wonder if i could wear this…
Maybe not. It’s a little BIG even for me!
Have you ever seen one of these? I’ve been told they are fraternal chains. When a new “brother” came on board apparently they all sat around with adult beverages of the bottle kind and collected the caps! Then sprayed them silver and made these chains!
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Each link is about 8″ and I, therefore, don’t even need to tell you why I like this! But, as goes my knack for stating the obvious…I’ll just say it! it’s-not-the-size-it’s-suppose-to-be! Plus, it’s just darn cool!
I once saw one of these that was about 6′ long and it had a price tag to match! If I’ve learned nothing else in this business I have certainly learned patience! I’m not saying I always employ that new-found patience. I’m just saying I’ve got more than I used to have…..which, on a good day, might actually fill up an entire thimble!
Anyway, I have learned that if there is one, chances are pretty good there are two! That is my shopping philosophy and why I’m never terribly disappointed when I can’t afford something or I miss out on some nifty item! Patience paid off and I stumbled across a fraternal chain that was in my price range!
I bet you’re wondering if this is coming to Warrenton with me in a few weeks…in a word…NO! This baby is mine! One of the perks of this biz is being an expert cherry picker!
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No worries, cuz now my philosophy is confirmed…there was one, there are two and that means there is probably a third one lurking out there some where! Happy Hunting!
Sure hope you’re coming to Warrenton! March 25th – April 3rd….Cole’s at the corner of Hwy. 237 and FM 954. Shopping hours are from 10am-7pm daily with late shopping til 8pm on the 30th! See you soon!
March 4th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I’m definately coming to see you!!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I love your sense of humor. Have a great time!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
You find THE most creative things! You have a good eye!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
The chain is so YOU!!! Even without it, your booth is going to be a show-stopper (which Wikipedia describes as “something or someone exceptionally arresting or attractive”). In which case, you fit the bill in both areas!!! An exceptionally attractive exceptional lady,who happens to celebrate a birthday (during our Warrenton Show) on March 30th,AND an exceptionally attractive booth!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
How much fun is this? I like it a lot. And now, I will be looking. See you soon! ~Mindy
March 4th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
It’s folk art at it’s finest. If it was a faternal order, it was probably the Independent order of the odd fellows…
I saw a big one at marburger that was over 6′ last fall…it also had a price tag to match…but very cool!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Wow, I just learned something new. I always thought those were a form of tramp art and way more expensive than I could afford. Lucky dog!
Debbie
P.S. I just love folk art…any kind!
March 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
How unique is that? And HOW did you know I would be arranging and rearranging my new kitchen cabinet.lol Do you have a way we could follow your blog? I didn’t see the ‘follow me’ clicker:)
~Debra
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