My father couldn’t resist garage sales and flea markets. He bought a lot of what we considered “junk.” He said it was for “parts.” Whenever he felt somewhat depressed or had an argument withe my mother, he would go in the basement or garage and visit his “junk.”
Those things accumulated in his basement for decades. But when my parents got old and had to move to a condo, they had three big garage sales to get rid of his stuff. (It broke his heart, but it had to be done).
I was amazed at what people coming to the sales bought. Very little of the “junk” went unsold. Curious as to why people would buy such things, I asked why they wanted them. “I can use it for the ‘parts’,” they would say. And maybe they could.
A truly funny and evocative arc today. Great laugh because, in my case, it is a given that nothing goes until I decide I can’t find a use for it in the next decade. : )
uncle snipe 11 months ago
Mine must be REALLY BROKEN then. I Swear it says i’m 40 pounds HEAVIER than I am!
Captain Colorado 11 months ago
Many people would prefer a comforting lie over an unpleasant truth.
thevideostoreguy 11 months ago
He’s out of line, but he’s right.
PraiseofFolly 11 months ago
My father couldn’t resist garage sales and flea markets. He bought a lot of what we considered “junk.” He said it was for “parts.” Whenever he felt somewhat depressed or had an argument withe my mother, he would go in the basement or garage and visit his “junk.”
Those things accumulated in his basement for decades. But when my parents got old and had to move to a condo, they had three big garage sales to get rid of his stuff. (It broke his heart, but it had to be done).
I was amazed at what people coming to the sales bought. Very little of the “junk” went unsold. Curious as to why people would buy such things, I asked why they wanted them. “I can use it for the ‘parts’,” they would say. And maybe they could.
[Traveler] Premium Member 11 months ago
Didn’t everyone set their scales back 10 pounds last night?
uniquename 11 months ago
It’s right more often than a broken clock, at least to Ernie.
dbrucepm 11 months ago
cheaper than home gym equipment that collects dust or is a clothes rack
sandpiper 11 months ago
A truly funny and evocative arc today. Great laugh because, in my case, it is a given that nothing goes until I decide I can’t find a use for it in the next decade. : )
PlatudimusAtom Premium Member 11 months ago
Leaving right now, heading to nearest garage sale.
will.pittenger1 11 months ago
It might have been 40 pounds higher than his real weight.
T... 11 months ago
Velly cleber, cartoon people…
InTraining 11 months ago
so if I could get everyone to talk louder, I could save buying a hearing aid…!