FABULOUS FINDS.....

It goes without saying, there's always a good "find" at the flea....gas is one of them. Gas is always a good buy at the market, it was down to $1.11 for regular over the opening weekend, I filled up twice over the long weekend.....I hope it stays that cheap over the summer months........(just kidding, only the sign was cheap...doubt we'll see gas at these prices again, but we can wish!)

The weather was perfect, even Monday turned out exceptionally nice, sorry to say, for those of you that left early! As it turned out, not that much rain fell after all!!

There were fabulous finds for everyone! I spied quite a bit of advertising around the grounds.

Tom apparently can't wait for hunting season, so he's doing a little early hunting, at the Market! There was actually a pair of these antlers, you'll have to check with Tom to see if he took this pair home..........I think some tall tales might have been told at this booth....

COTTON LAKE TILE

It's always good to see the return of vendors! Bracken Rourke of Cotton Lake Tile is one of them! Cotton Lake Tile is a custom tile company producing unique, one of a kind tiles. The tile is durable enough for home, commercial or outdoor use. You can select from an endless combination of styles, sizes, single or multi-color, and distinct glazes. The possibilities are endless! Cotton Lake Tile is experienced in designing and producing tile for kitchens, back splashes, murals, mosaics, swimming pool accents, decorative wall art, furniture, and many other tile accessories that may be customized to match a new or existing color theme. You can be assured of the highest quality, one of a kind tile. A current price list and other information may be found on Bracken's website at http://www.cottonlaketile.com/.

Stop by and visit with Bracken at the Market on the following weekends:

~ July 3 - 5

~ August 1 - 2

~ September 5 - 7

THE LINE UP.....

By mid morning on Friday, the entry line had already formed for vendors. I thought I would take a walk over and see just how many people had lined up! There were a good 25 to 30 vendors in line, a good sign for a three day weekend at Shady Hollow!

All were very patiently waiting in line for the gate keeper to let them in and set up their wares!! By 3:30 the line had grown considerably, as did some vendor's patience!

TIME FOR CHANGE

About a week to go before the flea market opens for the season and there continues to be changes made! Not only are there new vendors, a new permaenent building, but there will be no more food bus and, no more booths to sit in! No need to worry.... there will be plenty of picnic tables and the bus will be replaced with a wonderful concession stand, Grampa's Treats, operated by Grant, Logan and Brock Langerud, bringing us such treats as the wonderful mini donuts, cotton candy, 12 flavors of Hawaiin Ice, and YES!!!!! hand dipped corn dogs!! Won't that be a tasty treat!!!

I think we'll all agree these will be some welcome changes (well, for the most part anyway!) I for one can't wait for Grampa's Treats to set up shop and might be one of the first in line to sample a steaming, hot corn dog right from the fryer, and maybe chase it down with a dozen mini donuts - can anyone say YUM!!!!

Shhhhhhh.....rumor has it they may be ready to serve Friday night, might be worth a drive by to check it out!

PAPA DIO'S!!

With just a little over a month to go to the kick off of the 2009 Shady Hollow Season, much clean up is underway! You are sure to see many new faces among the buildings, including the food court! Under new management, formerly known as "Howards", the new "Papa Dio's" is undergoing renovation and will be ready for the Memorial Weekend opener!

Proprietor Dio promises to spice up the menu with original Mexican recipes and breakfast items, to include Mexican Breakfast Sausage as well. Other specialties include Frito Pie, Barbequed Beef Brisket, authentic tacos, as well as the standard hamburgers and hot dogs! Can't wait for those grills to get put back in place and the 23rd of May!! Maybe he'll fire them up early for a test run!!

With help from sons Dan and Paul, who couldn't resist to stop by and try out some breakfast, lunch or a late afternoon snack!

If you're not hungry at the moment, stop by and say hi to the entire family and welcome them to Shady Hollow Flea Market!

You may also remember them from the great iron garden accents they will continue to sell as well!

As always, see you at the flea!