Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders May 2015

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Fishing the North Carolina

Outer Banks Area and

Southern Shores

IN THIS ISSUE:

Willow TreeCelebrates 1 YrAnniversary

ChippendaleDudes Openingup AntiquesEvent?! Really?!

Book Review -Tip o’ Our Hatsto All OurVeterans

Experience NCBarbecue fromMountains toCoastline

May 2015

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Pickers PedalsPassions & Blundersis a NC-based publication.

Mailing address...PO Box 578Rolesville, NC 27571

Publisher...M. Dale Swiggett336.340.6299

Editor...Renee Warren919.880.5217rtwdesigns@embarqmailcom

Find Us on Issuu.com

Pickers Pedals Passions& Blunders is an eclecticmix of unique items, pas-sions, events and bar-gains and the people wholove them. Our mission isto provide more exposureon a monthly basis for an-tique and collectibledealers in order to connectto consumers who want tofind those dealers. There’salways this unquench-able thirst to add to one’scollection and to find thatever elusive item, whetherit be a piece of period fur-niture, a doll, a tea pot,or a vintage piece of farmequipment. We just wantto connect folks so that ev-eryone can buy and sellthe things that we all love.

What Fun Stuff is Inside May?

NC Surf Fishing .................................................... 3

Rolling Thunder V eteran’ s

Memorial Day Celebration .................................... 6

NC Barbecue from West to East .........................8

Willow T ree’s 1st Year Anniversary ..................13

Male Strippers Kickin’ Off Antiques Event

in Texas Has Everyone in a T izzy .....................18

Book Review ....................................................... 26

FRONT COVER....Shot at sunset from balcony of private house on the IntercoastalWaterway side of Figure Eight Island, just north ofWilmingtonand Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Photographer - Mr. Eric Warren of Raleigh, NC is a long-timenative of North Carolina and has chronicled his trips to his homestate’s coastline for decades.

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Surf Fishing for Trophy Stripers on the Outer Banks

ctors & Samples

March 2015

November, December, andJanuary are the prime months forsome of the most exciting striperfishing experiences ever. Surf fishingin the winter months at the OuterBanks is not for the weak at heart.This is for hardcore surf fishermenwho have never caught large trophystripers at the Outer Banks of NorthCarolina.

The best time to catch thesemonsters is on the cold, dark,overcast, and just plain nasty days ofwinter. Stripers love to feed on thekind of days that most people wouldrather be home watching a sportingshow or game on the tube.

The prime fishing spots are theareas located on the Outer Banks onState Highway #12 from Nags Headto Ocracoke.

There several ways to get to theOuter Banks. Most people take I-85or I-95 into North Carolina. TakeUS-64 East toward Rocky Mount,Williamston, and Plymouth andcontinue on US-64 East to RoanokeIsland. Take North Carolina StateRoad #12 at Kitty Hawk to the OuterBanks.

The other way is to take US-70out of Morehead City to State Road#12 North to Cedar Island where you

catch the Cedar Island Ferry toOcracoke. This is a toll ferry, and it isrecommended that reservations bemade for this ferry. You continue northdown #12 to the Hatteras IslandFerry. Take the Hatteras Island Ferryfrom Ocracoke. Check ferryschedules for departure and arrivaltimes. After reaching Hatteras Islandtravel down State #12 to yourdestination on the Outer Banks.

North Carolina now requires allfishermen to purchase a saltwaterfishing license. Most tackle shops

offer these licenses, as well as sizeand limit regulations, While you arethere you can pick up a tide schedulewhich you will find to be most helpful.Most of the beaches on the OuterBanks allow driving with an off-roadvehicle. A four-wheel drive vehicle isa must to getting the prime fishingspots. For those who have not drivenin the soft sand on the beach, it is agood idea to run your vehicle in 4-wheel high range and follow the tracksand ruts made by others. This allowsyou to travel the sand that has beenpacked down by others and helps youfrom getting stuck. Even the mostexperienced four-wheelers havetrouble from time to time, and if youget stuck, you will find that otherfishermen will go out of there to helpyou.

Always carry a heavy rope orchain, a shovel, and some pieces ofcarpet that would help to dig you outand give you some extra traction.Lower tire pressure of 20 pounds orless is recommended for driving on

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Editor’s Note...

Fishing is not just a popularhobby for folks who live in astate with a generous coastline.

