Do you shop at thrift stores? They're everywhere and serve a good purpose as they take in items that would end up in the land fills. One (wo)mans trash is another (wo)mans treasure.
Sonsearae and I went to The Humane Society Thrift Store the other day to drop off a couple boxes. She's packing up for her move and finding things she no longer needs. At this store they have cats of various ages to adopt and also play with. Sonsearae gets her cat fix while she plays with them. Meanwhile I shop!
I do look at most everything. Always love a bargain in the clothing section but nothing jumped out at me this time. I went to the back to check on linens and found quite a few napkins. As you may recall I like to use cloth napkins instead of paper and I've been on the lookout at various stores for mark downs and inexpensive because we've got some pretty stained, well used napkins to get rid of.
Well I found some and really had to restrain myself from buying all of them! I picked what looked like the best ones suited to my taste, sat down and checked each one for stains or flaws.
What I ended up with was a set of six, brand new floral print napkins (polyester). A set of four used (soft, cottony) and another three used (soft, cottony). These 13 napkins cost a mere $5.60
I also was talked into buying a reversible apron that was brand new and home made because it has a flamingo on it! It only cost $4.50 so I brought it home and donated an old apron to Sonsearae.
Oh, I also found a floral standard sized pillow case that looked decent for only a dollar.
So, do you like my bargains? What a haul for only 11 bucks!
Do you shop at thrift stores?
We are moving right along with our travel plans. We've taken a position at Guest Services at Bentsen Palm RV Resort in Mission, Texas for next winter. It will be so nice as we'll see some friends we've not seen in awhile. We're also heading to Vermont to stay and visit with Anne and Scotty this summer. We told them mid June so we need to plan our route north
All is right in our world!
Yesterday started out sunny and bright. We had a leisurely morning that included chores and breakfast. Around 1100 we departed for the Honda service department. Sonsearae needed to drop her car off for some diagnostic and repairs.
Our next stop was lunch at Spoto's Oyster Bar in Stuart. Do you sign up for loyalty cards at restaurants? I do, mostly for the freebies! Since my birthday is just a few days off the offers have been rolling in, most give you an appetizer or dessert. Spoto's gave me a free lunch or dinner option. This restaurant overlooks the St Lucie River so it's ideal for lunch. Sonsearae ordered fish and chips, I had shrimp scampi and Jim ordered a hamburger. I had a delicious bloody Mary while Jim had a beer and Sonsearae drank water. My scampi was delicious and I brought home some of the pasta.
Three of the employees brought out my slice of birthday cake and sang for me. Then the waitress took our picture! My first thought was they have a board somewhere where they'll post it but before we left they presented me with said picture to remember the moment.
It had been our intention to walk the boardwalk but when we went outside it was spitting rain. So once again we didn't get to walk and we all could have used the exercise to help work off lunch. Next we dropped Sonsearae off for her hair appointment. While she was being dolled up Jim and I went to Barnes and Nobles. He found some magazines to read and I strolled around trying my best to find something to buy. Happy to say nothing appealed to me. While inside it rained. I was reading my book when Sonsearae let me know she was ready to be picked up.
Our next stop was the Humane Society Thrift Store. We dropped off a large box of goodies then went inside so our pretty red head could play with the kittens. Again I strolled around this store but didn't find anything I couldn't live without.
After this we headed to Publix to take advantage of a sale and while driving there we encountered our first rain storm. It was pretty much over when we got to the store. Jim dropped us off at the door (I think so he could get more steps than us!).
Shopping done here and the cooler loaded up with the frozen food we headed over to Target. We wanted to see if they had the vegan ice cream from Amy's. They did not. Sonsearae found a couple items and while she was checking out Jim and I stopped in Starbucks and got some beverages to take on our drive home.
On the drive home more rain! We had to take our purchases in through some sprinkles but none of us melted so all was OK.
Boo was glad to see us, it was past his dinner time and almost dark. Only a bit after 1700 but with the cloud cover it seemed later.
I finished off my pasta for dinner and Jim had some apple pie. Spent the evening watching TV
All is right in our world
Tuesday turned into an errand day. I mentioned to Jim that I wanted a haircut. I decided the Treasure Coast Mall would be the place because Jim could walk while I got groomed!
Once Jim got up I started my chores. I always do a load of laundry while we both have breakfast. Once my food was gone and I had checked emails etc I headed up to get dressed and made the bed.
Then it was over to visit with Sonsearae. She had me watch a segment of Ellen that had a very young James Bond fan. He was so cute dressed like Bond. He was also a very lucky fan because Ellen sent him to the Premier in Mexico to meet Daniel Craig and watch the new film.
Back home Jim was shaving and getting dressed while I did dishes. We discussed all the places we wanted to visit and the list kept getting longer.
First stop was the mall. Master Cuts was empty, perhaps I was the first client of the day. In any case I got my fur removed and I look much, much better. Jim managed to do two circuits of the mall before calling it quits.
Next stop was Chili's for some lunch. We had a gift certificate that covered our meal. We both had water to drink. From the lunch menu Jim ordered a couple of pork tacos and he had a bowl of soup. I ordered a chipotle chicken bowl and went with a green salad for starters. We brought home most of my chicken.
Next stop was Target where I dashed in and paid my bill. I have one of the cards so I can save 5 percent when I shop there (which isn't much). I pay the balance off each much.
Then it was off the the Humane Societies thrift store where I scored a Serape, two regular size pillow cases and a book of postcards for only 6 bucks. The Mexican Serape was $2.50 and for some reason they called it a beach towel, I suppose it could be used as such.
I also popped into Habitat for Humanity's store across the street. I don't recall ever going into one and I wanted to see what they carry. This particular store had a lot of big furniture with bits and pieces of construction stuff. Alas I left empty handed because the tub I had my eye on would not fit in the rig!
Our final stop was Nobile Shoe Shop. Jim wanted to see about getting some inserts for his shoes. We've stopped in before and they are most helpful with matters of the feet. While we were there they built up his new insert to support his arch better. I hope this helps his foot and his painful Plantar Fasiitis.
What are you reading? I'm re-reading the Outlander Books. Kindle offered them up for $1.99 awhile back and I snapped them up! Having all 7 books makes me very happy. Didn't get any reading done on this day
Back home Jim had to get the pine sap (remember I said the truck was parked outside?) off the truck and ended up washing it. It's been parked under cover again. It was 83 degrees outside when he did this task.
We watched a few recorded shows. Trying to catch up because we have to replace the DVR which arrived yesterday. I guess the shows are IN the box and not IN a cloud. I don't know. We also watched NCIS, Gibbs sure is looking scruffy not like his former Marine self.
During the night we had a rain shower. Nothing heavy but it woke me and lulled me back to sleep. When your roof is only a few feet above your head to tend to hear it when it rains.
All is right in our world
