Off to the Roadshow

My friend Barb asked me several months ago to enter the lottery drawing for tickets to the Mytle Beach Antiques Roadshow. Would I win tickets? Probably not, but the drawing was on her birthday in May, so I felt pretty sure she would win. Sure enough, she won the tickets. Since the deal was which ever of us won tickets, the other would get to go, I knew a trip to Myrtle Beach was in my future. The Roadshow was last weekend, and a fine weekend it was to spend at the beach. Barb has friends everywhere. We got to stay with her friend Ann at her parents cottage at Sunset Beach Friday night. A truly lovely location complete with a friendly owl hanging out in a tree beside the house.

Saturday morning we were up bright and early and on the road to Myrtle Beach. Found a good place for breakfast and headed to the coliseum at our appointed time. It was a total blast to watch from the parking lot people emptying out their cars of all manner of things they hoped would be the proverbial treasure... most of them probably not, but it made for some entertaining moments.

Nothing like having those green tickets in hand to be assured of the adventure that is the roadshow. We were admitted with our tickets to the first of many lines. There were many interesting people to chat with standing in those lines. No shortage of people wanting to share what they'd brought just in case someone might have an interest... the button from my great-great grandfather's civil war uniform was a standard issue button, used by both sides.. value $10.00.. at least I know. The gift of a silver tea set from my aunt proved to be more valuable, but nothing that should be sold at this time... guess there will be more silver polish in my future... one of the show's sponsors, Subaru, hauls from show to show this fabulous 1968 sedan that boasted 66 miles per gallon. Even today the style of the car holds up. Wish it were availble with some of the modern safety features. I'd buy it! Every aspect of the roadshow was well done, people were friendly and helpful. Coastal PBS was a great host! Maybe next time I can win tickets and take something else in hopes of finding my treasure in the attic!