Ahhh...

Listen to this sound... ... it is the sound of silent satisfaction after having busted ass at this school rummage sale. It was a symphony of volunteerism. Parents, teachers, and children pulling together to haul, sort, fold, sell, bag, schlep, load, pack, and toss. Our enthusiasm never waned. We encouraged customers to "Round up for a Kiss". If, for example, a customer's total came to nine dollars but he agreed to pay us a ten spot, he got a Hershey's kiss, loud cheers, and applause. This was an effective fundraising strategy! Very few people refused to round up. (Only the grumps.) At noon we began the $5 bag sale. At 1pm a bag-full was only $1. At 1:30 everything was FREE! At 1:45, Paul, assistant to Elmer, arrived with his truck and trailer and hauled all the leftovers away.

There are a few people who have left to pay for their loot, but we can confidently forecast earnings close to $1700.

Ahhh. Sleep well, yardsalers.