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Heavy rain dampened more than the ground at the Small Farmer’s Journal Auction and Swap Meet, held on April 22-24.

Though the atmosphere was good natured, the numbers of bidders and browsers declined with the rain. Those who attended were relieved to find more tent space available, though it quickly filled up with those escaping the downpour.

Umbrellas quickly sold out in the bookstore area, and the sales office staff had a ready supply of rags to wipe up drips falling from an assortment of raingear and hats.

Saturday’s sale of carriages and wagons bore the brunt of the onslaught, with several passings of key consignments.

Those that did sell were to buyers who were very happy with their purchases.

One of the vagaries of an auction is that what is good for buyers is not always what sellers are hoping for.

Sunday’s horse sale, moved into the big tent due to weather, drew a determined gallery of buyers. The highlight of the sale was a team of Percheron mules, of a quality that is rarely seen at an auction.

Small Farmer’s Journal publisher, Lynn Miller, was unavailable for comment.

Auction dates for next year are set for April 21-23.