The act of fishing representsdifferent things to differentpeople. A grandfather passingdown ancient knowledge to hisgrandson. A group of school girlsgoing noodling (Google it andthen be amazed!). A bunch ofguys hopping into their boats tohit their honey holes to land topprize in fishing tournament.

For us Deep South coastalstates residents, fishing is adeeply spiritual experience and

yes, a beloved passion, whetherit is fresh water dangling or saltwater angling.

This month launches the midSpring season of outdoor activi-ties. And all of us here at PPP&Bwish all of our readers much luckin all their passions.

Remember that it’s not onlyimportant to preserve history aswe do in antiques/collectibles butit is equally, if not more so, im-portant to CREATE history byliving our lives fully.

And besides, fishing createsgreat memories.

- Renee Warren

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the sand. Some run as low as 12pounds of pressure. When you leavethe beach, inflate your tires to normaltire pressure as soon as possible.

Beach access areas are clearlymarked to let you know where youcan enter and exit the beach. Normallythere are a lot of vehicles traveling upand down the beach, and you canobserve others fishing. Goodareas to fish are evident by thenumber of vehicles backed upto the fishing holes along thebeach.

There are several ways tofind the stripers on the beach.Start at Oregon Inlet at theBonner Bridge on #12. There isa beach across just before youget to the bridge on the left.Look up and down the beachand look for parked vehicles todetermine which direction youwant to travel. Observe what isgoing on, and even when you seefish being caught, find an openspace to set up to fish.

Most striper fisherman usean 8- to 11- foot surf rod witheither a bait casting or spinningreel with at least 20-pound testline. Having a good real with a gooddrag system is a much. When youhook up with one of the monsters, hewill take lots of line before you turnhim. If the stripers are feeding in thesurf, a heave plug like a large Hopkinswill work. You will also need a goodset of waders to keep you dry. Youmade have to wade out into the surfto get to the fish.

The fish will normally move thebeach depending on the direction ofthe bait fish. The frenzied birds divinginto the bait is your signal to findfeeding fish.

Watching all the other fishermenrunning up the beach and frantically

casting into the Blitzing fish willcertainly get your heart pumping andyour adrenalin flowing.

This type of striper blitz is what weall dreamed of and will creatememories that will last for a lifetime.This is the best for striper fisherman.For those who like to set up and waitfor the fish to bite, get a lounge chair

and rod holder and set up on thebeach near a hole that is visible.

At Oregon Inlet, a lot of fishermenprefer using live eels on a rig thatallows the bait to move up and downyour line. You can purchase these eelsat several of the tackle shops at NagsHead. Others like to use a drum rigwith enough weight to hold it on thebottom with a large chunk of freshmullet. Usually there are otherfishermen lined up on the beach, andwhen a run starts, several hook up atthe same time. While waiting for thestripers to bite, drum or blues usuallykeep you busy.

This stretch of road across theBonner Bridge at Pea Island does nothave beach access for vehicles. Thestriper fishing here can be fantastic.Look for diving birds to let you knowwhere the fish are located. Park alongthe road and walk over the sanddunes to the ocean. You will probablynot be only fisherman there. The hikeover the dunes can pay big rewards

especially if there is a striper runon the beach.

Travel with your waders onand your rod rigged with sometype of metal bait. Be sure totake spare plugs in case ofthose large strippers breaksyour line.

Continue up #12, and youwill pass several small townssuch as Rodanthe, Salvo,Avon, and Buxton. There arebeach access signs on thehighway to locate the accessramps. The ramps arenumbered so you will knowwhere you are. Get off the roadand on to the beach accessramp. Be sure that your vehicleis in in 4-wheel drive and yourtire pressure adjusted. Payparticular attention to areas thathave vehicles parked, as they

are more than likely proven fishingareas.

Look for landmarks, so when youfind a good place to fish, you canthere at a later time. Marking yourhole is a good idea for futurereference. Learn your way aroundand remember where the beachaccess areas are located. Keep notesand logs because these beaches lookalike, and finding a favorite hole issometimes difficult.

There are many tackle shopslocated on Hatteras Island. Mosthave updated fishing reports posteddaily or weekly. Just give them a call,

Fishing continued

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Enertia® Building Systems, Inc.P.O. Box 845, Youngsville, NC 27596enertia.com919-556-2391 or [email protected]

and they will give you a weather reportand fishing update. These shopsshould have fresh bait and meet allyour tackle needs, as well as offeradvice on where and how the fishhave been caught.

