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Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 27 Dec

So, when we got up and around today Bob and I were going to do a little bit of a different kind of shopping. I stumbled across a synopsis of a book that I know he would like. The only problem is that it is out of print. I tried...

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My new crocs

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382359) • Rockingham, Australia 29 Mar 25

I wrote about going to the op (thrift) shop and buying a new-to-me jigsaw. I also picked up this pair of Crocs. I have crocs at home but they’re black and don’t have holes so my feet get quite sweaty in them. I don’t really need...

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What do you expect?

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 20 Jul 24

I know many of you go to thrift stores, resale shops or charity stores just like I do. Just like I did today. The one closest to me is run by the hospital auxiliary. I have noticed over time that kids tend to come along with...

july 2024

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I am going out to thrift shop

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 13 Apr 24

There is a particular thing I want to get from a thrift shop, so I will go early and see if I can find it. Hopefully I will come home with bargains. I will also take egg cartons to donate. A lot of people around the area have...

april 2024

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Sometimes I think I want something

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 5 Feb 23

I think I want something, and then it shows up. Not all of the time but often enough I feel blessed. Working in a school you get to hear about really cool books. Our librarian picks a story to read to each grade level. She is...

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Seems I never stay home

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 16 Jul 22

I am actually going out for some "me" time this morning. Jane and I have had a hard time getting together, but I will meet her for coffee in Hillsboro at Wendy's, except I will likely have a Frosty. That is an ice cream based...

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A high school jacket reunited with its owner 28 years later

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122269) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Nov 21

When I read the story of a high school student who played football at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale Arizona in 1994 but due to his late mother not being able to purchase the football jacket for her son due to money problems...

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I was gone all morning.

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 16 Oct 21

I have not met with Jane for coffee in a long while. We went to Wendy's in Hillsboro. There is also a nice thrift shop there. Et Cetera shop. They are all over the country, run by Mennonite associations. I got three pieces of...

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Save a Hundred with Thrifted Top

Jessa Arienda @Hanbinandaeyo (3299) 11 May 21

Yay.. I'm back.. Been busy with my new work but paying below minimum.. Hay hay.. Things are though but we'll get through it.. Anyway.. I just want to show you guys the Longsleeve I have found on a Thrift shop nearby my...

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Try again

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 7 Nov 20

Due to another car problem we did not take our things to the thrift shop yesterday. We now have even more donations loaded in the back of the pick-up. I am in a "get rid of it" mood. That is a good thing. We will likely go to...

november 2020

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get rid of it

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Utility bills are paid

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 6 Nov 20

All my monthly utility bills have been paid for November. I am glad to be getting a school check again. It is once a month, and each of our other checks are also once a month. All at different times. Too bad I do not get a year...

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Today has been pretty quiet

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 5 Sep 20

I have done very little today. After having coffee with my friend this morning I went to two thrift shops. Mostly I bought fabric for a project, but I also found two long sleeved tops. Next Tuesday and Wednesday is going to be...

september 2020

relaxed day

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Well, that was a little exciting!

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 20 Dec 19

I am serious, it was only a little exciting. I went to a thrift shop this afternoon. It is run by volunteers. Some places you might call this a charity shop. The volunteer got a phone call, and I could hear her talking then all...

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thrift shops

Yumeko @aureategloom (11025) • Bosnia And Herzegovina 29 Aug 19

what do you think about these shops? i know that there are some people who can't stand those shops. i used to hate them when i was younger and i wanted to have all the new clothes, but then i once gave it a try and since then i...

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It Spoke to Me!

Morley Hunt @Morleyhunt (21741) • Canada 17 Apr 19

This afternoon I ran into the local thrift shop for just a moment. There is something I've been watching for...I know I just need to be patient, but meanwhile I just pop in once or twice a week. This afternoon I spotted this...

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A World War I memento found in a West Australian thrift shop

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382359) • Rockingham, Australia 4 Mar 19

I’ve been away for two nights and now have a heap of notifications to respond to but I’m slowly getting there. The photo is of two brooches which my uncle brought back from the Middle East when he was posted over there in World...

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Another Wonderful Day

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 28 Sep 18

I could even say picture perfect. They called for rain today. It might happen, but it's doubtful, at least not here. Elsewhere in Wisconsin, yes, there is rain happening. However, the weather is not what makes today wonderful....

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Milk Bottles

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 22 Aug 18

There is a goodwill nearly right across from where I bank. On the way back from the bank this morning,I decided it would be nice to stop into goodwill and have a look around. It has been quite a long time since I've stepped into...

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Making the most of a trip to the city

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382359) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Mar 18

We both needed to go to Bunbury in Western Australia today to sign documents at the bank. We are closing two accounts that we have there. When we need to go to this city we try to make the most of our trip. So we went to a place...

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I bought one of these today

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169530) • United States 2 Jun 17

I am showing you what I bought, as it is listed on e bay. Vintage Corona Stainless Pastry Nut Chopper Red Bakelite Handle $14.99 Buy It Now I paid fifty cents. I bought it because it felt good in my hand. I was not...

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