It started a couple of weeks ago when Mrs and I visited the nearby Farmers Market that is my go to place to buy veggies and baked goods. For me the lure usually is no sugar added apple and blueberry pies. We always make a loop around the place just to see if there is anything that sparks our interest. They have an Amish furniture store with a couple of bedroom sets on display. There was this one particular solid wood, dovetailed full slide draw maple and elm set that caught my eye. We got to talking about the state of our current set. It is a Thomasville and we bought used 28 years ago. Im guessing it was ten years old or so at the time which makes it roughly 40 years old. Over the years it has picked up a few dings and well the draws dont slide well. The handles have come off and been screwed back in many a time. It is tired but still functional.
First let me say I am blessed to be married to a lady who doesn’t have a need for a fancy car, house, furniture etc. ok let me say it shes cheap. Period. Well yesterday we put 20% down with a 10 week waiting period. The cost wasn’t to far from what I paid for my first new car. Like the 20+ year old couch we replaced a while ago we both knew it was time..well pasted time actually.
I see this as an opportunity and a challenge
1. Purge baby purge.
2. Its on the second floor and with 2 metal knees my moving days are over. (Empty the drawers -Kids and long term Boyfriends come to mind)
3. The rug in that room need to be stretched. I guess ill need to have to look around for a carpet installer?
4. Move the Sewing machine and all the fabric.
5. Good will the furniture or sell it for a couple hundred? I really just want it gone.
Spending money for us doesn’t come easy.. over time the cost of things often shocks me. I’m in post purchase shock so you’ll forgive my rant.
First let me say I am blessed to be married to a lady who doesn’t have a need for a fancy car, house, furniture etc. ok let me say it shes cheap. Period. Well yesterday we put 20% down with a 10 week waiting period. The cost wasn’t to far from what I paid for my first new car. Like the 20+ year old couch we replaced a while ago we both knew it was time..well pasted time actually.
I see this as an opportunity and a challenge
1. Purge baby purge.
2. Its on the second floor and with 2 metal knees my moving days are over. (Empty the drawers -Kids and long term Boyfriends come to mind)
3. The rug in that room need to be stretched. I guess ill need to have to look around for a carpet installer?
4. Move the Sewing machine and all the fabric.
5. Good will the furniture or sell it for a couple hundred? I really just want it gone.
Spending money for us doesn’t come easy.. over time the cost of things often shocks me. I’m in post purchase shock so you’ll forgive my rant.