Monday, July 16, 2012
World's Longest Yard Sale!
I am so excited! I have been wanting to go to the World's Longest Yard Sale for the past few years, but never knew when it was coming up and missed it. But not this year! I've asked off work and we're going for two whole days! There are 690 miles of sales from Alabama to Michigan. Here is the map off of the official website.
I'm not sure what to really expect, but some friends of mine go every year and seem to find all kinds of awesome stuff. Have you ever been? Do you have any tips for me? 16 days and counting! I can't wait!!
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I went a couple of years ago. Didn't find as many treasures as I had hoped but had a fun time anyway. www.worldslongestyardsaleproject.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the whole thing, you might find it interesting.
xo, suzy
THANK YOU! I love all the tips! I'm definitely going to read back through the whole blog! and I LOVE your other blog too! your wreaths are incredible!
DeleteGet out! How fantastic!! We went four years ago. It's pretty insanely cool. My advice is to find certain stopping points on the route and go ahead and get hotel rooms because they book really fast along the route. Also, know that you are going to be stuck in traffic A LOT so you'll have to really get your eagle eye on to choose which ones to stop at. It's going to be terribly hot so take lots and lots of water and sunblock and small bills. You'll get kind of overwhelmed because there are SO many opportunities to stop but just tell yourself that there are tons of goodies to be had and whatever you DO hit, you'll do well. When we went, we were knocked out by how many super cheap amazing things we found. Can not wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeletethanks for the hotel room tip. i was thinking about just winging it but i think you are right.
Deletei'm going to have to put my extreme planning self on the back burner and just go with what sales look good. knowing me i'll try to stop at every single one!
Sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to see what you find.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it's going to be awesome! I can't wait to see what you find. Take lots of pictures.
ReplyDeleteHell yes, I would love to run up and down that beautiful immense flea market. Bring me along :) !
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! I've always wanted to go to this. And I second Angel - take lots of pics and I can't wait to see what you score!!
ReplyDeleteI always search for a such event in the USA!!!! Must be a funny thing to do!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm french and the biggest european flea market takes place every year in North of France in Lille for 2 days (day and night!), about 10 000 sellers... But it's easier to visit because all the streets of a city and not a long route....
Will love to see what you will find!!!!
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i would LOVE to go to a flea in another country! i've always heard you can find amazing stuff in france! that sounds perfect!
DeleteEPIC!! This sounds amazing! I want to go there
ReplyDeletewow! I wish I could travel over from England for this..it's like my heaven! i'm so jealous and can't wait to see what you discover!
ReplyDeleteOHHH gosh,, I would be so exhaugsted!
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I've never been, but it looks super cool. I might need to check this out one year!
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What Lola Wants
We live on the route in Gadsden, Alabama. We have a vacant lot that we sell on one mile from the end of the route. Come see us.
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