Driving along the country roads, my mind was full of thoughts of my mother. Today would have been her 94th birthday. Not sad thoughts today; only happy and thankful memories. I wish I could pop in on her and give her a hug and share a big piece of fattening cake on her day. Of course, I wish that more than anything; so much so that it hurts to think about it. But life goes on, doesn't it. I have sweet memories and I had the best mother ever. I'll always miss her and today, with her in mind, I knew it would be a good day. I felt her presence.
An hours' drive and we arrived at a charming antique barn and shop next to a beautiful country home in Kemptville. Equally charming was Karen, who was waiting for us, as we had exchanged emails.
I walked in and it was better than I ever imagined. I haggled but it was almost unneccessary as Karen was ready to bring down the price. Before deciding on the cupboard I had wandered around and saw an antique box with the Wilson's Tomatoes label (Wilson being my maiden name) on it. I thought of my mom again and it made me grin. As I was paying for the cupboard I asked about the price of the box. Karen replied, "I'll throw that in with the cupboard." "Could this day get any better?" I liked this girl.
That's Rusty, the cat and Bo.
So, we loaded it up and home it came. Not a day too soon as I am behind in everything at home plus cat-sitting gets busy the rest of the week. We've been on the road hunting down a cupboard for three days now. I looked at approximately 8 cupboards and I can honestly say I got the best cupboard for the best price. Karen tells me it is about 100 years of age, came out of a farm-house in the Kemptville area and was owned only by two different women. They took good care of it. Now I love it and I'll do the same.
I have some re-arranging to do on the walls but just wanted to show you the cupboard.
"Hey, I fit right in here."
Thanks for comin' along this weekend. I enjoyed your comments. Audrey and I will have fun with this. The retired-guy is happy, too. He's happy to be done with this and he says if I'm happy, he's happy. :)
An hours' drive and we arrived at a charming antique barn and shop next to a beautiful country home in Kemptville. Equally charming was Karen, who was waiting for us, as we had exchanged emails.
I walked in and it was better than I ever imagined. I haggled but it was almost unneccessary as Karen was ready to bring down the price. Before deciding on the cupboard I had wandered around and saw an antique box with the Wilson's Tomatoes label (Wilson being my maiden name) on it. I thought of my mom again and it made me grin. As I was paying for the cupboard I asked about the price of the box. Karen replied, "I'll throw that in with the cupboard." "Could this day get any better?" I liked this girl.
Thanks for comin' along this weekend. I enjoyed your comments. Audrey and I will have fun with this. The retired-guy is happy, too. He's happy to be done with this and he says if I'm happy, he's happy. :)
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hugs,
Deb