Friday, June 16, 2006

One down, one to go...

Today was the first day of our two-day moving sale. Granted this picture was taken before we technically opened, but this is pretty much what the scene looked like all day. We had a little action in the morning for a while, mostly from the two kids next door. They probably spent about $20 between the two of them, coming back again and again to spend another dollar. Then we hit a HUGE lull in the afternoon. I definitely haven't been raking in the dough today, but I did at least make up for the ad I put in the paper (plus a little more). That's always good.

Here's the thing, though. I had four Garage Sale signs that I posted on various corners to attract buyers since we're off the beaten path a bit (dead end of a dead end). I went out this evening to find two of them (which were on opposite corners of the major crossroads near our house) completely missing. That stinks. No wonder we hit a lull in the afernoon; people had no idea how to find us.

Well here's to a more productive second day! Hopefully people will be willing to brave the heat and come on out.

4 comments:

Jason Grate- Ordinary Extraordinary- Simple Stories of Lessons learned said...

Don't ya just love garage sales? Anyone who knows me knows that if we lived anywhere near you, I would've hit yours! I'm pretty sure 90% of mine and my children't clothes are from garage sales, 2nd hand stores, or Goodwill. What can I say? I'm Dutch!

The Hutsells said...

Melissa & David,

It's so good to hear from you. Yes, we're very busy but having lots of fun. I keep thinking that one day I'm going to have it made because my kids will be doing the cooking and cleaning for me. Or maybe I'm just living in a fantasy world?
Wow, you're moving to Minnesota! I remember when you were talking about moving to Arizona. That was before David. I didn't think I'd ever want to live outside Indiana and look where I am now. Weird! It's funny how God works things out. You both look great by the way!

Nate said...

Where are you guys moving too. It's been a long time - how are you guys doing.

nate

TheGaffords said...

We're moving to Woodbury, Minnesota. (As soon as we sell our house and find a new one in Minnesota). We're doing well, but will be better once our transition is complete. Good to hear from you, Nate!