Category Archives: Grab Bag
Friday grumbling
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Every week I have been getting excited to hit Friday sales, but then it always seems to start raining. It’s not good when you might have a better time sitting at home doing nothing, right? It’s almost July and we … Continue reading
We got ya sale right here … |
In the fine tradition of Yard Sard and “Garage” “Sale”, here’s another sale sign with some wonderfully mangled text. Originally posted at Engrish Funny. (Thanks to reader Clay Blackburn for bringing this gem to our attention!)
Freak sauce
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Our frequent guest star Karl recently told me about a peculiar encounter he had while out doing what record squirrels do. But rather than attempting to recap this story in a normal post, I think I’ll just share our IM … Continue reading
Significant dolphins (and other objects)
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Yard sale shoppers are often treated to a bit of back story about the objects being sold, which can really be good or bad. Sometimes the owner’s sentimental attachment causes them to price it unreasonably high. Or they might tell … Continue reading
Of moose and man |
Meghan was out of town last Saturday, and I was all set to go saling with Karl, but then I had to bail at the last minute. Apparently I missed out on a kick-ass rummage sale, where he filled up … Continue reading
The things you find on the street in San Francisco
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What would you do if you saw this just sitting out on a street corner in San Francisco? Well, if you are a member of my family, you would put aside any concerns that it might be full of mangled … Continue reading
Sale ja vu
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Sometimes, we go to a yard sale and get the strange sensation that we have been there before. It’s not some metaphysical time travel or past life regression thing. Just the simple fact that when you have been going to … Continue reading
Eyes follow you Jesus
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It was sunny on Saturday and for the first time this year, there were plenty of sales listed. I finally feel like the season has kicked off (Phinney neighborhood sale rescheduling be damned!). I put a list together and headed … Continue reading