Had a fabulous afternoon in Bonners Ferry Idaho at the 3 Mile Antique Mall….chock-a-block full of goodies!!! When the power went out we thought our fun was over. The shop owners let us go on, iphone lights in hand, & we continued shopping through the dark mazes of stuff, made out like bandits. Found lots of incredible, amazing stuff. Danica of course found the most random items that she could stuff a baby in to:) -what a great day with my Mom and daughter!!!!!
Dani found an old mail box that was beautiful–until she opened it. It had a huge hornet’s nest inside…a swift kick closed it and we decided we really didn’t quite love it all that much….
This place was mind-boggling–it had HUGE displays inside and out, out back, around the sides and hanging off the roof. We had no idea how they secured it at night–probably better we not know.
I found 3 very old, ornate egg baskets, and 2 cast iron urns that weighed a tonne…it all came home with me. I also picked up a very ancient brass fishing lure that has a gorgeous patina-and a sinker attached. It’s destined for a future jewelry piece….Yes, I know-hard to believe.
The lovely lady with the delightful southern drawl manning the front counter offered to take a cheque from us since the power was out-no Visa or debit machines..we live in another country for heaven sake! How nice was that! Anyhow, Mom was our back-up banker and we managed to come up with enough cash. We hated to leave this place, but at 30+ degrees with no fans or air, was a bit sweltering to put it mildly. At the border, we didn’t have to pay either-apparently old junk is exempt. Bonus!!!!!
What an afternoon-