21st December 2021
Kelli’s head almost rotated 360 degrees as we passed a dresser by the side of the road. We were returning from another scavenging excursion when we saw this piece, but we couldn’t stop, as the back of the truck was full.
We sped back home to unload the stuff and for Kelli to visit the bathroom.
We had started the day by driving to the north side to collect some free stuff, but when we got there only a coffee table that was worth taking. There was a bookcase that turned out to be vinyl covered chipboard, and a red velvet ottoman that wouldn’t look out of place in a brothel, so we didn’t take those. Next stop was to our side of town to collect a two door cabinet, that wasn’t free, but in a good condition.
This led us to be on the road with the roadside dresser.
We hurriedly unloaded the truck and drove back to see if the dresser was still there, it was. There always seem to be a rush to load roadside stuff, maybe it’s because we don’t really like to be seen, well that’s my excuse.
It was a heavy bugger, but we made it, and drove off victorious.
There is nothing better than free stuff, and to top the day, the five arts and crafts dining chairs that we were given, finally had a buyer, and she was driving two hours to collect them.
These were good examples of reproduction Stickley furniture, a top American brand, and the lady was happy with her purchase, and we were happy that she was happy, and I was happy that there was a pile of dollars on the countertop.
Another Lifetime to go 