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TAPS
I wish I hadn't accompanied Ell to the tag sale either,Taps.  Tag sales are depressing and normally I wouldn't stop for a yard sale if I was paid for it - but someone has to carry the junk home that Ell has to have.  Before arriving in Canada I had never attended an auction, but now I quite like the atmosphere.  That breakfast sandwich I wouldn't wish on anybody, and you are very lucky you weren't there.

posted by johnmacnab on April 24, 2009 at 5:37 AM | link to this | reply

I never liked estate sales, garage sales, yard sales, auctions or anything comparable to any of those.  I do, however, like reading your posts about such.  You make me glad that I did not accompany you to the sale or to breakfast. 

posted by TAPS. on April 23, 2009 at 12:33 PM | link to this | reply

BrightIrish
I wish Ell would cease and desist with her buying unnecessary objects.  I'm having trouble finding somewhere to sleep.

posted by johnmacnab on April 23, 2009 at 10:12 AM | link to this | reply

majroj
'Creepy?'  That is exactly the right word majroj.  I keep waiting for someone to come running in and shouting, 'Hoi!  What are you doing in here?'   The whole process makes me uncomfortable.

posted by johnmacnab on April 23, 2009 at 10:10 AM | link to this | reply

I love all the house and yard sales. Most of the time I'll be able to resist the urge to buy something useless. You sure have done a fine job of telling about you day with Ell and the experiences.

posted by BrightIrish on April 22, 2009 at 7:11 PM | link to this | reply

I went to one of these...but it was an entire hospital.

The whole "Stuff sort of in it's place" thing is a little creepy sometimes.

I'd have been into the toolshed so fast the missus would have had trouble finding a seat in the loaded car when I puilled up for her.

(Sorry, Honey, guy talk, that's all!).

posted by majroj on April 22, 2009 at 6:56 PM | link to this | reply

Pat_B
A fascinating description of a coffin and eternity, Pat.  The first part of your comment is what bothers me - it was/is an outline.  I must practice writing descriptions a la Pat_B.  I'll send you a sample of Ell's purchases.

posted by johnmacnab on April 22, 2009 at 6:37 PM | link to this | reply

Whacky
I found myself nodding at your comment before the reality of it hit me, Whacky.  Nice one, lass

posted by johnmacnab on April 22, 2009 at 6:29 PM | link to this | reply

Joe_Love
Be warned Joe.  Tag sales are prettied up battles. 

posted by johnmacnab on April 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM | link to this | reply

What you wrote today is an outline of my nightmare --
strangers wandering through my house, taking inventory of my lifestyle, sorting through my treasures that mean little to anyone else after I've moved into a satin-lined one bed apartment with an eternal lease. You didn't mention what Ell found for her $300. But it was good she beat her frienemy to the good stuff, whatever it was.

posted by Pat_B on April 22, 2009 at 5:39 AM | link to this | reply

maybe the moral is...
never eat breakfast on an empty stomach?   

posted by Whacky on April 21, 2009 at 9:10 PM | link to this | reply

I've never been to an ummm. . .
upscale yard sale???  Or, an everything must go sale. ., or a home auction thingy.  But, what you've explained does sound intriguing and fun.  Nice job describing your kind of tour of the home.

posted by Joe_Love on April 21, 2009 at 6:56 PM | link to this | reply