So THAT'S what was yelling so loud

I could hear something calling me from the thrift store, so I was obedient.

Glad I listened! I only bought two things, but they were worth the drive:

A bag of seven (!) strands of various-sized vintage gold mercury glass beads (this from a thrift that only recently started putting out Christmas items year-round)

A vintage Cactus Cloth printed California souvenir tablecloth, unused and sporting the original paper tag.

 Sometimes it pays to listen!