After Thanksgiving, the availabilityof accommodations and restaurantsare slim because some are closed forthe season. The outer banks Motel inBuxton, located near the CapeHatteras light house, is considered amust stop for all. The road continuespast the lighthouse, and the accessramp is clearly marked. Enter thebeach, and follow the tracks to theright. You will see vehicles all alongthe shoreline. It is usually verycrowded at the point. Parking placesare at a premium the closer you getto the point.

The rough waters and the abilityto fish both sides of the point make ita great consideration in determininga place to fish. The wind speed anddirection is a major consideration indetermining where to fish. Observe

Fishing continued the happenings carefully if you decideto fish the point. The better the fishing,the more crowded the point becomes.

It can become dangerous at timeswhen a lot of fishermen are throwingplugs or metal into the surf. Don’t beafraid to get right in there and makeyourself a spot to fish. It will not takelong to figure the drill. When the fishrun, the excitement is unbelievable,and the fishing is fantastic. Somefishermen set up camp on the pointday and night and wait for a run.

Your equipment is most importantwhile fishing at the point. Most use atleast an 11-foot still surf rod with surfcasting reel or very good spinning reelwith at least 20-pound-test line. A fewyards in casting length can make thedifference in your fishing success.Large drum are also caught at thepoint, although mostly at night. Ipromise you the wait will be worthyour time.

The sunrises and sunsets are likesomething you have ever seen. Youwill meet folks from all over thecountry. Share some fun, swap some

lies, and you will have the fishing tripof your life. If you are a surf fisherman,you must experience the happeningsat Cape Point and the Outer Banksof North Carolina. It just does not getany better.

- Story by Wes Hair, an avidfisherman who lives by the waterin North Carolina.Reprint fromWaterfront Sportsman 2008.

PPP&B Tip of the Month:Guys (and gals, too), please don’tbe like THIS guy. No kissing yourbait for good luck. Newbie land-lubbers just don’t understand thistradition.

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Events....

We encourage

our readers to

check out groups

like PTSD

Foundation of

America in

support of our

military men and

women

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Events....

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Passions....

World’s Record Barbeque Grill-Off to

Raise Awareness for PSTD Victims

Starting point for What Could be World’ sRecord BBQ Grill-Off began May 2nd, 2015

So, I have this dream that involvestraveling the entire length of my homestate to experience all kinds ofvariations of good ol’ North Carolinabarbecue.

Heavens know there are a fewdifferent ways of spelling the sacredword, mush less different ways ofprepping and fixing it forconsumption.

And consumption of NC barbecueIS a huge passion amongst native TarHeels and all those who pass throughour great state.

The North Carolina BBQ Societyhas a great map featuring several BBQhaunts and then I added a couple ofmy own to complete the BBQ runfrom Murphy to Manteo.

In this issue of PPP&B, we takeyou from West to East and point youto the first half of NC BBQ Society’slist of restaurants to be sure to visit.

- Dale Swiggett

http://www.ncbbqsociety.com/bbqmap/trail_map.html

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#1...Rib Country in Murphy, NC

#2...Herb’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Murphy, NC

#3...Bridges Barbecue in Shelby, NC

Picture of an antique cast iron pig feeder

Raising hogs

I have never let my

schooling interfere

with my barbecue.

– Mark Twain

It’s not the

barbecues in my life

that count, it’s the

life in my barbecues.

– Mae West

Some great

humorous quotes

(true or not, we have

no clue but they

sound plausible

enough) thanks to

noexcusesbbq.com/

bbq-quotes


#4...Switzerland Cafe in Little Switzerland, NC

#5...Carolina Bar-B-Q in Statesville, NC

#6...M&K Barbecue in Granite Quarry, NC

Picture of an antique bacon press

Anyone who has

never made a

mistake has never

tried to barbecue

anything.

– Albert Einstein

Glory is fleeting, but

barbecue is forever.

– Napoleon Bonaparte


#7...Wink’s Barbeque in Salisbury, NC

#8...Richard’s Bar-B-Que in Salisbury, NC

#9...Barbecue Center in Lexington, NC

NC Map of Pork Farms

What lies behind us

and what lies before

us are tiny matters

compared to what

lies within our

barbecue.

