May 22, 2007

• Free...Free...Thank Heavens Its FREE!!! This past week I was thinking about how we needed a decent table and chairs for outside. I then as quickly dismissed the thought because the money isn't just available for something. Before the idea left my mind I peripherally thought "Well, maybe I will be able to pick up something at a yard sale or on Freecycle. Yesterday while I was reading email an offer came through on my local Freecycle for an outdoor iron table and chair set. I sent off an email saying if it were still available I could pick it up right away and included my phone number. Almost as quick as the email went out I received a phone call back. The table and chairs were mine should I want them. Why yes, thank you very much, I will take them. Isn't that table fair on screaming for a pot of flowers smack dab in the middle? Oh poor me. It means more flowers in my yard *gigglesnort* Not only did I score the above table and chairs but two of these chairs: One of the above chairs has a place where the wicker wrapping on the chair is raveling, but that is easy and cheap enough to repair. The iron and wood table and chairs just need, should I decide to do so, a quick sanding and staining to spiff it up and protect the wood. All of the items are from Pier One, one of my FAVORITE places to shop. I can't believe I got these free! I also got to meet a nice local gal and that was a bonus. Today Brenna and I sat under the big spruce tree *and I mean big...the tree is a least 200 years old and 6 stories tall* where we placed the table and chairs. It was the perfect day today: mid 70s, low humidity, slight breeze, sunny. Brenna did math. The dogs rolled in the grass, played chase, watched the bikers, joggers and walkers pass by on their way to and from the walking path, and generally did doggie type stuff. Donna brought Becca over and then we all sat and had a drink or a frozen ice while their two dogs played with my three. The table is a hit! An appreciated blessing! And a need that has been filled! And pretty speedily filled at that! So look on the Freecycle site and consider joining a local group. Let your trash be another's treasure! Help keep the landfills from filling up with items that others can use. Be a blessing when others have a need and be blessed when you have a need that another can gladly fill. ~Kathie

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