When Ken was at the office this afternoon, I marked up the signs I bought, and painted a big one for out by the road. I was drinking some Mike's Hard Lemonade, and took the big sign out onto the deck to paint, so that was kind of nice (and yes, I had fun painting, and my sign turned out well). When Ken got home, he set up a few tables, and we started carrying things out to the garage and getting a few things set up on the tables. We both agreed to do a pinky swear after this garage sale to not accumulate so much stuff! Ken found a 35mm camera that I don't even remember having! It seemed to be almost a relic. Of course, a lot of this stuff is coming from cleaning out a couple of rooms that weren't being used, so that added to the mess.
I've got my work cut out for me with getting everything set out on tables and pricing them. Ken's Mom is coming over on Wednesday, and my Mom is coming over either that night or on Thursday, so that should help.
Ken and I were laughing--I guess the term would be 'ruefully'--about how we swore we'd never do this again after our last garage sale, and here we are. We have a lot more stuff to sell than we thought we did, so although it's a pain to get it all set up and priced, I think we'll make a few bucks from it. I'll try to keep reminding myself of that in the next few days. It's always good to get "stuff" cleared out, too, so this is a positive thing. Really. [sigh]
I would love to know your secret to getting Ken to let go of stuff. I have a basement of stuff I would love nothing more than to sell (throw out). Sigh. It's not easy living with a hermit. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteI need to do the same thing but I just can't seem to get motivated!
ReplyDeleteI actually lost money at my LAST yard sale. Yes, it can be done.
ReplyDeleteLove the cartoon!!! Oh, I don't envy you. I've never had a garage sale myself, but have helped with those of others. HARD work!
ReplyDeleteGot any old postcards? :-)
Good luck with the garage sale! I know it's a job getting ready for it! I'm glad you have help.
ReplyDeletelol...good luck with the garage sale
ReplyDeleteI wish that I was there to shop!! I love garage sales!! As to Joy ... man, you really have to work hard at doing that!! LOL
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea, Beth! I'm thinking of going to a car boot sale with all my spare stuff but the idea of being there at 6am puts me off! Hope you'll sell a lot. Ciao. A.
ReplyDeleteI hope you make a ton of money!!!
ReplyDeleteXOXOXOXO
LOL. I love the sign. Mark and I are both packrats. Getting either of us to part with anything (except a dead A/C) takes an congress :)
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ReplyDeleteI sure hope we don't find any of your discarded "relics" being appraised for $100,000 on the Antiques Roadshow!
Best,
Marty
Good luck! I hate having a garage sale, no patience for it. So instead I just donate all my stuff to places that need it.Heh, make oodles of bucks, Beth! }:>
ReplyDeleteYa know, if you sans the pants during the actual yard sale I imagine you'd make some big bucks!! I don't know about you, but getting rid of things that clutter up the house is a wonderful, refreshing feeling. If I could get away with it, I'd have a bare house with nothing to be seen.
ReplyDeleteI think we will do alright, most likely $500 or more, so vacation in the winter, here we come :o)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the garage sale - I wish I was close...I'd stop and shop. :)
ReplyDeleteWish I was there, I know I'd buy some of your stuff to add to mine. Afterall, one man's junk is another man's treasure, don't ya know. Linda in Washington who'll be looking ofr garage sales here in your honor, this weekend.
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