tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post7717286990871043127..comments2023-03-21T05:36:30.506-07:00Comments on Mad Maine Vintage Shop: I donated!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-69979209363940840652012-11-28T19:22:21.504-08:002012-11-28T19:22:21.504-08:00Hahahaha! I feel you on the small car situation! ...Hahahaha! I feel you on the small car situation! I donate all the time, sometimes two trips. : )Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14072105622232265899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-15488462696181342232012-11-28T18:27:33.218-08:002012-11-28T18:27:33.218-08:00I also think in just a generation back, there wasn...I also think in just a generation back, there wasn't so much stuff everywhere! We had less toys, less clothes, less stuff - and we were fine. I cringe when kids today balk at wearing the same sweater two days in a row. Sigh, end rant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-77474532790520005692012-11-28T17:59:08.422-08:002012-11-28T17:59:08.422-08:00I don"t know what we did before there were do...I don"t know what we did before there were donation depots - maybe that's why our parents kept so much stuff, they had no place to get rid of everything! I always have a box on the go for donation.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272811081912620854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-85089648406646761572012-11-28T11:56:46.453-08:002012-11-28T11:56:46.453-08:00The thought of emptying parents' homes is daun...The thought of emptying parents' homes is daunting in so many ways...<br />Yes, I too always have a box or bag on the go, and usually bring in a bag every two weeks. With the holidays, we had been slacking and then I tackled a large closet. So suddenly I had 5 LARGE boxes of stuff. Phew! Happy Rednesday to you too :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-60907025364347546332012-11-28T10:38:49.432-08:002012-11-28T10:38:49.432-08:00We donated most of the contents of my parents home...We donated most of the contents of my parents home, when my dad passed away last year, after a small turnout for our estate sale. We've always got a box "going", getting loaded up with things for GW.<br /><br />Love your Garfield tray! <br /><br />Happy Rednesday! Sally Annie Magundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150258920599400128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-44877685197320882392012-11-28T10:25:58.322-08:002012-11-28T10:25:58.322-08:00I know the feeling - such relief when it DISAPPEAR...I know the feeling - such relief when it DISAPPEARS :-) Happy Rednesday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-36996546532861213082012-11-28T10:25:00.087-08:002012-11-28T10:25:00.087-08:00Wow - talk about a, um, straight-forward name for ...Wow - talk about a, um, straight-forward name for a charity, lol. I have taken puzzles to a nursing home before (very apprecited). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-70855209094482993532012-11-28T08:25:15.936-08:002012-11-28T08:25:15.936-08:00That's so funny! I just loaded up my van with ...That's so funny! I just loaded up my van with a bunch of stuff this morning that we were supposed to sell at the garage sale we never had, and took it to Goodwill. I couldn't take it anymore! <br />Happy REDnesday,<br />Carol★Carol★https://www.blogger.com/profile/18048131510779563893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-7048161341548721602012-11-28T08:12:07.879-08:002012-11-28T08:12:07.879-08:00Yes, each month a truck for the "Retarded Cit...Yes, each month a truck for the "Retarded Citizens" comes around. I cannot tell you how many big yard bags of things I have donated. Also, take thing to the nursing homes.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-59636199803575004102012-11-27T20:28:49.025-08:002012-11-27T20:28:49.025-08:00Yes, I usually pack up the more sentimental kids c...Yes, I usually pack up the more sentimental kids clothes and give to friends so I get to see them for another go-around. The rest is mercilessly packed in boxes and donated. Cirle of thrift life :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-59588689289133341942012-11-27T20:26:51.701-08:002012-11-27T20:26:51.701-08:00Little scares me more than the hoarder. I get nigh...Little scares me more than the hoarder. I get nightmares after watching those shows. <br />And yes, I donate stuff monthly, but usually in smaller batches (and yes, I also at times use it as an excuse to browse the shelves inside).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-34267914824587619922012-11-27T20:24:30.688-08:002012-11-27T20:24:30.688-08:00I am a huge believer in thrift karma :-)I am a huge believer in thrift karma :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505032049851950689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-43133039298329044622012-11-27T18:26:44.103-08:002012-11-27T18:26:44.103-08:00I've donated for years. Maybe it's just b...I've donated for years. Maybe it's just been an excuse to make a trip to the thrift store...lol. But really donating keeps your home from looking like a hoarder lives there. Imagine if you still had all of the things you ever bought...the kids toys, clothes, furniture..it would be a nightmare! Oh and yes I'd wear the sticker too!Jolene@JoRetrohttp://www.joretro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372171803736498298.post-43086485333707057302012-11-27T14:36:47.878-08:002012-11-27T14:36:47.878-08:00Good for you - I'm sure that'll bring you ...Good for you - I'm sure that'll bring you good vintage thrifting karma. Garfield looks like he's giving you a big hug for your good deed!<br />:)<br />CColibriNBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190601193244646574noreply@blogger.com