– Ralph Waldo

Emerson

I never hated a man

enough to give him

his barbecue back.

– Zsa Zsa Gabor

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#10...Smiley’s Lexingon Barbecue in Lexington, NC

#11...Speedy Lohr’s BBQ in Arcadia, NC

#12...Little Richard’s in Lexington, NC

Time honored tradition of the men folksmoking a whole hog

The better part of

one’s life consists

of his barbecues.

– Abraham Lincoln

We are all here for a

spell; get all the good

barbecue you can.

– Will Rogers

We will feature the

remainder of the BBQ

Trail list next month!

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Willow Tree Consignment

Celebrates 1st Anniversary

If you haven’t been to Willow TreeConsignment, you are really missinga treat. Willow Tree, the brainchildof Sherry Stobaugh, is not like otherconsignment stores. You will noticethe difference the minute you walk in.It’s clean, smells good and everythingis tastefully decorated.

Sherry worked for a concretemanufacturer for 33 years. When shefound herself without work and hadthe opportunity to do somethingdifferent, she immediately thought ofa consignment store. But not just anyconsignment store. Willow TreeConsignment is the culmination ofseveral years of research spentlooking for the right combinationof products to carry and whatretail floor design to use. In anutshell Sherry took all the thingsshe liked about other consignmentstores and combined them tocreate Willow Tree Consignment.

Sherry’s main criteria wasa friendly funatmosphere. You willabsolutely be greetedwith a smiling face thatconveys appreciation forstopping by the shop.Willow Tree Consignmentknows that you havemany options of how tospend your time so it is agreat honor for you tovisit their shop.

Willow TreeConsignment carries

furniture, home décor,wall art, crystal, china,small kitchen appliances,small electronics, etc.One difference in WillowTree from other shops isthe addition of awomen’s boutique. Instock are better brandsof clothes and shoes (inall sizes), handbags andjewelry. Add in localAlamance County artistsand craftsmen, terrariums(and classes) andcollectibles you have aone of a kind consignmentexperience. Willow TreeConsignment has

approximately 12000 sq. ft. ofshopping and display space.

In addition to the types of itemsWillow Tree Consignment carry,the way everything is artfullydisplayed is unusual. You will notfind the normal rows of sofas,chairs, bedroom suits, etc. WillowTree sets everything in smallvignettes so you can envision what

this item might look like in your home.Each grouping of furniture has lamps,pillows, wall art and other decorativeaccessories placed around that co-ordinate.

O n eh u g ebenefit tow o r k i n gwith WillowT r e eConsignmentis their onl i n einventorys y s t e m .Once your inventory is entered intoWillow Tree’s inventory system youwill be able to track the initial selling

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price and sales of your items. Youwill also know what monies are owedto you based on the actual selling

Willow Tree continued

price. It is the most sophisticatedsystem I have seen in consignmentsoftware.

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A & AFLEA MARKET

S. Main St. & Railroad St., Sharpsburg, NC(seen from Hwy 301 N)

Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm252-883-1028

Furniture & Collectibles

Also a wide variety of collectibleCOMIC BOOKS !

We have Collectibles, Glassware, Lamps,Furniture, Gun Cabinet, Stereo Equipment,Hand Tools, Movies, Appliances, Christmas

Decorations, Books, Records, etc.

It doesn’t get any better than this!

A Girl Has Just Got to Have Her Baubles!In the course of researching cur-

rent events and how those cross overinto the land of the ‘oldand moldy,’ we comeacross some really coolnews.

Just like this greatstory...”Scientists havediscovered the world’soldest piece ofjewellery in a cave inSiberia.

The 40,000 year oldbracelet has surprisedboth scientists and ar-cheologists alike by itslevel of sophisticationwhich is at least 30,000years ahead of its time.

The sophisticatedbracelet was made by Cited as per http://yournewswire.com/worlds-oldest-

piece-of-jewellery-astounds-scientists/

the Denisovan people who were amysterious species of hominins.”

- See more at: http://yournewswire.com/worlds-oldest-

piece-of-jewellery-as-t o u n d s - s c i e n t i s t s /#sthash.NaauhaXl.dpuf

So, let the new jokes en-sue about how even a cavegal was concerned and setthe course for all females topay attention to her acces-sories! This now gives me aconveninent excuse for mypenchant of collecting oldjewelry, ‘it’ s a female genetictrait thing.’ ☺

Even a cave woman hadto have her trinkets andbaubles!

