Vintage JoAnn

For a surprise he whisked me out of town fri. and wouldn’t tell me where we were going. We spent the day driving and stopped at a few thrift shops and antique stores along the way which of course was great.

After hours of driving however, my back hurt and I was turning into JoAnn, the vintage crabby bitch as soon it was apparent we were in downtown Pittsburgh. I kept thing, “what the hell is in Pittsburgh that he made me spend the day in the car???” I zonked out early and slept like a rock.

The next day I felt better and he informed me we were heading to the Homer McLaughlin Co. to shop the FIESTA WARE outlet!!!!

I didn’t even know this place existed and is the mecca for fiesta ware collectors.

When we got there and I surveyed the emense 2′nds warehouse space I felt weak in the knees and short of breath. THOUSANDS of every color and pattern! It was a beautiful sight.

Then, when I realized the prices, I really got happy- for instance the large size tea pot which retails for about 60 dollars is 15 dollars , a vase is 3 dollars, dinner plates were about 3 dollars, etc.

Rick gave me the budget and we filled the trunk of the car with enough fiesta to start a restaurant!!!

Happy Happy JOY JOY!!!!!

One of the weird things that happened on the trip was at one thrift shop we stopped in I bought a coat for 3 dollars- a Woolrich wool coat in fiesta ware striped colors. I even looked at Rick and remarked,”Look honey, it looks like Fiesta ware !” He still kept the surprise!!!

Well, I guess this is kind of a materialistic post, so sue me, but I am very pleased with my spouse. What a guy!!! What is it with some women and dishes????

LOVE and Christmas Joy to all of you!!!!!!!!!! JoAnn

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