Monday, May 10, 2010

Roadside Junking

Junking is never without adventure and my recent trip to Florida proved just that!



I love the fact that the word "junk" has gone through a bit of a transformation over the past 10 years, and I would like to think I had something to do with it. "Junking" has even become a verb - "to find a great vintage element or remade/repurposed item to incorporate into our home".

But the roadside junk stop just outside of Ocala, Florida reminded me that sometimes it is still just junk! I loved rummaging through the good, the bad and the ugly to find the hidden gems that resided among them! Bet you're jealous.



As I sifted through the piles, an elderly woman sat in a chair in the midst of the junk under an umbrella with her cash belt snug across her tummy announcing prices as needed. The junk was cheap and dirty. There was no air conditioning, no restrooms, no packing material or bags, and no returns! No kidding. Die hard junking!



Planning has begun for the next Bachman's Ideas House, with a summer theme and lots and lots of brand new projects to share. Good news...just heard Flea Market Style magazine will go into a second printing next week! Life is busy but I am having a ball!

Cheers!
Ki
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16 comments:

  1. CindyMay 10, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    My inlaws live in Ocala and we go there several times a year. You said this was south of there? Neat! I've shopped at an antique store in a town south of Ocala...town called Bellevue I think. I really liked that.

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  2. Chickens in the BasementMay 10, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    What a fun spot! I love rummaging through piles of junk. However, I bet you felt like you needed a shower...or at least a bottle of Purell...when you left! So, what did you get?

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  3. shannon i olsonMay 10, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    so,...how long does it take you to rummage through a place like that? Looks lots of fun!!

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  4. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Ewwww!!!! Heaven on earth..lol
    Places like that are so much fun..
    did you buy all those bottles?
    fun day..
    glenda

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  5. Olde Tyme MarketplaceMay 10, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    So did ya snag the avocado green toilet! You could always make it into a lamp! LOL!
    Great spot for sure!
    Beth

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  6. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateMay 10, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Im an Ocala native and live just a couple hours south now. Where is that located?

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  7. KudzuMay 12, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    lots of fun! this is why you need "yard sale clothes" and a "yard sale tote".....lol.
    kudzu

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  8. white flower farmhouseMay 12, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I would LOVE to hang with you - looks like my kind of fun. Lori

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  9. JennMay 12, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Oh yay! I really enjoyed my first copy and was hoping there would be a second and a third and a fourth....well you get the idea.

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  10. UnknownMay 15, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Ki,

    I'm new to your wonderful blog!

    I've got a fun little Creative Recycling Blog Challenge going on over at Dandelion House ( my blog)
    All are welcome to pop on over and see some VERY FUN makeover's when you get a chance! Those were some pretty tired glassware and " bath fixtures"... I guess that's why they call it JUNK! It's only junk to some people!I just planted some pretty trailing flowers in a 1940's ish pedestal sink I have tucked into my summer garden...!

    Deb~

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  11. vosgesparisMay 15, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    so much of everything ;)
    It looks like a great place.

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  12. KiMay 16, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    The junk spot is located just south of Macintosh Florida on hwy 441 close to cty rd 318 and 441. Have fun!
    Ki

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  13. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    It's like a flea market..I want to shop there.LOL
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  14. WunderkammerMay 19, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    very intresting post and great pictures thank you regards Jürgen Germany

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  15. ann at greenoakMay 30, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    gosh ki!!!thanks for the pics... what fun...i have to go there the next winter.......

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  16. anythinggoeshereMay 31, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Would love to have my blog added to your sidebar. xo Joan@anythinggoeshere

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