When I was younger, I had a friend that loved to go "antiquining." I was bored to death. Since then, I have had a couple of friends introduce me to thrift stores and then antique stores. I'm not talking about high end stores but stores that are middle of the road that have some great stuff. Last year we bought my son this dresser with nine drawers. It was solid wood, pained black with ivory knobs. $75. WelI, I can go for short jaunts (must sit often for a few minutes due to back issues.) I'm finding it very fun.

mhm, sis and i do that every once in a while. we actually have several antique shops to look at. love the furniture and old books. actually bought an antique silver spoon in one and turned it into a ring. one of my favorites

There is a shop by the coast that has a whole library of books. I was lucky the last time I went, they had a 60% off sale on books.