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Disneyphile · 08-30-2010, 10:20 AM

The yard sale was a bust. Almost every visitor bought something, but we hardly had any visitors, and we were just off of a major street, and had jumbo neon signs pointing in our direction.

We later found out that there was another yard sale further down the street who decided to just go from our signs rather than put out their own, so the people coming from the busiest direction stopped there and didn't realize there was more than one sale on the street. Stupid poachers.

But, it was a fun weekend with friends and much laughter while they excavated their garage to add to the sale. It was like being transported back to the 80's. Hilarity definitely ensued.

And, I enjoyed meeting people and just observing in what they were interested. We had a woman who was going to yard sales as a way to cope with her terminally-ill husband who is about to pass any day. The sales are her "escape" so she doesn't have to be gone for long or far away from him. Another interesting visitor was an old man from Poland with a thick accent who was so friendly, and purchased "The Count of Monte Cristo" for 25-cents. He seemed to offer little stories on everything we had for sale. He was quite intriguing.

So, while we didn't bring in much money, I feel a little more connected to our friends and just random strangers. We came home yesterday, tired but happy.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-30-2010, 10:31 AM

Any way you can have the sale again next weekend?

Disneyphile · 08-30-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Any way you can have the sale again next weekend?

Would love to, but there are other things going on, so we've saved the stuff for another one on December 4th. We'll have more to add to it by then, and I'm also going to set up a "hand-crafted holiday gifts" table with my suncatchers and comfort sacks, and make sure I place a more in-depth ad for it.

CoasterMatt · 08-30-2010, 11:51 AM

Another day signing checks and planning meetings.

Gemini Cricket · 08-30-2010, 02:32 PM

Dentist tomorrow.
Me no like.
Me heap sad.
But I need to go.
Haven't been in awhile.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-30-2010, 02:39 PM

Next Monday is Labor Day. I fly to Boston for a wedding festivities that last through the weekend.

Which means I will have a 1-day work week on Tuesday. Guess how productive I'm gonna be then!

Not Afraid · 08-31-2010, 10:01 AM

My calendar is surprisingly empty for the labor day weekend! I think I may do some garage cleaning (maybe an impromptu sale on one of those days too!) If I don't do it now, it will be mid-october before I have another weekend free and then I'll be preparing for the next Patchwork.

BarTopDancer · 08-31-2010, 10:28 AM

I think Open Sesame is in your plans...

SzczerbiakManiac · 08-31-2010, 10:49 AM

This is today's menu for the Marina del Rey Soup Plantation
Lunch is costs more than Dinner. I guess that apple cobbler is really expensive to make!

Code:

