MARK TO MARKET - A2 ANTIQUES - SEPTEMBER 2010

Feet don't fail me now. Seriously, when attending and participating in antique shows one really relies on their feet, even if those feet belong in serious shoes.


                                                                                                              Bob Ketelhut





Also, one needs to be grounded in reality in order to make wise and gainful decisions.

                                                                                                                              WSO






Surround ones self with liked minded and guided individuals.
Fan Baby



Bob

                                                                                Barry Ezrin




Who can often be helpful...... if help or advise is needed in making a purchase.

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And when the feet need relief choose appropriate seating for a break.

                                                               Bob Ketelhut



                                                                                 Don Billmaier




Don't sit too long.... muscles and joints may stiffen up.

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Whether picking fresh in the field or selecting at the  Market,
check for condition:
      no bruises or spoiled spots
      eye appeal
      emotional magnetism
 
                                                                                                                  Bud Weinert




It's always good when it hits the right note!

                                                           ASW






For more Photos of Ann Arbor Antiques Market Sept. 2010, Click on link-
http://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/20100919A2Sept#


Ann Arbor fave eateries-

Real Seafood Company
http://www.realseafoodcorestaurant.com/pages_new/AnnArbor/home.html

 Zola
 http://www.cafezola.com/

BOUYS, BRIMFIELD AND BEYOND - SOLO PART II

Continuing on my Farmington / Brimfield, dispersion/foray ..... 
With FA&DW over, it is now "focus on Brimfield"!
My purpose for attending has changed many times over the years, but one constant has remained - Brimfield, above all others, is THE place to gather current trends, info, insights, and meet with friends from all over the globe.




And all over the country.




These two were from out of this world, but with 8 hands each they were ready to buy..... tethered so not to get separated from one another.... though wishing they had flown the larger H3.

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Antique Show Wandering consists of -Travel of course! 
And, when not driving across the country, one sets out on foot in pursuit of observations,  market sampling, and gathering of all things material, spiritual and...... of the buzz.


                 The goods!

                              Love Train Antiques


                                  OR I what?




                        Gathering of goods





                            Dispersing of goods

                                                                                  Clay Benson's


              Resonating the market.





Finally, reflecting on the experience.




For more photos of September 2010 Brimfield click on link-

 http://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/BrimfieldSept2010#

SOLO SCHLEPPING IN SEPTEMBER

MOST OF THE TIME ASW TRAVELS WITH BELOVED WANDERETTE BUT, CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND CONTROL SET ASW ON A SOLO ADVENTURE CHAPTER.... ASW DOES NOT LIKE EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT HER PRESENCE.  AS WITH LOTS OF CHAPTERS, IT INVOLVED A HEALTHY DOSE OF ROAD TIME AND A BREAKDOWN.

NOTHING BETTER THAN 15 HOURS IN THE TRUCK!



800 MILES ONE WAY  TO FIRST STOP....  CONNECTICUT.  "FARMINGTON ANTIQUES AND DESIGN WEEKEND"




ARRIVED TO  WONDERFUL WEATHER AND PLENTY OF FRIENDS AT THE FARMINGTON  POLO GROUNDS , LONG TIME HOME TO THE SHOW.




                                                                                                                       BONKEY'S

EMMA -  BEST FRIEND OF FRENCH VANILLA





I WAS VERY PLEASED UPON ARRIVING AS VEHICLE HAD BROKEN DOWN ON TRIP.




THERE WERE FISH, FROGS, AND A SALOON NEAR BY

                                                                                                         TIMBER RIVER FARM


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                                                                                                     TIMBER RIVER FARM



CROCKS, CRADLES, AND BUNGEE JUMPING HORSES





PARTY ANIMALS, ALICE AND THE MAD HATTER WERE LION OVER TEA

                                                                                                                          



THOSE WITH OPEN EYES AND OPEN HEARTS FOUND MUCH TO BUY

                                                                                                                                 WSO



THOSE WITH OPEN EYES AND OPEN HEARTS HAD MUCH TO SELL

                                                                                                              FRENCH VANILLA



OPEN UP AND AND THE WORLD IS YOURS


ONE WAY TO QUENCH DESIRE IS......

                                                                                                                                   WSO


FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS CLICK ON LINK.
 http://picasaweb.google.com/urban.art.design/FARMINGTONSEPT10#