Mid Atlantic Pyrex Lovers Swapaganza-MD
/I am going to write this diary style and publish when it's all done so it my tenses are off, forgive me.
FRIDAY MAY 20
i have spent a lot of time packing my Pyrex in bins over the last month. I spent today loading up my car with tables, Pyrex and even threw in my picnic baskets and plaid coolers. I figure this is a good opportunity to show how they can be used in an everyday setting. It is fun to collect, but I really enjoy using my vintage!
As the day is going on and attendees are getting last minute questions answered, you can tell this is going to be a great time! Everyone is totally excited to shop, swap and meet the faces behind the keyboards! I believe they expect about 70 shopper/swappers and over 100 guests including family and friends. I asked Kenny to make a crisp in the Dutch oven and lots of attendees are excited to observe and ask some questions. Although I would love to take the Vanagon, it is a 4 hour round trip and we are camping the holiday weekend, so leaving Vanny behind. Going to finish up packing and racking my brain for items I may need or want. SQUEE!!!! ✌🏼️
SATURDAY MAY 21
Woke up early to finish a few last minute things before leaving. We are on target to arrive at 11:45 am, which is just about when set up begins. Our ride is 2 hours, not a bad trek. It started raining as soon as we pulled out of our driveway. But we knew the rain was coming.
We drove through downpours but arrived to nothing more than left over clouds with the occasional spritz. my first impression of the park: BEAUTIFUL! The setting was just gorgeous! Our 2 pavilions were close together and the set up buzz was already in action when I arrived.
After an easy check in and brief meeting of a few of the ladies in charge, I started to unload and claim my space.
I claimed a space near the food but even more important, next to the stone fireplace! Would have loved a fire! We got set up, had some food and the event was rolling. A fabulous give away, group photo and then we were off to deal!
Got to shopping, swapping and selling but more importantly, making new friends, talking shop with other dealers and enjoying the massive selection of PYREX! My husband even made some friends as he worked on cooking up some apple blueberry crisp.
So what you really want to know is WHAT DID YOU GET???!!! 😜✌🏼️
The stash includes a pair of Hazel Atlas Crinoline plates (fluted edging) in pink that I traded turquoise for, 5 yards of fabric and Dansk butter warmer I traded an Amish Butterprint fridge set and a snowflake space saver for, 4 divided pink plates to match my dinnerware set $10, federal glass covered dish $10, federal glass small bowl and white Hazel atlas vase trade for a friendship casserole. I am thrilled with my take and I did sell some things so came home with more money than I left with so I call that a success!
It was an awesome event filled with great people! If you are interested in Pyrex and are in the region, please search for and request to join the Mid-Atlantic Pyrex Lovers Facebook group so you don't miss the next event! I hear they may organize a fall swap! ✌🏼️ if you are not in the area, please look for similar groups in your region and step out of your comfort zone and attend one of these great events! You will have a blast!
xo Malissa