It is good to be the Queen!

[vanillafluffy]

I set my alarm for 6:40, awoke 10 minutes early and bounced out of bed for the semi-annual Asbury Arms Fall Sale. I've long since sworn off other yard and rummage sales---this is my big extravagance, and if I'm not one of the first few people in line, I figure my morning's been wasted. :D The doors open at 8 AM sharp, and I'm generally home between 9-9:30.

Today, I was the first person in line (not the only time I've done that, either). They had less stuff than usual, but I got some great deals on what I did get: a small lamp for my desk---since the fan was installed in my office, I haven't had a light fixture---a Corningware pie plate, a medium-sized 70s Mediteranean-style mirror, a hammered aluminum bowl, some linens, books and a baggie of jewelery (including a sterling link bracelet for 75 cents) all for about $20.

Oh, and I got The Queen's Chair---so dubbed by a gal I was chatting with in line who saw me carrying it out. It's wrought-iron, VERY solid, has a back that reminds me of a peacock's fan, curlicued arms and a white cushion. That was my single most expensive item, at $3. There is a reason I go there year after year!

I can tell "autumn" has arrived; I've actually worn jeans twice this week! It isn't that it's very much cooler, but the humidity has receded noticably.

For my next trick, I'm going to have breakfast and go catch another couple hours of sleep before I have to go to work. I'm so glad today is my Friday!

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Right now, the Art Deco cedar chest in my bedroom is covered with (mostly) clothes to a peak of about three feet. I kind of know what's under there because I can't find it in my closet, but it's intimidating (which is pretty much the state of the whole damned house).

If/when I kick the bucket, I want the proceeds of the estate sale to go to my church. Or sold on eBay. Whatever. By then, I'll be past caring what anyone thinks about my rotten housekeeping and collection of porn!