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Some of you may not understand that a great deal of interest and excitement can be generated by stoneware from a century ago and from the local area. But for others, the hunt is very real. Illinois had the proper clay for making stoneware and tile products. As a result there were a lot of potteries in Illinois. Macomb was a hub for pottery making having many different plants over the years. Many of you will remember Haeger Pottery, the last pottery in Macomb.
Saturday we celebrated Macomb with the Collectors of Illinois Pottery and Stoneware Swap Meet. It was held on the East side of Chandler Park from 8 am to noon but the real enthusiasts arrived much earlier. The weather was not perfect but a bit of rain will not hurt pottery. Want to thank all who came out to enjoy the event. There was a great selection of pottery available.
Want to especially thank a young lady who bought a horseshoe marked crock. It may have been her first piece of pottery and it is just great to help spark a new interest. Also want to thank all the people who helped me organize the event. That was appreciated. Thanks to all who came to learn a bit about pottery even if they did not buy a piece and thanks to those who did buy. Also thanks to the nice lady who brought me great pastries for breakfast! Look for us in 2027 on the 1st Saturday of August.
Sal has a habit of upchucking on the carpet. I bought him special kitty food for sensitive stomachs. It seems to be working!
Picked up three pieces of furniture this week. Come to Plymouth Rock and see them and be overwhelmed by too much stuff. Thanks to Tillitts for checking the van while it was in town.
I think our mail may be more secure than we think. This week I received an envelope with a half dollar showing through a window and another with a dollar bill also showing through a window. If our mail was not secure, don’t think they would arrive with the money still there. Now mail getting somewhere on time is a completely separate issue.
I do not encourage racoons to visit my yard to check for left over kitty food but I can’t help but smile at one young one who jaunts down the side walk to say Hi to me. Does not seem to be the least afraid of me and is so cute. But I also know they can get on my roof and be very destructive.
Just a big thanks to all the people wo read this “column” and tell me how much they like it. That really makes my day and encourages me to continue to share my thoughts with you. Thank You!
Remember to Scatter Kindness and Love. That also may brighten someone’s day as well as your own. “Love your neighbor as yourself”.