American Pickers
The History Channel hosts a show called American Pickers featuring Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz.
The official website of the TV show describes it this way:
"Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure. American Pickers follows them as they scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories. If you think the antique business is all about upscale boutiques and buttoned-up dealers, this show may change your mind–and teach you a thing or two about American history along the way."
From the first time I watched the show I wanted to visit the store and "Pick the Pickers."
My opportunity came when Carol suggested a Father's Day road trip to LeClaire, Iowa, to visit the store that started the series.
Over the years Mike built a second store in Nashville, Tennessee. Carol suggested that we take another Father's Day trip to visit that store.
The official website of the TV show describes it this way:
"Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure. American Pickers follows them as they scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories. If you think the antique business is all about upscale boutiques and buttoned-up dealers, this show may change your mind–and teach you a thing or two about American history along the way."
From the first time I watched the show I wanted to visit the store and "Pick the Pickers."
My opportunity came when Carol suggested a Father's Day road trip to LeClaire, Iowa, to visit the store that started the series.
Over the years Mike built a second store in Nashville, Tennessee. Carol suggested that we take another Father's Day trip to visit that store.