- Renee Warren

Booth Vendors...

Don’t Get Lost in

the Crowd!You have one or more booths (space rental)

in a mall or store but the problem is how to getcustomers to find you and your wonderfulitems for sale.

We have two options: a 3 mo. commitment,only a $60.00 investment, you get a picture ofyour booth, short description of items, andbooth location or for $200.00, you can get afull page featuring up to five photos of yourbooth and past events, more detaileddescription of items you have to sell and moreimportantly, a calendar listing of upcomingevents where your customers can find you.Minimum commitment is for two months for atotal of $400.00 investment to drive traffic toyour booth(s) location(s) and events you planto be an exhibitor.

For more info on these two great advertisingoffers, contact...

Dale Swiggett call 336.340.6299

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Thank You to all

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Pedals....

Vintage Bicycles Bring Back Fond

Memories...Here’s a Buyers’ SourceFor those who aree really into

collectible antique bicycles, there is aperson in the Triad (North Carolina)area who specializes in offering goodto excellent quality items.

Currently there are the followingitems being offered.....

1.His & hers 1954 maching pairblack & red (please inquire)

2.Gold Jaguar $1,400.003.Green & White $1,800.004.Columbia Pope $1,500.00

For more details, please contactDale Swiggett, cell 336.340.6299.

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Events....

Franklin County, NC’s very own

Norris Creek Outdoor Entertainment Complex

Upcoming Events

I have the coolest businessneighbor not even 1 mile as the crowflies out where I live in ruralsoutheastern Franklin County, NC.

There is a humble outdoorentertainment complex located withineasy driving distance of Raleigh,Durham, Wake Forest, Zebulonareas called Norris Creek. Thegenesis of this complex is an exampleof a phenomenom sweeping across

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the country where struggling farmfamilies not aligned with Big Ag aresearching out other business modelsfor the highest and best use of theirassets.

I can recall moving into the areadecades ago and remembering whenit was just a family farm. Over theyears, it evolved to a very nice familyoriented entertainment complexhosting great events from antique farm

and tractor shows to Bluegrassconcerts to food-n-musicproductions.

Have I ever attended a concertthere? Actually no. I much prefer tosit on my front porch with my bottleof wine and enjoy the sound of musicdrifting on the whispering winds. Oneday I will attend a concert but so far Ihave thoroughly enjoyed this greatperk of living in Cowtown, USA.

- Renee Warren

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Everything old is blue again?It is in Warrenton, Texas, where a

woman is hoping to capitalize on anupcoming antique show weekendhave a male stripper revue along withthe typical old lamps, rusty advertisingsigns and scuffed-up furniture,UPI.com reports.

Stephanie Welch saw theAmerican Cowboy Las Vegas Revueat another antiques show, anddecided to book them on the sameweekend as the 47th Original RoundTop Antiques Fair, a popular event inthe area.

The revue is a Chippendales-likeperformance featuring muscular mendressed in jeans, boots, cowboy hatsand, occasionally, shirts.

The fair is April 1-4 in Round Top,but the revue will be in Warrenton,about eight miles away.

Still, the proximity is enough to geta rise out of the residents of RoundTop — population: 90. What’s reallyarousing controversy is the fact thatthe come hither cowboys are set toperform Easter weekend.

“I find all of it pretty distasteful tobegin with, the fact that they’reactually having it on Good Friday andHoly Saturday across the street fromthe church really makes it distastefulto me and the vast population,”Fayette County Judge Ed Janeckatold KXAN TV.

Welch saidshe doesn’twant to offendanyone, but theevent justhappened to fallon Easterw e e k e n d ,according toCBS12.com.

In addition,the cowboydancers won’tbe fully nude and will perform in aclosed tent for only women over theage of 21. No alcohol will be served.

That is not enough to satisfy theconcerns of folks like Kiki Teague.

“I see what they’re saying, butthen it comes back to me that that’sjust not really what Round Top’s beenabout,” Teague told ABC13.com.

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RRRRRound ound ound ound ound TTTTTopopopopop,,,,, TTTTTeeeeexasxasxasxasxas

CORRECTION: An earlierversion of this story incorrectly saidthe American Cowboy Las VegasRevue would be a part of the the47th Original Round Top AntiquesFair, and that Welch is an organizerwith that show. Welch is notconnected with the antiques showand her event is taking place inWarrenton

Editor’s Note...

