Yard Sale Afterthoughts
Emma made about $20 getting rid of old toys, a bicycle, tricycle, etc. She could have done even better, if she wasn't emotionally attached to everything she ever owned. She'd have spent all of her earnings yesterday on "new" junk from down the block, had we let her; we "banked" it for her instead.As it was, she had several dollars to spend anyway. She and the almost-six-year-old next door set up a lemonade stand. 25 cents a glass, and Emma was vigorously marketing it. Everybody who passed had to run the gantlet: "Would you like some cold lemonade? Only a quarter!" While some escaped with change intact, nobody avoided the guilt. Since Emma had a fistful of quarters, Emma shopped; she spent the money on things we'll be quietly selling at next year's yard sale.
(Yes, "gantlet" is an acceptable spelling. Thanks.)
One item that didn't move in the yard sale was a Rhode Gear Rhode Taxi -- in excellent condition, with Blackburn rack and abundent mounting hardware included. I may have priced it too high, but damn it, the rack alone would cost more than I was asking. Since Scooter has generously offered long-term use of his backup digital camera, I'm offering it to him, if he wants it.
posted by MeanMrMustard @ 2:25 PM
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