okay... I know I said yesterday it was my last pit stop of my vacation post; but I'd thought I'd take you along to one more place. A flea market.... but not just any little ol' flea market... this one is a biggie! It's the flea market held only on Saturday and Sundays in Grand Prairie, TX called Traders Village.
Traders Village is often referred to by the locals as 'little mexico'. Well... I have to admit... I learned a lesson while in 'little mexico'. Don't order anything preceded by the word "hot". I had a hot link that had my eyes watering and had me gasping for air. Phew... when they say hot they mean it! AND... putting the cheese sauce over it does NOT cool it down. AND just because you see a little kid eating it does not make it safe ... Mercy!! I knew I should have had the turkey leg or roasted corn on the cob.
Until next time...
So it goes in my neck of the woods.
~mel
Too funny Mel - I just walked back into the Art Dept.
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them about all the socks we saw at Traders Village...
just to open this up and lo and behold you just posted
about the same stuff I was telling them. Kindred
Spirits, I'd say. Maybe next time we can get Slim to
try out the cactus... or buy some and prepare it for us -LOL. He'd leave the stickers on mine for sure! ROFL.
Gotta say, I had a great time with ya'll.
I took the rest of the doughnuts out of the freezer
and will be bringing them to work tomorrow.
Maybe with alittle sugar and cinnamon.
thanks for all you do....love ya ... me
I love flea markets, way out west we call 'em Swap Meets! Swap money for whatever, lol. Yes, I love the yummy home made goodies,such fun adventures.
ReplyDeleteI was so tickled to see that you gave us one more pit stop to share in your vacation with you! Now do you think you could do just one more tomorrow? lol If you do, I'll be asking for another one the following day. ~wink~
ReplyDeleteHave you ever had cactus before? My daughter fixes it and it is SO good! Had to chuckle about you saying that just because you saw a kid eating something hot doesn't mean it is safe! When those little guys start eating it at such a young age I think it must burn their taste buds.
Surely did enjoy today's post.
I'm back Mel - just wondering how you like
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Village? I still think you should have gotten
one of those HUGE wok looking fish cookers.
My gosh, you could have taken a bath in those!!
And - what has Slim been doing with all those
exam gloves he bought? rofl!
Yep, we love flea mkts also. Have never been to one that large. Had to laugh at the HOT disertation and this was a great note 'even if you see a little kid eating one!'
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Great entry, another note to self, thanks,
Jack & Sherry
RE: Colleen... Slim just happened to use those exam gloves yesterday ~ wearing them while mixing up some homemade summer sausage and bratwurst and breakfast sausage ... that he has going in the smokehouse today. Yuppers... we bought latex exam gloves there too ... and they were only $2.00 a box! I LOVE my green marble ware pans too ... like cooking with enamel ware ... same thing basically... and for $10 ... another good investment. I had to cut the underwire out of my bra though for maximum comfort issues. Just thought I'd throw that in.
ReplyDeleteYou slay me....Rofl
ReplyDeleteOMG ~ I laughed so hard at your last comment about the bra Mel ~ it hit home! LOVE your vacation pics! We'll have to hit the St Germain flea market this summer. Not quite as big as Traders Market but still big enough to find treasures.
ReplyDeleteCute entry: John and I used to go to lots of flea markets but my legs complain too much now. The larger ones we went to had live music and dancing too.
ReplyDeleteSo that's Traders Village...do you think I will ever get Bill to vacation differently? We usually are hunting by the first weekend so that must be why we haven't hit it yet...and I don't think they are open the end of Oct. anymore...anyway, someday maybe. Til then I will just have to see it through your eyes. Thanks for the trip...did you go to any antique shops?and shop?...share more....
ReplyDeletethe 'hot' entry was a hoot...
seeya and blessya
Fabulous post. I totally enjoy all of your magnificent photos and thoughts.
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:)
Wow Mel..... You really had a fabulous trip, didn't you??? I cannot believe you got to do and see so much on your trip.... When I lived in Texas, I heard about Traders Village---but never went there. It looks fabulous.... I know you had a wonderful time. AND yes---I know about HOT Mexican food.
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Betsy
LOL Mel. Yeah, watching the kids being dragged across the carpet definitely made me smile, too. Kids are so easily amused, aren't they? LOL
ReplyDeleteI like the new look of your blog. It's very spring/summery. *thumbs up* :) Thanks for dropping by to visit me; it was great to hear from you! :)
Your post was hilarious! I am so glad you enjoyed yourself at our flea market. I am a huge fan of the endless shopping myself...and I never run short on bras or socks :). The next time you are here, please ask for me in the front office, and I'll make sure to buy you a turkey leg. I can assure you, they are not half as hot as the links!
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RE: Amy ~ thanks for stopping by my blog! I had a fantastic time at Traders Village! AND... I will take you up on that turkey leg! LOL
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