Comments on: West Seattle: Land of pirates, cat lovers, and creepy frogs

By: bruiseviolet

bruiseviolet — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:58:08 +0000

I understand the no-smoking signs. We have a garage sale every year- and with our little kids playing in the garage and a grandma who is insanely allergic to smoke with her athsma- I am appalled by the number of people who walk up to a garage sale smoking- let alone walk inside the garage while still puffing away. As a smoker myself, it offends me and is rude. I don’t walk into a strangers house and light on up or get into someones car and just light one up. So I completely see the reason for the no smoking signs- sadly we had to place them up at our sales as well.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:52:13 +0000

That super-creepy rummage sale did yield at least five of the Lamparski’s “Whatever Became Of” books and an unknown to me, godawful book about Joan Crawford.
Clearly you happened upon better stuff than we did. This year there seemed to be a plethora of baby supplies and much less vintage and useful housewares. Maybe next year will be better.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:22:07 +0000

I liken hunting thru sales to the thrill a gambler gets when he picks up the cards of the felt – good or bad?? Sadly, I’d probably suck at gambling cause it’s usually nothing interesting 8 times out of 10. But those 2 times you score just about make up for the washes!

By: Meghan

Meghan — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:47:18 +0000

It was BARGAIN WORLD. I used to love that one. Sadly, I remember being there and not having much cash and passing one of the most amazing suits (pink 50s leather skirt and coat) Ever. I still a little pissy about it.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:34:24 +0000

A friend and I have thrifted in Spanaway too – we used to love the one (was it Bargains Only?) in an old grocery store on Pacific Avenue near 512. Sadly they closed, but we still go to Bargain World and Good Will.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:25:25 +0000

Aw thanks!! We both used to thrift in Tacoma/Spanaway all the time, but I haven’t made the rounds there in years. Hope you have some good scores this year!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:48:29 +0000

Those signs are so funny, and the no smoking one is so out in left field! I just want to say – I love to read your yard sale blogs. You both have such a great sense of humor, and I laugh out loud sometimes reading. I’ve commented before – I’m down in Tacoma where our yard sale season is now just getting going.