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Wow! I hear about this every year- but have never been. It’s on my bucket list- I would love it. Thanks for the story & great pics!

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You are so welcome. Plan it. It is a wonderful adventure.

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Wow! 690 miles of yard sale?!? Bring a truck and tent! 🛻 ⛺️

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Yes big truck, trailer or u- haul! It is so fun.

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Aug 6Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

This is amazing. Your pictures tell it all. This is going on my bucket list. Sooner rather than later while I can still walk. Thanks so much for sharing.

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You are so welcome. Enjoy it.

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Yeah, I've traveled in the American South in my youth.

Older but wiser, as they say.

And $50 for that door?

No wonder they don't make them anymore. 😄

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Aug 8Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

Plane that down and make a dining room table. It would be interesting to see what's under all that age.

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Wonderful idea

It would be beautiful

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Aug 12Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

Great story!

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Aug 11Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

The ports potty advice is spot on!

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lol. Very important on this road trip.

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Aug 11Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

Thanks for sharing this! I had heard of the highway 127;sale but to see photos is wonderful. Enjoy Leonard.

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You are so welcome. Got more photos from previous sales will share those to in another post.

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Aug 11Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

What’s in the barrels?

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Probably at one time Whiskey.

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Thank you for liking my post

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Probably empty, but could have been whiskey.

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Aug 9Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

My wife and I went to Montgomery Bell(e?) Tennessee for fiddler Mark O’Connor’s 2nd Annual Fiddle Camp in 2005. Great fun and I got to play with some of the best fiddlers in the world. On the way home to Washington State we found ourselves unexpectedly smack in the middle of the World’s Longest Yard Sale. We spent the day wandering along through Tennessee and Kentucky, stoping in every town along the way. What a blast!

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So glad y’all found the sale.

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That is awesome! So glad you enjoyed it and I agree l, it is a blast.

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Aug 8Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

Hello! I posted your article on Facebook. Think it went over pretty well, but haven't checked, just considering my friends and family.

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Thank you so Nancy! That is wonderful!

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Keep me posted. That’s Awesome!

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Aug 8Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

I was unaware that John Deere could make ice cream. This looks like you had great fun and I loved the photos.

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That John Deer motor is powerfully. We at home use the ole hand crank ice cream maker. Made some the 4th of July, yummy.

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Aug 9Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

I love this. What a a great idea.

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Yes yes It is.

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Aug 6Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

Nice Tinabeth! I enjoyed your photos and commentary. First time I’ve heard of this. Thanks!

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I am so glad I shared this! It is so fun.

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Aug 6Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

Ohhhhh . . . . this is right up my alley!! What fun, what variety! Thanks for posting this - I didn't know about it. I want to go!!!

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You will love it.

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Yes I stumbled upon part of it in my days of Harley. Don't remember what parts we joined in but boy was it fun and HOT in our riding gear. We spent as much time as heat would let us & only had room for a few small items but I never forgot the experience.

As you say the beautiful people you meet and food is something to write home about! I've always wanted to take the truck & cooler clothes & go back. Maybe one day it will happen again. A delightful experience you never forget!

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You should! It’s become our vacation time sorta even though it’s like u said a hot long journey.

But if u plan your rest stops and take your time it’s a memory in the making. I have journaled our 28 year trips.

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That's a long time lady. I think it would be enjoyable even since no more Harley days. That was hard to give up. But life goes on....at least in the truck I can carry a lot more. Stuff I certainly don't need!! 🤣

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Aug 6Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

I have heard of it but have never gone. I know me and I'd need a semi-truck to get all my purchases home. And, I'd eat my way through the entire trip. Thanks for making this such an interesting post. It would be a great trip. Maybe I will go someday. Enjoy!

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We have pulled a trailer many years and rented the u-hauls before . One year we bought so much just in the Mentone , Alabama area, we came back home to unload and return the next day North bound for more stuff, lol!

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Aug 6Liked by Tinabeth Chapman

You are definitely a kindred spirit. We would be dangerous together! Such fun!

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We are!

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How have I never heard of this. I love road trips!

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