Funny joke, 2014

Even the Little Weirdo isn't amused. And he's always up for a good laugh.

Too much snow. Too much cold.

But this isn't fun anymore. Someone's going to get hurt. It's time to thaw out so we can all drive safely on the roads and get the mail without paramedics on stand-by.

Our area got about 10 inches of snow during the early hours yesterday. Temps are around -10.

Let's contrast the seasons, shall we?

Remember the yard sale last summer?

Here's a photo of that same yard today:

Oh young 2014. You're just full of peas and vinegar*, aren't you?

*A note about peas and vinegar: My grandmother used to say "pee and vinegar," which I think is vulgar. Funny thing is, she was always so proper. When I was about nine years old, I told her I didn't have enough guts to put contact lenses in my eyes. She told me straight away that ladies don't say "guts." 

But "pee and vinegar" on the other hand...

Stay warm (and try not to say "pee" or "guts.")
 

Toy box for big kids

It all started with the Rubik's cube I found before the yard sale. I thought how fun it would be to keep it in the living room so people could pick it up and noodle around with it.

Then I thought of other things big kids (and grown ups) might like to play with. 

Here is what's in the box:

1. Three ball pit balls to juggle or play catch with. I allow ball throwing in the house and I'm proud of it.
2. The black bag behind the balls contains plastic cups to stack.
   
3. I'm hoping a rousing game of Mancala might break out soon.
   
4. Who doesn't like an Etch a Sketch?
5. Ball on a string. Catch it in the cup!
6. A wooden puzzle.
7. Silly Putty.
8. A yellow egg-shaped rattle for shaking a beat.
9. And, of course, a deck of cards.

Hey look! 

One of the kids wants to play!

Have a lovely day!
  




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The yard sale

Yeah.

So we had a yard sale.

We were short on tables, as yard sale hostesses usually are. I felt pretty smart about turning some tubs into more surface space. We just covered them with $1 tablecloths.

We offered a box of silly little goodies...free for the taking.

I know what you're wondering. And the answer is $15. 

Then we boxed most of it up for donation at the end of the day.

Here are more photos:

The free box is at the bottom of the above photo.

Storage tubs offer a big tabletop. Aren't we resourceful?

Colorful large items near the street. They didn't really attract anyone.

The Lingerie Department.

Clothespins attempt to keep hangers from slamming to the middle.

Baby stuff.

My house is still a mess.

Have you had a successful yard sale? Or a more humble one like ours?