The usual early morning mist on the lake was not to be seen Saturday morning... ...instead the sun shone bright and beckoned me to pull on my jeans and sweatshirt and get on the road...
Driving up Route 30 toward Indian Lake, my heart was filled with gratitude for the privilege of being healthy and happy and able to have the time to take this ride through these beautiful mountains.
There were hardly any other cars on the road and the sun on the lakes and the treetops was so pretty. This weekend Blue Mountain Lake Museum was hosting their Rustic Antique Show and there were tailgaters set up from Indian Lake on up.
The type of antiques to be seen this weekend were unique to the rugged outdoors and these mountains...
I saw things from old Adirondack camps and hunting lodges, canoes, fishing gear, trapping equipment, snowshoes, skis and toboggans, native American items, Adirondack souvenirs and then lots and lots of antlers and ....well...you will see.
But...be warned...it's not for the faint of heart.
Old china and flow blue...
Old toys and native American items...
Wagon wheels and an old American flag...
...loved this old doll house...
Loved these old type drawers and cabinet...
...a great old cupboard
Architectural items...
Shutters and windows...
Chairs...
...and old signs...
Old wheels and iron grates...
Decoys and Adirondack art...
Souvenirs...
Vintage Pendleton and Beacon blankets
...even old sleeping bags!
Pack baskets and fishing creels...
Paddles, oars and skis...
OK....
So now...
...prepare yourselves...
...this is what I SAW...
I warned you!
And this wonderful old pickup sat outside of
The Old Barn Antiques Shop on Route 30...
...a great little shop!
Beside all that rugged sportsman antique gear I also had a chance to visit with my very favorite jewelers and extremely talented friends...
the renowned silversmiths....
Pat and Butch Bramhall of The Stonehouse Silversmiths.
I did a post a while back on my two treasured pieces of their work here...
It was a lovely day with balmy temperatures and I enjoyed being outdoors, poking around, looking at all the wares being offered for sale and visiting with the dealers and other shoppers...
I will show you a bit of what I brought home tomorrow...
After a big Sunday breakfast...most of the family has gone home...
... but I remain here with my parents and am enjoying their company and the quiet life for a few more days!
I hope the week ahead brings good weather, peace and joy!
:)
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