Went to the Auction yesterday to see what they had and get rid of a few things. Goodness it has changed! First thing was going to the Office was where I learned the consignment policy has changed,. Everything to consign must be there the day before the sale. Nope, they would not accept anything late. Rats! So I signed up for a bidder number, went and parked the truck. Went by the carriages, not too many, also some sleighs, couple hitch wagons. Several homemade or home repaired, pretty rough. A nice sleigh, couple usable looking biggies and that was about it. The other stuff was very rough, needed lots of repair. No newer type vehicles that I saw.
Several auctioneers selling farm type accessories, farm machinery. The new stuff, collars, most saddles and harness selling inside. There was an entire hay wagon of just farm horse collars! Quite a line-up of harness, mostly farm draft harness. I got a couple nice whips reasonably to experiment with. Long sticks like we use. And that was about it for me. I don’t need anything in that catagory.
Did have fun stopping in Shipshewana at the bulk food store. Ever have gummy candy that looks like eggs sunny-side up? They are pretty good! Also stopped at Yoder General store, checking out kitchen gadgets. Their supply is amazing and I love gadgets! Found an excellent tool to scoop out avacado halves, melon pieces. It may be very useful. Also found another design of solid plastic shovel, on sale. A little flex to it, not brittle like the Ames ones. Have to see how it works out in use. Then headed home again.
I am about sick of driving though! Still have to unload the truck. I just backed it into the shed when I got home, under cover for today’s rain. Guess I will post my stuff on Craigslist, see if anyone calls on it. I would like to have my barn space back.
