The World's Longest Yard Sale

My mother alerted me to the world's longest yard sale, which spans 450 miles and 4 states, from Alabama to Ohio.
Here's a link to a participant's article: http://newslink.nandomedia.com/NandoTimes/asap/lifestyle/v-centredaily/story/3348159p-12327793c.html

And here's the official website of the sale: http://www.127sale.com/

Looks like a great idea--I just wish I'd known about it beforehand. (It took place the first weekend in August). Maybe next year...