Yard Sale Day!



Well, the ultimate goal was accomplished. Make a couple people happy and clear out the attic. Done with only 1 trip to the donation center at the end of it. Even had a repeat customer from my first one last year and he brought his sister. Best part was the people we met. 
At 12 noon, every thing was free…that’s when it got fun. 
John

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