How could I not resist the urgeto include this bit of colorfulnews in what our oft considered‘stodgy’ industry to be shocking?!

When one of our PPP&Bstaffers spotted this story andforwarded to me for consider-ation in our e-zine, I opened theemail, snorted my sweet iced teathrough my nose all over the fil-ing cabinet next to my laptop.(Who says martial arts training

doesn’t pay off in lightning-likereflexes?!)

After wiping my cabinet downand drying off my nose and chin, Iimmediately decided that this newsstory deserved featuring for ourwonderful readers having a greatsense of humor.

I am thinking that there’s a verylucrative verticle business model inthe making with this unique pro-motional idea. ROFL!!!

- Renee Warren

And this is the image I saw instantly upon reading this story. Hey, ifchaps looking like Tatum Channing and Matthew McConaugheyare involved, I might could see my way clear of going. Even if just ina reporting-the-story capacity. Oh, who am I kidding, right? ☺

WWWWWe Need Contribe Need Contribe Need Contribe Need Contribe Need Contributing uting uting uting uting WWWWWriterriterriterriterriters!s!s!s!s!See this picture to the left? Yes, that is me the Editor of this e-zine, when it comes to

all the fun things that editors face...writer’s block, deadlines, computer crashes,travel plans going haywire, etc. That is why I am putting out a call to all our readerswho have a flair for writing and would like to become contributing writers for Pickers

Pedals Passions & Blunders. Drop my an email if interested!....Thanks, Renee

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Events....

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Events....

Big Goings-On in Brimfield,

MassuchusettsEven though we focus on the Southeastern part of the US,

we definitely don’t want to leave out any shout-outs and infoon upcoming events in the northern part of our nation.

Up in Brimfield, Massuchusetts, they have a huge event forantique lovers, the next one is set for May.

BRIMFIELD ANTIQUEAND COLLECTIBLES SHOWS

Show Dates for 2015May 12 - 17 July 14 - 19 Sept 8 - 13

General Information about the Show:

The Brimfield shows operate three times a yearduring May, July and September and are open fora six day period begining on a Tuesday andending on a Sunday. Some operators open alldays while others choose to open for just a fewdays during this period. The show schedule willprovide you with this information. Please notethat the weeks change from year to year so verifythe dates on our home page before booking anytravel arrangements. Check Helpful Hints below for more specific details.

Show Times: Look at the show schedule for opening times. Closing time is officially at sunset, however many dealersclose at between 5-6pm based on weather conditions.

Go visit http://www.brimfield.com/html/brimfieldfaqvisitors.htm for more event details!

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Consignment Connection in Burlington, NC

Booth #10284 Booth #10287



Be sure to go to Issuu.com to check out Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders Februaryedition for more info on Consignment Connection located in Burlington, NC.

2679 Ramada Rd, Burlington, NC 27215 (336) 221-8888

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For info on our advertisingpackages and rates, email PatriciaDowdy, [email protected] details.

Pickers Pedals Passions& Blunders Lesson for

the Month...While out enjoying na-ture, if you come acrosswhat you think is anunknown site that couldbe historically significant,contact the properagency(s).

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Booth #10179 / 10180

2208 WILLIAM ST. • GOLDSBORO, NC 275309 1 9 • 2 5 2 • 1 9 8 7

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We have a lot of vintage toys,artwork, legos, action figures,statues, comic book supplies.•�Vintage Toys�•�Non-SportsCards •�Comics Old & New

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lots of great items

Come on by to see us, or callabout specials we are running.

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Memorial Day is for RemembranceThe unofficial start of the Summer season is always Memorial Day

weekend. Many do not view it as a ‘holiday’ but as a day ‘to remem-ber and pay respects’ to our service men and women no longer with us.No matter what a soldier thinks about the policies (good or bad) they

are representing, our military took Oaths to protect and serve.Be sure to thank a Veteran for their service.

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One of PPP&B’s People Behind the ScenesPatricia Dowdy is our graphic artist,an eastern NC sales contact and con-tributing writer. Her endless passionfor antiques and collectibles was in-herited from her grandmother, born1888 in eastern NC, and at age 90continued to go picking! She loves the

stories behind the history of each an-tique or unique item. She enjoys col-lecting old bottles, pre 1940’s maga-zines and enjoys being on the wateras much as possible. Her email [email protected].

