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OUP Photography Tour Still Alive and Kicking! :)

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Hey guys, how’s it going?  As you may have noticed, I was originally planning on going to Sandusky, Ohio this weekend and their famed Cedar Point amusement park.  Truth be told, I really just have a lot on my plate right now.  My business has been taking off recently, and with that comes an increased amount of work and dedication.

I’m always on the road it seems, but instead of simply going to shoot photography and explore, I am busy finding very unique and awesome antiques to stock my various retail outlets both online and in the “real World.”  I am going to try and share more of those travels right here in this Blog (I’m trying, don’t hold me to it too much! LOL.  If you’d like to try shoot me off an Email at brent@ounitproductions.com).

Nonetheless, the OUP Photography Tour will continue in various forms as I reach certain goals I have set for myself, and my business reaches a level that I am able to automate a bit more.  Right now it’s mostly just me on all aspects going HARD (which, I am sort of enjoying..).  I promise to check back with some updates soon!

Thanks!

Brent

Second/Last Leg of November 2010 “O.U.Picking Tour” Begins!

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After working the night hustle last night we ended up getting a late start this morning and didn’t leave town until around 1 PM.  I still only got about six hours of sleep, but plan on getting a nice night of rest in tonight.  Regardless, upon hitting the road, snow was actually falling!  I saw snow for the first time late last night when I was leaving the night hustle, and seeing it again today, Winter has pretty much officially arrived.  Boo!

A few short hours later we arrived at Brandi’s friends house, where she is staying this weekend while I am out picking, in Meshoppen, PA.  She lives on THE worst driveway/road in THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.  You may think this is an understatement, but no, just the truth.  A dirt mountain road with rocks sticking up everywhere, potholes, mudpuddles, you name it.  If you ever see the following sign/area… STEER CLEAR! ;)

Nonetheless, after being very cautious and working my way down this apocalyptic road, I headed towards my hotel, about 3o minutes away, in Dickson City, PA.  This week I am staying at the Fairfield Inn by Marriot. Very nice hotel so far.  They have a nice indoor pool/spa, which I have yet to try.  Not sure if I will or not.  Also a Complimentary Breakfast, as I am looking forward to, as always.

The town itself seems pretty awesome with a Mall, which I just went to, and an insane amount of stores, shops, eateries, etc… The Mall I went to is the Viewmont Mall, and is just literally a half a mile up the road from where I am staying.  I actually picked up a few Christmas presents while there!  The one was a great deal, and something I couldn’t turn down, the other, well… interesting story ;)

Let me tell you, short, dark-haired girls from Israel can be VERY good salespeople.  This company that I bought a Christmas present for my girlfriend from has two seperate stands, but with salespeople that come right up to you, and get right into your face.  They both look pretty much about the same, and have an accent which is hard to describe.  They were both extremely persuasive and “touchy-feely” while demonstrating/pushing their product.  Each of them kept repeating the same phrase over and over during their flirting/sales pitch… “OH MY GOOSHNESS!!” You had to be there, classic!  I also picked up some dinner at the Mall’s Subway.

I also went to the local Borders, simply because I have never been to any of their locations before.  Pretty awesome store!  There are so many stores to explore around here.  I may hit a few more tomorrow, but I just wanted to get back to the hotel, get some work done, and relax because I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow.  I plan on getting up around 6 AM at the latest and getting out picking all across Northeastern Pennsylvania.. I can smell the rusty treasure now!

After finishing my cup of the hotel room’s tea (I love rooms that come with tea in them!), I am going to get a shower, and probably just rest in the room, do some work, watch some TV, and get ready for tomorrow morning.  Want to make it a semi-early night so I can get up and out early tomorrow.  I’ve yet to plan my route for sure, but looking to possibly hit three Flea Markets, maybe more, maybe less.  The ones that I am looking at are in Hunlock Creek, PA, Marshalls Creek, PA, and Carbondale, PA…

I’ll check back tomorrow, enjoy your night!

Part 2 of Denver/Adamstown Leg of “O.U.Picking Tour!”

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Last night Stoudt’s was AWESOME! Great food, great atmosphere, great place all around.  I had an amazing Salmon dinner, and every part of it was top-class.  I am looking forward to going back to try a different dish.

Afterwards myself, Scott, and Bekki all took another pool/hot tub visit, as well as a second workout of the day.  I ended up running about 1 1/2 miles total–not bad for somebody that just doesn’t ever run.  The rest of the evening was filled with relaxation in the hotel room, followed by a VERY saddening 6 AM wakeup, simply because I didn’t feel like getting out of bed.  The hotel breakfast wasn’t as great as I anticipated, and was nothing like the breakfast the Country Inn & Suites in Harrisburg has.  No eggs, no ham, just waffles, sausage, and oddly enough hard-boiled eggs? Odd.  They also had the traditional hotel stuff (cereal, bagels, muffins, etc….)

We ended up hitting three Flea Markets including Renninger’s and Stoudt’s.  I got some really awesome finds at both.  Excited to see what profit they bring (I will be posting “O.U.Picking” Episode 4 on OUnitProductions.com within a day or two…. check it out!)

We also hit one antique shop today, “Heritage Antique Center.”  Interesting stuff, but nothing too exciting or to phone home about.  Afterwards myself and Scott & Bekki went our separate ways and I headed back home, to where I am right now, in the office.  Pumped for next weekend and picking in the Scranton/Northeast Pennsylvania area.  Would like to make a Northwest picking trip (Erie, etc…) sometime soon as well.  Regardless, check back next weekend for more picking/photography fun with the second leg of the “O.U.Picking Tour!”

As 2011 Tour Grows Closer…. “O.U.Picking” Tour Emerges for November 2010!

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For two weekends at the end of November I will be hitting the road hitting Flea Markets and picking for my retail business, OUP on eBay!

Follow along RIGHT HERE! And make sure you check out OUP on eBay!

http://stores.ebay.com/OUnitProductions