I've been blogging for 9 years -- 9 years! And I have to tell you that I've "met" a lot of people online -- some good and some bad. (Over the years I've made my peace with the bad -- learning to ignore and delete their comments. It took a while to grow a thick skin though.) And I'm happy to say that things seems to be getting even more friendly around the internets in the last couple of years (or I've learned to avoid the trouble spots!)
Recently a fellow blogger sent me this cool book -- the Fire-King id and value guide. How awesome is that? She saw it at a library sale, thought of me and sent it to me! I thought it was incredibly thoughtful and it re-affirmed my faith in this here blogging community. Thank you, Annie!
And as an aside -- and also to demonstrate how perfect this book was for me -- I bought these vintage Anchor Hocking glass bowls over the weekend at Goodwill. They need a bit more scrubbing, but I'm loving the 1970's colors.
Visit Apron Thrift Girl so see what everyone else found this past weekend!
I recently started collecting vintage pyrex and, if you're anything like me, you have a large collection.
Posted by: NIk | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 02:03 PM
That is awesome. Yes their is great people out their for sure. Weed out the bad ones. Love your bowls. I found a great deal last weekend. I drove past a house with things outside on the curb. I had to go back because it looked like a plant holder/table. NO, it was a foldable table with the umbrella and 4 chairs. All in perfect condition. Guess they just didn't want it. I grabbed it of course. Could use a little paint but all works and has wheels. It was my night for driving by this house. Have a Great Week!!
Posted by: Rowena PHilbeck | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 04:24 PM
That's too cool that they would send you that book! So nice.
Like to bowls too.
Posted by: Sir Thrift-A-Lot | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 04:52 PM
That is a great reference book! There is so much info available on the web that I got rid of a lot of my reference books but definitely kept that one and use it! How sweet of her to send it to you!
Posted by: Deana | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 09:05 AM
love the bowls! any idea how old? they look older than the ones I got for my wedding shower in 1972
Posted by: Donna | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 07:41 PM
I have an edition of that book, too. Great one!
Posted by: BeckyKay | Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 09:45 AM
I have also been blessed with the generosity of a fellow blogger. It really does prove that there are indeed some wonderful people in blogland. I think there must be some stinkers, too, but for the most part I've encountered only the sweet!
The bowls are very cool as is the book.
Posted by: Tammy Loves Dishes | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 08:41 PM
You're so welcome. I love books, and I love people who love books and play with fiber and make cool stuff with their kids and know good chocolate...
Posted by: Annie | Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 07:12 PM
I have this book too - it's a great reference. I found some great old bowls the other week too but they're made by Federal Glass - the orange ones are so bright and cheery - http://jillslittlebit.blogspot.com/2011/08/lobster-dishes-and-dessert-dishes.html
Posted by: Jill | Monday, August 22, 2011 at 04:25 PM