I saw an awesome piece at an antique store yesterday. It would  be a great decorator piece on a wall for an eclectic person, garage, man cave, or someone who collects Mercedes Benz.

It was the front end, more or less the grill, off a 1960's Mercedes Benz, emblem still attached, with a license plate where the radiator cover was.

The kicker was it was only 65.00, if someone else doesn't pick it up, I may have to.

Go check it out at Adam's Antiques in Adamstown PA, then grab a cold one at Zia's New Deck outside!

Times they are a changing

It is very interesting this season to walk around the local flea markets, things seem to keep changing. From when I was a toddler going around with my family, to today walking around with others, there is always something on the move.

For instance, a dear friend, I will not say his name, out of respect, fell ill last year. My old man and I were walking around waiting to hear one of his corny jokes, or just show us something he may have picked up 20 years ago, but he has not been set up to sell. We ask some of our contacts at Shupp's Grove, where he has gone, and unfortunately, he had to give up his livelihood and close his stand.

It is very unfortunate when you lose something special, such as a connection to someone who you may have not known on a truly personal level, but a friendship none the less.

The number of young people are beginning to grow. I see new kids shopping for vintage knick knacks every week, it is pretty cool that with TV Shows like Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Cajun Pawn, and American Restoration, help shine a light on things that are coming back into style, and helping the business grow.

So another year, another flea market, and another year of the world changing a little more.

Cheers.