Dylan noticed an estate sale while he was out walking this morning. He had to go to work, so I went myself. The house is a rambling old Victorian pile across from the Indian convenience store. And it was full of treasures. First estate sale I've gone to for over a year and a half, every one masked, likely most of us vaccinated. It was such a return to normal.
I found this silver-plated creamer/lidded pitcher. The bottom stamped Statler Hotel, the # in the box indicates when it was made, so 1953. Which city is a mystery, the one in Los Angeles probably the most likely. I spent some time removing tarnish, aluminum foil, baking soda, boiling water.
A bit of upholstery fabric, and a narrow shovel (not shown.) $14 all told. Going back tomorrow with both of us. I'm mindful of our uncertain future income. Although part of me is a little afraid I will be working so soon I won't get a chance to take a breath. Then I worry about getting work at all.
I did dream that the arrogant aide kept touching my arm, I kept shoving him away, until I started shouting for him to get away from me. He started to crumble and cry, and I kept swearing at him. He said "Well, I guess I won't be working here Monday!" and I said, no, I wouldn't be here Monday.
We will finish signing up for Obamacare and Unemployment tomorrow. I start seriously looking for a job on Monday. The fog remains, but it is thinning out a bit.
5 comments:
Ah, the small joys in life can be so wonderful! I love polishing metal, especially silver. Your creamer is lovely to see, even better (I bet!) to hold.
Re: Obamacare - aren't you eligible for VA medical services? (Not my business, but I hope you are.)
Crow,
It feels lovely in the hand.
I was only NG, so I only had VA while I was ARR and IRR, once I was out I did not qualify. All I get now is buried.
The creamer is simply beautiful.
All the best with bureaucracy.
I like that the fog is thinning.
gz,
Getting Unemployment set up is an anxious process.
Cat,
It comes and goes, but all in all, it's thinner, on average.
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