100 Words and Treasure Hunting
2012
Put on your party hats and ready your pens. The 100 Words challenge has returned to roost.
A few admin-ish things. LinkyTools, for all their paid subscription glory, is still less than perfect in its execution. I renewed the subscription but the automated system failed to detect the successful payment. I’ve followed all the proper channels and now I wait to hear. I suspect it won’t be more than a day or two before it’s up and running and you can either a) put a link to your posts in the comments, or b) hold onto your link until the LinkyTool is active. **Update: Brent of LinkyTools got right back to me and everything is good to go!
Remember, I won’t be making official selections this time around so please take care of each other with comment love, encouragement, and critiques where constructive.
I’ve spent the last several months treasure hunting at auctions, in wayside antique shops along back roads, and wherever else I can tuck my nose in for a peek. Finds like this is what the treasure hunter lives for.
First Edition Louisa May Alcott
I found this first edition Louisa May Alcott at a “pick sale” book auction. Some day I’ll tell you about THAT experience.
Full of that glorious old book smell.
Why don't they make books like this anymore?
"The Consultation--Trunks or 'Shawl Straps'" - Book Plate 1
"Let's see what it is;" and, lighting a candle, the fair Amazons looked boldly about.
I’ll be selling this first edition in an upcoming auction in order to support my Patricia Coomb’s habit. I intend to have a first edition of all 20 of the Dorrie the little witch series.
But of course, this week’s challenge must come from this book.
Thriftless
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I’m so excited about 100Words returning. Off to ponder the prompt.
Tara R. recently posted..A walk in the clouds
It’s been a long time coming.
I’m excited too!
Glad you’re back….off to work on something for this week!!!
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Good luck!
first – let me say – I am so JEALOUS over that treasure find!!!!! Please, please, PLEASE let me know when you are auctioning. (PLEASE?)
Second – you KNOW how pleased I am to see you back among us.
barbara recently posted..Dead Man’s Gun
whoa – lots of PLEASEs in that, huh?
barbara recently posted..Dead Man’s Gun
Barbara, ask and ye shall receive.
I will certainly let readers know when anything goes up for auction. Some things will be on Etsy at set prices, and others will go on Ebay where I can let highest bidder win AND donate to charity at the same time.
welcome back, I’m so excited that you and your words are in my writing life, again.
also, I succumbed to peer pressure and general blogger shamelessness and went back to the facebooks.
my blog page is here to be liked:
https://www.facebook.com/VelvetVerbosity#!/pages/My-Blog-Can-Beat-Up-Your-Blog/339720439382777
Lance recently posted..Sure Shot
Liked your page Lance, and I’m glad y’all are still here!
Your return is fabulous after my month long writing hiatus (or has it been longer?). This is exactly what I needed to jump back in. Thanks!
SAM recently posted..Waving
Well, here’s to a FABulous come-back! *clink*
Yay! I only found out about this like two weeks after you went on hiatus. I totally thought I’d lost out.
Jester Queen recently posted..Donny’s Pawn Shop
Welcome back! You have definitely been missed.
Thanks Britt!
Wow! That felt good! Welcome back, and thanks!
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Arctic Wren
Glad to see you.