Friday, November 29, 2013

The annual trip to Reno

We were in Reno last weekend, it was our usual November trip with the in-laws. There is an Antique Arms show there that Mr. Really Bad (father-in-law) shows at. He is an edged weapons expert. I talked about that in this post.

Anyway, I get bored just thinking about slot machines so Mr. Bad and I took off to Silver City one day, doing some exploring. Silver City is pretty much a ghost town but we found a little antique/steampunk store and spent some time chatting with the natives. I found a couple frames, so I was happy. Plus I went around taking pictures of the dilapidated buildings.



We also went up to Truckee and on the way I checked garage sales on Craigslist from my phone. I couldn't help myself! Honest! And Mr. Bad was cool with it, so we went to an Estate Sale. Wow, is all I can say. Retail prices all the way through. Truckee is a wealthy community so maybe that's why the prices were so high, but it was surprising. I did come away with a cabinet with nice details, so I'm not complaining too loud.

Here I am bundled up in Truckee at the coolest gas station ever.

Between Reno, Silver City and Truckee I came home with some fun things.

More typewriters? A disaster of an old frame, a picture, little table, AWESOME suitcase and the Truckee cabinet.



 I love this frame but it falls apart a little more every time I look at it.


 This will be fun to paint.

 Really fun to paint!

 Can you believe those casters?

Last but not least, this incredible suitcase that my father-in-law gave me!


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3 comments:

  1. I started following you because the idea of a bad rabbit appeals to me. Rabbits need to get bad, all the animals that prey upon them. I admire your creativiy and your strength. Life can really hit you and how you handle it, shows so much. Sending LOTS and LOTS of strong, healthy vibes your way.

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  2. SuzieQ, you have inspired me to put my 'bad' on! If I think I'm tired, I'm going to BE tired, right? Uh uh, I am a BAAAAD Rabbit!

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  3. A gun show would be a total yawn for me also. I would have done exactly what you did. Love your treasures!

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