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Sunday, April 14, 2013

{Rural Georgia - Stevens Antiques & Guns in Danville}

When we immigrated from The Kingdom of The Netherlands to Georgia, USA there were quite some differences. There were no windmills here in this rural Georgia area.
But it was quite interesting to find in Danville, Georgia such a place like Stevens Antiques & Guns. We did buy a very special silver Verge Fuzee antique pocket watch, some antique silver coins for my sister Diny and a Smith & Wesson for me...
This is me standing on the side of the shop. That was October 1986. The antique silver Verge fuzee pocket watch is since September 2006 in The Netherlands as we gave it to Judith, Pieter's niece. She collects them.
My Smith & Wesson we did trade in again, before leaving for Pennsylvania and moving to Italy.

Related link:
{Tuesday May 4, dinner with friends} | previous post by me, mentioning our Judge Helen through whom I  obtained my concealed weapon's license.
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32 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 13, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    looks like a good place to find treasures. :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:42 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      It sure is and one never knows what to find in there!
      Happy new week to you.
      Mariette

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  2. Stacy April 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    One of my favorite things to do is go antiquing. You never know what you'll find - but there is always something. My most recent find was a stained glass window. I'm going to hang it in the window of our guest bathroom. <3

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      Dearest Stacy,
      Stained windows can be so pretty and they look different, depending on the amount of sunshine filtering through. You will be thrilled; no doubt!
      Happy week to you.
      Mariette

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  3. Draffin BearsApril 14, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Dear Mariette,

    You never know what you will find in a place like this - glad you found some treasures to take home with you. Looks like a wonderful shop

    Happy weekend
    hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      We used to hunt at such kind of stores a lot more than we do lately but it is always great to explore 'the past'...
      Happy new week to you and hugs from the other end of the world,
      Mariette

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  4. Elisabeth PalzkillApril 14, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    sonnige Sonntagsgrüße

    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Wir hatten ein dunkler Sonntag mit Regen also vielen Dank für deine sonnige Grüsse!
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  5. theromanticroseApril 14, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Cara Mariette,mi piacerebbe visitare un negozio così!Qui da me non ci sono!Ti auguro una felice domenica insieme al tuo Peter!Bacioni,Rosetta

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:49 PM

      Cara Rosetta,
      Mi spiace che non ci sono lí... Ma sicuro durante le vacance si può godereli.
      Bacioni anche a voi,
      Mariette

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  6. orchid0324April 14, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Seems like you succeeded for the "treasure hunt" ☆☆☆ Your words made me think how it was for you to adjust new country.
    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      Oh, in the beginning you are so terribly lost in this VAST country! Our State is 4.7 times bigger than my entire birth country of The Netherlands.
      But it is an adventure and one learns so much!
      Big hugs from Georgia/USA
      Mariette

      Our friends' daughter is now in Japan with a small group for their sister-city visit! It might be too late for the beautiful cherry blossoms but still pretty in the spring!

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  7. MayflowerApril 14, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Geweren daar heb ik niets mee, maar een winkeltje met allerlei andere mooie vondsten is altijd leuk om te bezoeken.
    Jij lig vast nog op één oor (vergeet het tijdsverschil nogal eens hihi), maar voor straks een hele goedemorgen en een fijne zondag.
    Lieve groet, Mea

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Beste Mea,
      Geweren hoeven wij ook niet omdat we nog nooit op jacht zijn geweest en dat zou ik ook níet kunnen! Het is altijd een verrassing wat je hier kunt vinden; net zoiets als het lezen van een geschiedenis boek.
      Ja, klopt, ik lag nog lekker in bed! Jullie zijn 6 uurtjes éérder op dan wij.
      Liefs en een fijne week.
      Mariette

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  8. It's meApril 14, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Heb je ook in Italie gewoond???....heerlijk...fijne zondag !!...xxx !

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      Beste Ria,
      Ja hoor; wij hebben gewerkt en gewoond in Italië en ik had het al vaker vermeld. Staat ook bovenaan op mijn blog; onder de titel...
      Onze zondag was donker en nat maar maakt niet uit; genoeg te doen.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  9. AstridApril 14, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    It was a big conversion for you to emigrate, I guess. Everything seems so big in the U.S..
    This summer we will be visiting New York, my husband and me. I can not wait.
    Enjoy the weekend!
    Hugs to you!
    Astrid

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:56 PM

      Dearest Astrid,
      Oh, the VAST country is something that is so hard to get used to in the beginning. Our State is 4.7 times bigger than The Netherlands. Our garden is big and the roads are wider etc. etc.
      You will have the time of your life for sure!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Michiko JohnsonApril 14, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    You will like to have treasures for take back to your Pieter...
    Hugs and love to you Always!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Oh, we always loved to take treasures back to family and friends; we've filled many a suitcase doing so over the years.
      Hugs to you and admiration; you are doing so well!
      Mariette

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  11. ziapollyApril 14, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Dalle mie parti è davvero difficile trovare oggetti così. Un piccolo angolo perduto questo cara Mariette. Paola

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      Cara Paola,
      Ma in Asolo si trova oggetti belli per noi... Ci sono oggetti en tutti i paesi!
      Baccioni,
      Mariette

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  12. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandApril 14, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Liebe Mariette, Geschäfte dieser Art sind hier in
    Deutschland enfach undenkbar. Waffen sind bei uns
    ein heikles Thema.
    Einen schönen Sonntagabend wünscht
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Hier wird soviel gejagt und sonst ist es auch frei unter Registrierung! Ich mag es um so alte Sachen zu finden, das ist wie ein Buch...
      Lieber Gruss und eine schöne neue Woche,
      Mariette

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  13. TamagoApril 14, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I totally understand, I found so much differences in the US after I moved from Japan.
    It's nice you found lovely antique in the store :-)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 9:04 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Funny is that during my stay in Japan, July of 2007, I constantly had to remind myself that I was NOT in The Netherlands. Roads are similar; homes and their sizes are very similar and the more thought through energy efficient set up. So that would not have been such a vast difference for having to adapt to. But now we are so used to this vast country and different lifestyle. Maybe they too start thinking one day more energy conscious like we were raised!
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  14. Savannah GrannyApril 14, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Dear Mariette, This is such a neat store front. I wonder if it is still there, I hope so.
    You always look great.
    Love to you, Ginger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 9:06 PM

      Dearest Ginger,
      Thanks for your compliment! Yes Ma'am, this store is still around! We enjoyed our visit so much; like going to the Old West in a way. Rural Georgia, quite different from where we grew up.
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  15. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I noticed one more fabolous outfit. :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 14, 2013 at 9:06 PM

      Dearest Bela,
      THANKS! You are a keen observer... Have a happy new week.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. Courtney BApril 15, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Can you believe I have NEVER been antiquing?! I'd love to do it sometime!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 15, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      Dearest Courtney,
      Who knows, one day you will enjoy antiquing too!
      Enjoy your MIA for the time being as time goes so fast.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Mariette...