GARAGE SALE JUNKIES

This is the time of year when the snowbirds are starting to return to the southwest, and along with the increase in winter visitors, we have an abundance of garage/yard sales. Friday and Saturday are the two days that most folks pick for displaying their stuff, in hopes that it will all disappear, with a little cash in return. Yesterday being Friday, there were 43 garage sales here in Lake Havasu City.

After Patty's morning appointment with the Optometrist, we set out on a quest to find that perfect treasure. No, we didn't stop at all 43 sales, but after a couple of hours, we made it to quite a few. We enjoy searching through other people's throw away stuff, and often find things that we just can't live without. Such was the case yesterday morning.

When the dust settled, we had spent $19.70, picking up books, a plate, a small table, a CHP coffee mug, a glass pitcher, a Disney art set for Laila, seashells, a wind chime, and this green t-shirt that literally had our name on it. One of the residences had about 15 guns, ranging from an S&W 44 magnum, to a 50 caliber rifle. That was the one place where I had to muster up some restraint, as there were a couple of firearms that I almost added to my collection.

For us, I think the intriguing thing about garage sales is that they are kind of like an old fashioned treasure hunt. Every once in awhile, you run across something that you think you need, or something that is such a bargain, you convince yourself that you need it. Whatever the case, it's fun for us to spend a few hours searching for that perfect bargain. How does that saying go........."One man's junk is another man's treasure". More often than not, the phrase should go..... "One man's junk is another man's trip to the dump".

Patty's chance to wear her name on a t-shirt