Really, I had still not gotten over going to Cullman on Thursday and Saturday, church on Sunday, and shopping one day. But, we set out early this morning with a list of things to do.
About 8 am a man called in answer to an ad I placed to sell the live trap, the one for raccoons. We thought we were going to a lunch, but it was cancelled. So, I called the guy who met me and was going to pay $5 for the trap. He only brought a $20 bill. I had put money back into Tommy's wallet for him while he drove, and I knew he only had that $1 and a $20. I had 2 $20 bills and a $1. The place where I met him could not give him change.
He laughed and told me he would give me $5 later. I took the $20 from his hand and told him I would give him his $15 later. He playfully snatched it back and offered me $3 for the trap. I told him no and he remembered he had quarters. It turned out he only had 7 quarters. So, I gave him the trap for $4.75. I think I was had! If I had not been so tired, I would have told him to go find another twenty-five cents.
At the PO, I hit the jackpot. I got a Happy 1/2 Birthday card from KFC--buy one meal and get one free. Nice! Plus I received a check for $40 from this research at UAB, the gardening one. By this time, it was almost lunch, so we went to get out KFC. I bought our lunch with the card and part of the $40.
I had chicken for sandwiches if I had known there was no lunch today. But, free KFC worked.
I shopped--eggs, maple syrup, slaw mix, bananas, and strawberries. Strawberries were 3 1-quart packages for $5--$1.67 each. They were at Publix and looked delicious.
Back here, I bought potatoes--5 lbs. for $2, bought two bags. I really want potato broccoli soup again.
The polls were empty. I walked right in and voted with no one in front of me. So, that is done.
Since 5 pm when we arrived here, I have done nothing...okay, ate a KFC donut with milk. My body is trembling with pain. I drove home, so my hands hurt, too.
The best part of the day--I received money to buy a pink purse. I have wanted one for years. It is a SAK and so pretty and pink. It was reduced and had a coupon.
Tonight for dinner--chicken seasoned with some Applewood herbs, steamed broccoli, slaw. This will be easy since the chicken is cooked and slaw and steamed broccoli are no-brainers.
I think I did well today and need to keep up the momentum on making money. How was your day and bargains.
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I bought the 3 for $5 strawberries at Publix too!
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteI may freeze some of these. They are delicious.
I'm smiling at the thought if a pink purse. I live a blabd accessory life.
ReplyDeleteSAM,
DeleteI live a basic accessory life for the last six months. Basic means black...lol. Pink makes me smile
I have worn the same black top and pants to church since September. So, accessories are my only redemption from going crazy.
If I go to buy something from someone who advertised something I always make sure I bring the exact change. People are annoying.
ReplyDeleteOne,
DeleteAfter i got in the car, I was amazed that he would just bring a $20. I should have asked that he go search his car for another twenty-five cents in change. He was annoying.
Sigh... pink purse... I used to have a lavender one I sure do miss it
ReplyDeleteChef.
DeleteIf you lost it in the fire, I understand how hard it is to give it up in your mind. Wearing it out is one thing, but to have it snatched away is another. You need another lavender purse!
A pink purse. Who knew? I was able to snag a navy blue purse from my daughter and I wear so much navy to church.
ReplyDeleteKim,
DeleteWell, I like pink. My daughter is too far away to snag a purse from. I never wear navy and neither does my daughter or granddaughter. Pink would go with navy.