Monday, August 24, 2009

I am NOT making this up...read on............

Are you ready for this one?????......It's a goodie! Let me just set the stage for you.....so I am in Goodwill today and spy this "must have" little cupboard WAAAAAAAAAAYYYY on the top shelf. I reach for it and it is juuuuuuusssstt out of my reach by like an inch. So I decide to ask for some help.....the first person just looked at me and walked on.... next I see a tall guy walking by and ask him but his cell phone rings so no help there. I decide to ask an employee but they can't climb a ladder, I asked another worker and they said they'd be right there...so here I am GUARDING this cupboard and warding off any potential "thrift store pandemonium" if someone dared try to take this thing ...so I am waiting...and waiting...and waiting and nobody! So I go get this stool...you've seen them....they are used to put in bathtub to sit on ...anyway....I get up on the thing and ...well here it is...the legs fold up underneath it and I am left hanging...clinging to the top shelf of the Goodwill housewares display shelving!!! Can you believe this???? A lady sees me and runs to get a chair. I am beyond embarrassed but...........I GOT THE LITTLE CUPBOARD!!! The lady that helped me get down agreed that it was worth it. I was dying....then laughing at myself because this has got to be one of the most RIDICULOUS THINGS I HAVE EVER DONE TO GET A BARGAIN! Are you still picturing this? Have you peed your pants laughing? I am reliving it all over again this moment and still can't believe I did this!! It has made me think back on all the "situations" I have got myself into ...all in the name of junk! It's been quite a ride so far!!!
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24 comments:

  1. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsAugust 24, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Girl, about to pee... that is about as funny as when your Maxi Pads flew out the window of the truck at the stoplight!!!! If you all are reading this you have to get her to tell you that one!! Tootles, Janna

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  2. WhisperWood CottageAugust 24, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Now that's a junking story for the books! You must have one heck of a grip to be able to hang like that!!

    Amy

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  3. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesAugust 24, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    would have been funny to watch..just glad you didn't fall on your keester getting it..:)

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  4. Carmen S.August 24, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    LOL, you REALLY wanted it didn't you? Glad you got it and more glad you didn't get hurt:)The things we won't do for a bargain:)

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  5. Black Sheep LisaAugust 24, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Yes, I am laughing my butt off right now!! Thanks for that, i really needed a good laugh! But hey you r right, u got the cupboard!

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  6. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 24, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    We Do what we MUST DO to get out treasure!! Good for you and I would do the SAME thing!!
    Deb :)

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  7. I Play Outside The BoxAugust 24, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Too funny!!! I would have done the same thing though.....doubt the shelf would have held me up when the leg folded though. lol
    It sure was worth it though...great find!

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  8. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysAugust 24, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Too bad there wasn't anyone recording it on a camcorder. You might could've won a prize with that.

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  9. Olde Dame PenniwigAugust 24, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Well honey...you REALLY wanted that cupboard...

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  10. Pieces From The PastAugust 25, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    I cannot stop laughing.............if I did not pee before sitting down I would have peed myself.........

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  11. A Bit of ColourAugust 25, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Would have love to been there to seen that; I probably would have done the same thing for that little cupboard. Nice!

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  12. LeslieAugust 25, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Too funny! But you knew what you wanted and you were getting it!

    Leslie

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  13. Farm Field PrimitivesAugust 25, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Thanks for the great laugh. I can picture you just hanging there ready to kick anyone who dared even ask about the cupboard!! That story behind getting a great piece makes it worth even more. Have a great day. Next time, take your own stool!!!

    ~Melissa~

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  14. Carmen and the PrimcatsAugust 25, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    LOL! So Funny! And your junk... er... treasure actually looks totally worth it!!!!

    Carmen

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  15. JocelynAugust 25, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Great find! And your diligence paid off :-)

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  16. BrendaAugust 25, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    The things that we will do for our "junk"...lol!!!
    Brenda

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  17. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 25, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    But it was SO worth it!!! Love this!

    Lou Cinda

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  18. oliveoyl64August 25, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I was wondering what that warm feeling was.:)
    Great find!

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  19. decorator to the starsAugust 25, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    love your blog, been there done that, too, the things we do for junk stop in & say hi gio

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  20. LisaAugust 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    PRICELESS. I can see that happening to you and actually all of us because quite frankly, I have used certain items around to get to something on the top shelf and in return it back fired (lol). I would have done the same thing and yep I think I pee'd my pants from laughing so hard. Thanks for the laugh. I needed it.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  21. My Colonial HomeAugust 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Too funny!!!! And yes, I can see you hanging there!
    Do you have more stories to share...PLEASE!

    Oh, and the cabinet is a true treasure.

    Karen
    http://mycolonialhome.blogspot.com/
    kmprimitives@yahoo.com

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  22. Anne LorysAugust 26, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I love your description of standing guard over your treasure at the thrift store. Too funny! I know that look and that stance....go ahead and make my day, just TRY to wrestle this away from me!!! ;-)

    Anne

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  23. kim@ A Thyme RememberedSeptember 3, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    oh my Goodness!!!! Laughing OUT LOUD!!!!! We do some crazy stuff for a deal, don't we!!!!

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  24. parTea ladySeptember 3, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    That is hilarious, but totally worth the prize.

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