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Lochloosa

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21. I dabble every now and then. I learned the business from my parents and
Sun Feb 19, 2023, 10:33 AM
Feb 2023

a really good friend in the late 80's and 90's. John was about 20 years older than me at the time and took me under his wing and showed me how to make money at a flea market. I only sold reclaimed items. I loved the hunt. Auctions, garage sales etc.

My parents spent the last 19 years of their lives traveling from festivals and flea markets selling. My step-father was a leather craftsman, so his stuff was always in demand. I still have a couple of his belts. Nothing like a good leather belt without stitching.

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I was going to say: If you're not going to do yoga in them, Aristus Feb 2023 #1
lol Marthe48 Feb 2023 #2
Well, you GO, girl. Aristus Feb 2023 #3
You earn your breaks Marthe48 Feb 2023 #4
Do what you gotta do to stay in the zone. Aristus Feb 2023 #5
Yes, it does Marthe48 Feb 2023 #7
Without question. Aristus Feb 2023 #8
The sun's over the yardarm Marthe48 Feb 2023 #11
Definitely. Aristus Feb 2023 #13
I don't need a break but I'll be day drinking. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #10
Enjoy the wine! Aristus Feb 2023 #12
Have fun Marthe48 Feb 2023 #17
Oooh! Have you checked out Hobbiton? happybird Feb 2023 #35
I went the other day. It was pretty amazing. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #38
That's so cool! happybird Feb 2023 #39
Flea market vendor? Lochloosa Feb 2023 #6
I started a vintage booth in a vintage mall Marthe48 Feb 2023 #9
I know the setup. I was a part owner of a flea market years ago. Lochloosa Feb 2023 #19
A booth isn't for everyone Marthe48 Feb 2023 #20
I dabble every now and then. I learned the business from my parents and Lochloosa Feb 2023 #21
My grandfather was an antique dealer Marthe48 Feb 2023 #22
Used. Mainly garage sale or estate sales. I look for unusual things that catch my eye. Lochloosa Feb 2023 #26
Nice you found a niche Marthe48 Feb 2023 #27
Aren't yoga pants wonderful to wear? So comfy and most of the time flattering zeusdogmom Feb 2023 #14
Well said Marthe48 Feb 2023 #15
I wear leggings all the time. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #16
at home, sweats Marthe48 Feb 2023 #28
I have a few sweatpants too. Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #31
Woo Hoo! MOMFUDSKI Feb 2023 #18
You're missing out on the yoga, Marthe. Niagara Feb 2023 #23
My friend leads a Silver Sneaker class Marthe48 Feb 2023 #24
No judgements here, Marthe. Niagara Feb 2023 #25
I admire people who exercise in any way Marthe48 Feb 2023 #29
Some way is better than no way, IMO. I do the stretches when I remember before I vault out of bed. CTyankee Feb 2023 #30
I have to exercise. Niagara Feb 2023 #40
I feel better when I move around more Marthe48 Feb 2023 #41
Is putting them on anything like this comedy bit? mysteryowl Feb 2023 #32
lol NO! Marthe48 Feb 2023 #33
Oh Good, I am glad you have a better go of it. mysteryowl Feb 2023 #34
I love them, too! happybird Feb 2023 #36
The pair I got is all splotches of blue and white Marthe48 Feb 2023 #37
leggings? BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 2023 #42
I think they are more like pants Marthe48 Feb 2023 #43
gotcha... I have something similar from Pink. BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 2023 #44
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