Treasure hunting in Ocala
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
January 30, 2017 5:09pm CST
I had a coupon for a buy one get one free at a local hamburger joint so hubs and I went out for lunch today. The burgers were wonderful and we have now found out burger place when we are in Ocala.
After lunch, we went to a favorite antique store of ours. It is a multi-dealer shop and I found a few things here over the years. Today was no exception. I spied a trifle bowl that looked interesting. I saw that it was Irish crystal and even better was only $10. I checked it carefully for defects and found none. It is now gracing my display cabinet until I use it.
After that, we headed to the local Goodwill where I found a pyrex pie dish, a small pressed glass cup and a napkin holder. We also found a wood tray table so hubs can eat in the recliner, lol it was a very good day.
After that, I headed to Barnes and Noble to pick up a few magazines and get a cappuccino. All in all, a very productive day.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Jan 17
Sounds like fun. Irish crystal is beautiful, what a great find!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
31 Jan 17
That is what I thought and even the man at the antique store was rather stunned by the price.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
31 Jan 17
@BelleStarr It certainly is a beautiful bowl. I love the pineapple design.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
30 Jan 17
Very heavy as a matter of fact lol
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
2 Feb 17
It seems you had a successful hunting day with many treasures to keep for later... except the hamburger of course. 
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 Feb 17
I love poking around in thrift shops and antique stores, you never know what you will find.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Feb 17
@jhechorain It is, often I just look and don't buy anything.
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
2 Feb 17
I think I would like to when I have some money to spend. It is probably fun to just browse those types of shops without purchasing too. 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Jan 17
Do they still have Whattaburger????
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
I have never seen a Whataburger here or anywhere for that matter.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill Okay I checked none anywhere near me, a lot in the panhandle and up Jacksonville way.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
5 Feb 17
@BelleStarr I ate at them years ago in Pensacola. I think they are still around. Looks like there are 38 of them in FL
Browse all locations in FL to find your local Whataburger - home of the bigger, better burger. Whataburger uses 100% pure American beef served on a big, toasted five-inch bun.
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@RasmaSandra (79649)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jan 17
What a lovely bowl. You really got a bargain.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Thank you, I feel like I did too not to mention a fun day.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
31 Jan 17
That sounded like a terrific treasure hunt and I love the dish! I have heard about it but can't think of what kind of store or whatever Barnes and Noble is right now--is it a department store?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
@MarymargII Well if you come down and visit I will take you out for one !!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Feb 17
It is a bookstore and they have a cafe where you can sit and peruse your potential purchases and drink coffee and maybe eat a goodie.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
4 Feb 17
@BelleStarr I like all of that part- especially the end---LOL!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
31 Jan 17
Now you are making me whine. I wanted to stop at the Goodwill today after I did my grocery shopping. Unfortunately I was zapped from the shopping and wanted to straight home and put my feet up.
I haven't been to an antique shop in years. When my dear friend Judy was alive, we would browse the shops in the Northeast Kingdom and often find some great stuff for a song. I miss those days.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
4 Feb 17
@BelleStarr sadly, even though it is not too far from where I live, I have never been there. Maybe I can get my sister to venture there with me one day. We are always up for an adventure.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
@ElusiveButterfly There is a nice restaurant near there called Danas by the Gorge which I like very much, you would enjoy it too!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Feb 17
It has been a while since I trolled the Northeast Kingdom, maybe now that my brother is back up north I will get to it. I love the multi-dealer shop at Quechee!!
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
31 Jan 17
Sounds like a productive day indeed!
Glad you had fun!
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@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
2 Feb 17
I wish I had as much fun shopping as she described.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Yes I did have fun, finding a bargain is always fun lol
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@celticeagle (166660)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Jan 17
My grandmother used to have a few pieces of this pineapple etched glass.
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@celticeagle (166660)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Feb 17
@BelleStarr .....Yes, it has a nice design on outside.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
Yes pineapples are a very popular theme in glass and so pretty too!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
31 Jan 17
@DianneN I bought a lot of Belleek but I usually order crystal from Cash's at home and your right, get a better deal.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Jan 17
@BelleStarr A friend saw us on Facebook using a plastic bowl for ice when my brother made us pineapple martinis before dinner and suggested she buy us a housewarming present of an ice bucket. Two days later, we had one. Did I tell you hubby is OCD in that respect? . Love the looks of your Irish crystal. Did you buy any in Ireland? We looked in Waterford, but got a better deal at home. Imagine that?
. Love the looks of your Irish crystal. Did you buy any in Ireland? We looked in Waterford, but got a better deal at home. Imagine that?1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Jan 17
That's a fantastic price for Irish Crystal, pretty too. Sounds like a good day. I was busy all day and just got on mylot a few minutes ago.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Feb 17
I just haven't been spending much time on here lately, I need to get back into the swing of things.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
4 Feb 17
@BelleStarr Sometimes we all need a break, I certainly took one last summer. It's the summer when I have more to do and less time here, but then you are in Florida, nuff said lol.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
Very nice! You got some awesome deals and you had a wonderful day!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Feb 17
I did on both counts, I do enjoy having this time with my hubs
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
3 Feb 17
@BelleStarr Yes it is always nice to have some quality and fun time together
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
Thank you, I thought it was quite attractive.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Feb 17
It really is delicious and easy enough to make. I did it for Christmas one year.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
31 Jan 17
That is so pretty! I will fill it up with lollies .. heheeh!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
31 Jan 17
lol If the grandkids were here I would fill it wth M&Ms
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
Thank you, it caught my eye and I had to have it
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 17
It is isn't it, I love the treasure hunt
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