Oh Lord, I have just returned from my third trip to Texas to clear out my Mother’s estate. The big push this trip was to bag up and donate her collection of hundreds of plush toys (up to life size) to the local Goodwill store.
The staff was initially not that excited when a drove up with a car full of bags but cheered up when I told them they were stuffed toys that have never been played with. I felt a little like Santa Claus.
They asked me if I wanted a receipt but I told them that I live on Social Security and don’t pay income taxes.
I prefer collecting the old way. That way each item has a special memory attached to it. With Cathy’s way, the only memory attached to her Christmas decorations is yet another trip to the mall.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member about 1 year ago
Where would we be without eBay?
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
Oh Lord, I have just returned from my third trip to Texas to clear out my Mother’s estate. The big push this trip was to bag up and donate her collection of hundreds of plush toys (up to life size) to the local Goodwill store.
The staff was initially not that excited when a drove up with a car full of bags but cheered up when I told them they were stuffed toys that have never been played with. I felt a little like Santa Claus.
They asked me if I wanted a receipt but I told them that I live on Social Security and don’t pay income taxes.
Merry Christmas!
hendelca Premium Member about 1 year ago
Could that be called binge collecting – something like binge watching?
A beautiful midweek day today. Cold enough last night that the bay froze over. Sunny and cold today so it must be getting into December.
I hope you had a beautiful day too.
MarshaOstroff about 1 year ago
I prefer collecting the old way. That way each item has a special memory attached to it. With Cathy’s way, the only memory attached to her Christmas decorations is yet another trip to the mall.
rgcviper about 1 year ago
Dang—that must’ve been one heavy bag.
Looks like Cathy’s mom covered our trusty (◔_◔) tonight, too. How thoughtful.
HI, MOM. Hello, Clan.