My, My, My, What Did TSA Think About This?

I made some unusual purchases while in California.
  One for me, two for other people, who will understand why I bought the items for them.
  I hope.
Mr. Tennis sure didn't get it and I am convinced the security scanners were scratching their heads when my suitcase went through the x-rays and they saw images like this. (Or whatever their version of it was - probably a big blob)

The bucket is for me because I like enamelware.
 I bought it at the Melrose Swapmeet and the guy who sold it to me said it was from Russia.  Uh huh.  Not sure about that, but I just knew I liked it and it was old. And a pretty blue. Russian blue? LOL

Now, who wouldn't want an old mattress spring?

I picked this up at Country Road Antiques in Old Towne Orange, CA where my blogging friend Sue hangs her hat.  Please stop by and see all the goodies she has out everyday.  Her place is a one-of-a-kind experience, complete with wonderfully helpful staff.  I can't wait to go back!
For some reason I just felt my friend, Country Mouse would have a use for this.
I gave it to her today and she didn't look at me like I was totally nuts,
 so we will see what use she makes of it.
(CM, I will need photographic evidence that you actually were able to DO something with it - Mr. T won't believe it otherwise.)

Bought this old pencil sharpener for another friend, who will remain unmentioned, since I haven't given it to her yet, but I bet if she's reading she's guessed it's hers.

 Got that at Country Road Antiques too.

Sammy and The Writer were the real adventurers at Sue's store. They bought this fantasticly rusty, rustic, huge chandelier to hang over their dining table.

It normally will hold votives..

I think it looks fabulous with the bare bulb down the middle when they don't want to light all the votives.

Well, the only thing I noticed is that my suitcase straps were
"un"velcroed, so I know those TSA people had to have taken a peek.

SAY WHAT!?!?
Crazy Floridians...