A Day in Elkhart & Middlebury Indiana

We hit several of the surplus stores over in Elkhart yesterday. The first time we went to those it was interesting to see if you could find some bargains, which we always seem to do. But this year these places were crowded (with stuff not people) and dirty. The first place we stopped wasn't bad and we came across a replacement Windguard Antenna that we've needed. But after just a few minutes in the second place I was ready to leave. Even if I would have found something on my list I probably wouldn't have bought it, there had to be a inch of dust on everything. Larry was getting pretty disgusted with having to ask a price on just about everything he looked at. As we were leaving one place he spotted (don't ask my how he saw them) a remote control starter for the Honda Generator. This is something he's wanted from day one and has kept putting it off cause of the price. Well this was about half the cost if he ordered one on-line so he got it.

The next place we went was over in White Pigeon MI so I can now say we've been back in our home State. This is Larry's favorite one as he always finds something here.

And he actually found what he was looking for in this room.

Guess you have to be a man to appreciate this.

Kind of puts a new meaning to furniture shopping doesn't it.

These are only three of the rooms, there are two more and also a second floor that has more chairs and sofa's. Plus there are three other buildings that house things like mattress, inside doors, wood, carpet and a whole bunch of other "stuff". I will admit these young guys working behind the counter know right where every thing is. Was amazed when someone would ask where an item was and they not only told them the room but which side of the isle and what shelf.

Once we finished with that we went over to Middlebury and found one of "my" favorite stores called The Dutch Country Market. Lots of home made goodies here.

One last stop before heading home and that was a small bakery/deli not far from us. Here we found one of our favorite pies - strawberry & rhubarb - and a huge cinnamon roll.

Today we pack up and head for Grand Ledge Michigan which is just a few hours down the road. I'm really getting excited to see the family and get some of those special hugs that only family can give. Till next time.......................................