Sunday, September 10, 2006

Make Way for Crazy Mamas



Last night I went to my first consignment sale. I decided to volunteer to
work at the sale so that I could attend the pre-pre-sale for volunteers
only.  There were only 65 volunteers as opposed to 825 consignors so as
far as crowds go, I had it made in the shade.  My friends told me to come
prepared for battle.  So, armed with my laundry basket, cell phone, and a
blank check; I got in line at 6:10 for a 6:30 sale.  I was disappointed to
discover that there were about 25 people ahead of me. 



At 6:25, they let us walk in the space.  We had to listen to a little
spiel and then we were let loose upon the mountains of merchandise.  I
walked calmly in an indirect route to avoid the mad rush.  While perusing the
clothing racks, I met one woman who was trampled by two shoppers that were
gunning for a dollhouse.  I later stood in line next to the victorious
shopper who managed to get the illustrious dollhouse.  She was sweet and
mild-mannered.  I'm sure she had no idea that I knew her dirty
secret. 



I came home after 1 hour of driving, 2 hours of shopping and 1 hour of
waiting in line with 2 Christmas presents for my daughter, 10 outfits (all name
brands that I cannot afford new) and a very nice winter coat for my son.
This came at a cost of $130.00.  Was it worth it?  I guess it depends
on your priorities.  If your priorities are, like mine, to purchase used,
brand-name clothing at a discount price for your children so that everyone
thinks you have more money than you do, then mission accomplished.
Woo hoo!  I can't wait for the next sale.







11 comments:

  1. Hell Yeah, it was worth it! You go with your bad self! Sounds like the sale was a great success. I'm thoroughly enjoying the blog. Good Stuff! Love-your friend who's hair is 30% gray...

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  2. I love your honesty, Julianne!!! And I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog so far. I've got it bookmarked so I can quickly during any spare time I can get my hands on. Later!
    ~Ashlie

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  3. Starting the Blog is a good thing, and if you think you have got another grey hair, just remember mine, and the three young boys that put most of them there, I hate to mention it , but cousin kaylin is doing several steps at a time and has her 1st birthday coming up, tell Tater Poppop said; Get with the program, that's probablly all the encouragement she'll need!

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  4. Thanks for the props Ashlie! I have had lots of fun writing it.

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  5. Sure, rub it in Dale! I'm happy that Kaylin is walking. That's right around the time that your grandson started walking.

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  6. Julianne this is great!!! You have a wonderful talent and I envy you. I am enjoying all of your blogs. Keep up the good work!! Anna Belle just turned one and people are already asking me "Why isn't she walking yet?" and I am like my gosh give her time!!! Like you said Tater has a mind of her own and she will walk when she is dang ready!! Tell people to back off!!!

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  7. Thanks Tonya! Anna Belle will walk when she's good and ready. Plus, I'm sure she's full of other talents :)

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  8. I remember being so ready for them to learn to walk, and now it seems that I am constantly telling them to shut up and sit down (ok - perhaps not shut up, but to quiet down at any rate.) Don't sweat the no walking thing. . .just keep in mind that it is all that much longer that she isn't running away from you into the parking lot of Wal-Mart (which is exactly what her cousin Aleita did yesterday. . . .) Aleita just completed her first full week in underpants with only one accident. The underpants she pooped in were the non-Dora pair - - accident? I think not.

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  9. Thanks, Aunt Becky, for making me laugh out loud about Aleita's accident. I think you need to invest in some more Dora underpants :)

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  10. oh the joy of looking like you have more money than you really do! I relish is this deceivment! I am all about trying to look like we have money so I agree it was soooo worth it! Good job on getting the deals!

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  11. Melinda-
    You have GOT to do the consignment sale with me next time!

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