A Good Find

We love where we live for many reasons. One great thing about living here is we have accumulated a lot of free stuff. When people are moving, or just don't want something anymore, they can put it out by the dumpsters and UW will come move it for you. But if it's something good, usually it's gone fast, claimed by a resident. We always look when there is stuff out and usually it is only garbage worthy, but we have come acrossed some good stuff: a chair, bedside table, doormat, card table, VCR (with remote and batteries), and our neighbors gave us their portable dishwasher. Yesterday we got our best find yet. We have been in need of a better stand for our TV, seeing as Ryan knocked ours over the other day and it landed on him! I was pulling into the parking lot and I saw an armoire. It looked great, but sometimes from far away stuff can trick you. So I examined it closer and it was in almost perfect condition. We love it! We are very unsure of why anyone would throw it out! Spencer reattached the doors and it is like brand new.

I also have to mention that my going through the "garbage" is in keeping with family tradition. My Grandpa is known for his walks in which he would go out, usually on garbage day, and save anything good that people had gotten rid of. He would clean it up and either keep it, give it away, or sell it at a big garage sale. My mom has also started collecting things. She got my sister a table and chairs, some toys, and a stroller. Who needs Craigslist when you have garbage day!