At the antique show, some of the dealers realized they were not just selling merchandise, but atmosphere.They would have their items artfully arranged with flower arrangements on stands, teddy bears in chairs or tables ready to lunch at. One lady began an impromtu checkers game with an antique set & an opponant who was quite flexible with the rules. Another dealer had a fascinating tableau of old instruments laid on a cloth, complete with scores & books on the subject.

   Though the day was overcast much of the time & not really hot, by the time I came home I looked like a pink raccoon, with only a pale mask where my glasses had been. For refreshments, there was pretty fruit salads, baked goods & burgers done on a grill, all reasonably priced. We also had several glasses of lemonade, which was fitting, considering the theme of the day.

 Leave it to me to find books everywhere I go. My sister showed me an old book on aquarium fish with clear black & white photos of not only fish but also water plants. I found a Margurite Henry  book that I loved as a child & grabbed it. Only as I was standing in line to pay for it, did I discover it was autographed by her. Even my sister was impressed with that. The books, along with some glass trinkets, a couple of cute animal postcards & a small ceramic German Shepherd made up my purchases.