Lunch                                                      Dinner
Tossed Salads                                              Tossed Salads
Classic Greek (Vegetarian)                                 Classic Greek (Vegetarian)
Wonton Chicken Happiness                                   Wonton Chicken Happiness
Caesar Salad Asiago (Non-Vegetarian)                       Caesar Salad Asiago (Non-Vegetarian)
Prepared Salads                                            Prepared Salads
Tuna Tarragon                                              Tuna Tarragon
Picnic Potato (Vegetarian)                                 Picnic Potato (Vegetarian)
Joan's Broccoli Madness (Non-Vegetarian)                   Joan's Broccoli Madness (Non-Vegetarian)
Tomato Cucumber Marinade (Vegan)                           Tomato Cucumber Marinade (Vegan)
Greek Couscous w/ Feta Cheese & Pinenuts (Vegetarian)      Greek Couscous w/ Feta Cheese & Pinenuts (Vegetarian)
Dressings                                                  Dressings
Ranch Dressing                                             Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing (Fat-Free)                                  Ranch Dressing (Fat-Free)
Basil Vinaigrette                                          Basil Vinaigrette
Lemon Greek Vinaigrette                                    Lemon Greek Vinaigrette
Soups                                                      Soups
Big Chunk Chicken Noodle (Low-Fat)                         Big Chunk Chicken Noodle (Low-Fat)
Lemon Chicken Orzo                                         Lemon Chicken Orzo
Potato Tomato & Spinach (Low-Fat, Vegetarian)              Potato Tomato & Spinach (Low-Fat, Vegetarian)
Curried Yellow Split Pea (Low-Fat, Vegetarian)             Curried Yellow Split Pea (Low-Fat, Vegetarian)
Yankee Clipper Clam Chowder with Bacon                     Yankee Clipper Clam Chowder with Bacon
Texas Longhorn Beef Chili                                  Texas Longhorn Beef Chili
Bakery                                                     Bakery
Buttermilk Cornbread (Low-Fat)                             Buttermilk Cornbread (Low-Fat)
Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffin (96% Fat-Free)                  Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffin (96% Fat-Free)
Chocolate Brownie Muffin                                   Chocolate Brownie Muffin
Wildly Blue Blueberry Muffin                               Wildly Blue Blueberry Muffin
Quattro Formaggio Focaccia                                 Quattro Formaggio Focaccia
Garlic Asiago Focaccia                                     Garlic Asiago Focaccia
Hot Pastas & Kitchen Favorites                             Hot Pastas & Kitchen Favorites
Vegetarian Marinara w/ Basil (Vegetarian)                  Vegetarian Marinara w/ Basil (Vegetarian)
Macaroni & Cheese (Vegetarian)                             Macaroni & Cheese (Vegetarian)
Lemon Greek Penne Hot Pasta                                Lemon Greek Penne Hot Pasta
Desserts                                                   Desserts
Gelatin (Fat-Free)                                         Gelatin (Fat-Free)
Banana Royale (Fat-Free)                                   Banana Royale (Fat-Free)
Tapioca Pudding (Low-Fat)                                  Tapioca Pudding (Low-Fat)
                                                           Apple Cobbler

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-31-2010, 11:44 AM

Weird how you posted a box like that. I looked and the only tag you used is "code". What does that mean?

08-30-2010, 10:20 AM	#7811
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	The yard sale was a bust. Almost every visitor bought something, but we hardly had any visitors, and we were just off of a major street, and had jumbo neon signs pointing in our direction. We later found out that there was another yard sale further down the street who decided to just go from our signs rather than put out their own, so the people coming from the busiest direction stopped there and didn't realize there was more than one sale on the street. Stupid poachers. But, it was a fun weekend with friends and much laughter while they excavated their garage to add to the sale. It was like being transported back to the 80's. Hilarity definitely ensued. And, I enjoyed meeting people and just observing in what they were interested. We had a woman who was going to yard sales as a way to cope with her terminally-ill husband who is about to pass any day. The sales are her "escape" so she doesn't have to be gone for long or far away from him. Another interesting visitor was an old man from Poland with a thick accent who was so friendly, and purchased "The Count of Monte Cristo" for 25-cents. He seemed to offer little stories on everything we had for sale. He was quite intriguing. So, while we didn't bring in much money, I feel a little more connected to our friends and just random strangers. We came home yesterday, tired but happy.
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08-30-2010, 10:31 AM	#7812
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Any way you can have the sale again next weekend? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-30-2010, 02:32 PM	#7815
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Dentist tomorrow. Me no like. Me heap sad. But I need to go. Haven't been in awhile.
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08-30-2010, 02:39 PM	#7816
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Next Monday is Labor Day. I fly to Boston for a wedding festivities that last through the weekend. Which means I will have a 1-day work week on Tuesday. Guess how productive I'm gonna be then! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-31-2010, 10:01 AM	#7817
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	My calendar is surprisingly empty for the labor day weekend! I think I may do some garage cleaning (maybe an impromptu sale on one of those days too!) If I don't do it now, it will be mid-october before I have another weekend free and then I'll be preparing for the next Patchwork.
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08-31-2010, 10:28 AM	#7818
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I think Open Sesame is in your plans... __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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08-31-2010, 11:44 AM	#7820
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Weird how you posted a box like that. I looked and the only tag you used is "code". What does that mean? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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