Opening Day - Yard Sale Season 2010

Oh. My. God.

I skivved yesterday for the first time this year! Followers will recall the meaning of "skiv".

to skiv: (v) to veer wildly off one's intended course in response to a sign declaring "Yard Sale", posted boldly on a major thoroughfare, and to follow said signage until one arrives at the unanticipated destination at which large quantities of cheap treasures are available for purchase.

Yesterday I had lots of kids to shuttle about the Metro East area. Henry needed glasses delivered to his bowling match in Belleville. Donny needed to buy a fake thumb at the magic shop in Lebanon. Louie needed to be deposited at a distant middle school for a volleyball tournament in Shiloh.

I was driving along Green Mount Road (one of the few Metro East roads that runs due north/south, a beacon for yardsalers!) when we saw a small, white sign declaring "Yard Sale!"

Hot damn.

We veered wildly off course. As it is early in the yardsaling season, we found the site easily. It was the only sale in this neighborhood of recently built homes. We parked at the curb and approached the garage. Two boys were fighting in the side-yard with giant inflated boxing gloves. These gloves were not-for-sale but were a fine distraction for a few of the kids I had dragged along on the skiv.

The treasure of the day? A pair of Frye leather slip-ons, size 7, for only $2, which will not fit me but were so awesome I had to buy them. Susan will enjoy them on her small feet.

JoJo found some good tops and dresses for a few bucks. I got a stack of Pokemon activity books for Oscar. Louie got a nerf-type weapon without any ammunition.

I was reminded how much I LOVE to yardsale -- skivving to an unanticipated location and happening upon some eclectic merchandise I can't live without.

For the 2010 season I vow to bring my camera, fully charged, to every yardsaling adventure, and to print business cards with this blogspot address so we can get more followers!