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Since I am the Editor of this e-zine,I allow myself a few indulgences andam providing this edition’s Book ofthe Month review which will hope-fully bring home the poignant pointthat the founders of Memorial Day didso with the original intention of hon-oring those of our military service menand women who have passed on.

I am an Army brat, therefore havea deep and abiding love and respectfor our military. Please do not mis-construe this declaration to mean thatI support the policies that others cre-ate and then send our enlisted to thevarious world theaters to implementthose policies. Any student of historyand who is also a criticial thinkerknows that this has been the way ofthe world for time eternal.

Perhaps USMC Major GeneralSmedley Butler said it best many de-cades ago, ‘War is a racket.’

But nevertheless, I am a supporterof our military and wanted to sharewith our readers my Uncle Burton’sbook of his memoirs ranging from hisbirth, becoming a WWII aircraft car-rier torpedo bomber pilot, to travel-ing the world.

Burton was married to my Aunt (onmy father’s side) and was quite thecharacter. always regaling stories ofhis adventures as a pilot and of hismany travels. Several years ago aftermy Aunt passed away, Burton wasable to finish his book and get hismanuscript and photos to the pub-lisher for final printing. I was delightedto find in my mailbox a copy of hisbook.

And as I read through it, there wereseveral times where I had the thought,‘oh, so THAT’S why we never talkedabout so-n-so or such-n-such!NOW, I understand!’

Book of the Month -

‘That’s The Way It Was’ by Capt. Burton Drum

It was with great relish that I torethrough Burton’s book learning aboutthe times that he grew up in, what ourcountry was like before I was born,how he adapted to an ever changingworkplace environment and the manydifferent places around the world heliterally fell in love with.

I recall scratching my head uponlearning my uncle’s father was ‘some-one who worked at the White House’and how Burton recalled many WhiteHouse Staff Christmas parties.

I gasped at his tales of combat fly-ing over the oceans and seas.

I remember picking my jaw up offthe floor at his description of what itwas like to time his push forward ona plane’s throttle during take-off inperfect sync with the herd of cattlerocking in tandem rhythm in the bellycargo hold to prevent crashing intothe side of a mountain.

I fondly remember laughing outloud at my too-human uncle’s con-fession of having lived by the conse-quences of his certain choices andhad very little regrets.

My uncle, Captain Burton R.Drum, passed away April 3, 2014,he was 90 years old.

As per Burton’s obit....”He was anairline pilot of great experience andhad flown everything from a StearmanBi-plane to the Boeing 747. As aWWII veteran, he flew the TBM tor-pedo bomber off carriers in the Pa-cific then transitioned to commercialflying and rounded out his carrier asan FAA check pilot. Captain Drumlived in or visited over 80 countriesduring his lifetime and his thirst forknowledge never diminished.”

My very colorful uncle was oneother thing - one of the last few re-maining members of what is knownas ‘the Greatest Generation.’

Renee Warren is theEditor of PickersPedals Passions &Blunders. She grewup around antiquesand collectibleswhile living in bothNC & SC but justwishes she had paid more attention toher grandmothers about their love of an-tiques and collectibles. Her favorite cat-egory is anything Asian or Oriental.

Thank You to allof our Veterans,

those with usstill and thosewho are not.

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The Conservative Mind:A New Model for Governmentby James E. Snyder, Jr.(Universal Publishers)

SynopsisFollowing his race for the U.S.

Senate, during which he finished sec-ond to now Senator Elizabeth Dolein the North Carolina RepublicanSenatorial Primary, the author wrotethis book outlining his plan for "A NewModel for Government".

Issues discussed not only are thoseof a political nature (including reduc-

ing the size of the Executive Branchof the federal government by one-fourth); but, also discussed are thesubjects of "God" ,"Race", and thejoining of the nations of Canada andthe United States.

The author was born, reared andeducated through secondary school

in Lexington, Davidson County,North Carolina. He received his BAdegree in history from Wake ForestCollege in 1967 and his Juris Doc-tors degree in law from the WakeForest University School of Law in1970. He has been a practitioner oflaw in Lexington from his admissionto the bar. He is married to SandraCraver Snyder, and they have twodaughters and six grandchildren. Heis the author of seventeen books(three are multiple editions).

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