laugh with ease, aren't afraid to get dirt under their nails, travel 5 hours to hang out, and can carry on meaningful conversations about anything....anything. The car was full on the way home, packed & repacked. And as they turned left at the end of my driveway....pieces of my heart traveled home with them. How ever did I gather such friends?

7 comments:

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Nice to hear about your wonderful time with friends! Your post warmed me up like the sun did you.

Primitive Stars said...

Hi Kari, how great, so wonderful to have friends to go junking with, nothing better....love the buys, from one collected to another, Francine.

pat said...

Sounds like a fabulous time, inspite of the weather.. goodness, you really are a hardy bunch!! Fun, fun, fun!!

Lisa Sommers said...

It was wonderful to see your gal pal group! Oh THANK YOU for the wonderful 6 sign!!!! I missed you when you brought it in and I wanted to give you a bag of assorted colorful red gears for your thoughtfulness! I will GATHER up an assortment and bring them to the next Barn Sale! THANK YOU THANK YOU! You are so thoughtful!!!

prims by olde lady morgan said...

Oh The "Queen" from bags lives in MN... yikes the snow just keeps coming and coming up there! I thought though I heard giggles of a good time being had, and I was jealous!!! :) OLM

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

It was so great to meet you, Kari! I wish I had been able to visit more! I'm so glad you stopped by to say hi!

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Hi again Kari! Just peeked at your new studio. When I make major changes at home I always wonder why I didn't ever do it before! So nice to hear from you.

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