Bargain Hunter

Sometimes I scare myself.  Not the kind of scare like Mom did to us growing up.  She'd stand at the top of the stairs and jump out at us when we'd get to the top.  Or she'd lie under the bed and grab us by the ankles as we walked by.  I wonder if any of us kids still have nightmares of alligators?  No, I scare myself with my nose for bargains.  DBoss sent me home at 3 yesterday and my car left the highway one exit earlier than the house and pulled into HL.  As soon as I entered, I knew I was going to spend more than I'd planned.  Near the entrance, they had two tables with boxes loaded to the gills (what does that mean?) with books/mags for 40-66% off.  I kinda hoped that it would be crappy books/mags like painting or wallpapering but no, they had such a great assortment that I stood there for over 1/2 hour digging.  Digging is my middle name.  I went home with $103 worth of stuff I didn't need.  Wanna see?






That is the stack of books - a bag to themselves since they were heavy.  Plus, I came home with this:






Who can resist digging through the fabric remnants?  There is also quite a load of discounted thread in the bottom of that bag.  Do you see the 6 skeins of dishcloth yarn for DC Ruthie?  At 64 cents/skein, I splurged on it for her.  She's got DH stocked in dishcloths so this is the least I can do.  Two of the books will probably ship out to her also.  They feature the crocheted "roll" stitch.  I know it as the brioche but it seems Annie's Attic has renamed it.  She needs more to do (hehe) so I'll put her to the task.  I also grabbed some cute remnants to make blankets for DCTracy's baby Teagan.  Lord knows GB doesn't need anymore and these remnants are pastel and would go better be more for a little girl.

The plan was to finish the sock last night.  Did I?  Uh, no.  Who knows what this evening will bring!?

Today is my Friday so I need to get to work.  I'm still dreaming of the day lazy girl leaves the office for good so that I can scoop up some of that good $.  Although, life will be easier after next month since it'll be the last payment to the two still on the dole.  A larger paycheck would be the added bonus of getting that job.

Words to the Wise: Becoming number one is easier than remaining number one. Bill Bradley