I got to the store early with a list of photos I had to redo
for the Facebook album. There was a line
forming then. My job yesterday was to be
the sorter but finished the Facebook album before the doors were opened.
A lovely lady had donated her whole home minus the stove and
refrigerator and everything arrived Wednesday….the sofa and organ were among
the things too big to store in back. While
I worked on the small donations that kept arriving all day, three other’s began
going through the boxes and containers that packed the back. It’s sad but fascinating to see a whole life
in boxes.
As we sorted, in the front of the store, the shoppers
crowded in. Long lines formed not only
at the “hold” room where you can pile up your new found treasures, but at both
registers. Everything that had flowed in
all year long was now leaving at light speed.
Even I broke down, much to G’s disappointment, and purchased two cat
ornaments. There was a brief moment or
two of calm in the middle of the day, but by the time I was headed home there
were lines once again.
I was awfully glad that customers came out to support the
American Cancer Society this holiday.
- Keeping those on the east coast in my thoughts. Our blogging friend ThomaS has talked to the FEMA folks and yesterday his insurance adjuster came by. Action at last.
My sympathies to ThomaS. I need to go to earlier blogs and find out more about the shop where you volunteer. It sounds like a well-organized effort where volunteering makes a real impact. Glad G continues in the "getting better" category. Sending thoughts and prayers for your progress in that category, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
As usual, your pictures are terrific. Make me want to come to the shop. Have a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteA lot of work is put into these volunteer efforts and for such a good cause volunteers make the world a better place. I thank you and keep away from those ornaments.
ReplyDeleteHooray for the getting better in your house. Classy looking shop!
ReplyDeleteI have been MIA owing to Peaches. We finally euthanized her. Too tough.
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas cheer I find here. Dianne
If I ever get to SD, I'm definitely including your shop as a stop. By the pictures, you have some neat stuff.
ReplyDeleteSo glad he is gtting better. Have just orderded myshingles vacccine.
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