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Dbl Trouble 08-07-2014 05:52 AM

Longeat yard Sale
 
The Highway 127 Yard Sale starts today through Sunday.

NOW 690 MILES!
From 5 Miles North of Addison, Michigan
to Gadsden, Alabama!

ManiacQuilter2 08-07-2014 05:55 AM

I have heard of it but live on the west coast.

Nammie to 7 08-07-2014 05:56 AM

I've heard of it too -- just live too far away!

psychonurse 08-07-2014 06:01 AM

I am leaving in the morning for 2 days of it, will start in Gadsden and travel north. no set destination, but I really like the Dogtown, to Mentone Al area. Also 80% chance of rain Fri and Sat. ugh.

mrs. fitz 08-07-2014 08:10 AM

This sale is fascinating, wish I could attend some day. If any QB members get there pls post what quilts or quilt-related goodies you found. If possible, give us some photos. Not nearly as good as being there but fun to see who scores. Wish all of you that will be there good luck, good weather and lots of bargains.

orchidsews 08-07-2014 12:25 PM

I live in Dunlap,Tn.five minutes to walk to 127. Folks starting setting up Monday here,renting sections of their yard,garages etc.Driving is terrible tho, takes one hour to drive quarter mile! I did find a old nee hi sewing machine for ten bucks that worked.Only complaints last year was NO bathrooms.

Billi 08-07-2014 12:56 PM

I did it 2 years ago with my sisters we had so much fun they are both well versed in rusty junk and antiques I just love to browse and drool.....had to be careful since I flew in and out. I would do it again in a heartbeat we are talking about next year.

my little advice if you ever want to go is plot it out and make hotel or camping reservations well in advance carry paper towels and wet ones for clean up, be ready for a rainstorm or two and trust me they will be welcome I don't remember having issues finding bathrooms. We learned to not stop at all the individual houses if they were displaying clothes or kid stuff not what we look for and we wouldn't have made it more than 10 miles.

needles3thread 08-07-2014 01:10 PM

This sounds like something I would really enjoy. Yes, let us know what you buy-pictures would be great.

kydeb 08-08-2014 06:06 AM

I live near it - have never been and don't plan on going! I stay away from the whole mess!!!

Wanabee Quiltin 08-08-2014 08:36 AM

I have been on the longest yard sale many times and just love it. Have bought some wonderful quilts down there.

Ccorazone 08-08-2014 08:50 AM

we have something similar to that in Texas. It called "Antique Alley". It is held twice a year, once in April and again in October. It is very short compared to your's. It runs from Glenview to Cleburn Texas and it is as three day event.

mjhaess 08-08-2014 11:52 AM

I will miss it...I use to live real close to Rt. 127 when I lived in Tennessee...

oldtnquiltinglady 08-08-2014 12:55 PM

I live close enough that I could make a day of it and go down there--but not this year. I have to work in the local county fair, and that just fills my day completely up, plus the yard sale is about an hour's drive from here. My sister is set up somewhere down there, and says she is doing well with what she has for sale.

MissM 08-08-2014 01:35 PM

I've done this once, tons of fun! :)

oldtisme 08-08-2014 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by Ccorazone (Post 6836873)
we have something similar to that in Texas. It called "Antique Alley". It is held twice a year, once in April and again in October. It is very short compared to your's. It runs from Glenview to Cleburn Texas and it is as three day event.

This must be up north of me, I've never heard of it but then I'm way down in Corpus & news usually gets here a few years late LOL.

Aurora 08-09-2014 03:55 AM

I live on 127 in Kentucky and have been many times but not this year.

Billi 08-09-2014 07:02 AM


Originally Posted by Ccorazone (Post 6836873)
we have something similar to that in Texas. It called "Antique Alley". It is held twice a year, once in April and again in October. It is very short compared to your's. It runs from Glenview to Cleburn Texas and it is as three day event.

Thank you I looked that up and sent it to the sisters we are talking about checking that one out for our next girls trip.

nana20010 08-10-2014 03:55 PM

1 of these days i'm going love yard sales
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mjhaess 08-13-2014 06:37 AM

I use to go when I lived in Pikeville TN. It was a lot of fun..


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