May. 14, 2008 - Am I weird?
BTW, what does it say about me that my neighbor just called me from *behind* Costco to let me know she was driving by and saw a nice patio set in their dumpster for me? She has already retrieved three of the chairs for us, but was calling to let us know of the rest...she said she knew I was "into dumpster diving."
For the record, I have never been in a dumpster. I think there is a world of difference between taking something from the neighborhood curbside trash (I prefer the term "informal swap meet" to trash day) if one happens to be walking by it and seeking out items at industrial dumpsters. But now that she's already gotten three of the chairs for us...
Anyway, I'm too chicken to do it. I called Mr. Wonderful and asked him to scope it out on his way home. Neighbor says they are nice wrought iron chairs; she couldn't really get a good look at the table, but says it would involve removing all the seats from the van to fit the table in.
But still, I'm not sure I'm sending out so much an eco-chic green vibe as an oddly eccentric cheapskate vibe to the world around me.
Blessings,
Holly
Comments
May. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Arby
Go for it! You might have a great set on your hands.
May. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sarah E Ziegler
Weird is more interesting then normal.
