Thursday, March 26, 2009

Missed Opportunity...

Spotted this item curbside in the neighborhood. I wasn't sure what it was but I decided I needed to cross the street and find out.
Do you know what it is? Upon a closer look I learned that it was a lamp. I immediately thought...not a lamp I'd put in my house. My mind jumped to spray painting it and putting beautiful twigs/sticks or pussy willows in it. I wanted it...but I couldn't carry it because my hands were full.
I was walking three dogs. Got them to sit while I lamented over the lamp. I had plans to go back for it, but of course by the time I dropped off two of the dogs at their home, I completely spaced it out.

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10 comments:

  1. People Who Know Me Would Say:March 26, 2009 4:58 AM

    I come from a family of dumpster divers. In the northeast we used to have an annual town pickup, when everyone would put all their 'junk' curbside. SCORE! Love your dogs. I have four myself!

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  2. MaisyMarch 26, 2009 6:37 AM

    NO!!! That was soooo cool.
    Sorry you missed out but oh my....those dogs are so cute.
    I love seeing your findings and then what you turn them into.

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  3. Terri SteffesMarch 26, 2009 6:59 AM

    I have often thought of stopping to grab a treasure or two... but Bob was totally appalled so I didn't. What do husbands know anyway? I have two dogs and think they drive me nuts.

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  4. Michelle, All Home and LoveMarch 26, 2009 8:03 AM

    That is a unique piece! I laught at myself when I grab things off the curb. Looking around wondering if anyone is watching me. lol
    ~Michelle

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  5. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowMarch 26, 2009 8:39 AM

    You really can see the beauty in everything, can't you?!

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  6. Susan @ The Good Life!March 26, 2009 10:53 AM

    I don't know about that one....I have been known to find and take things home from the curb. But that one?

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  7. V and Co.March 26, 2009 1:22 PM

    there are a couple of things that i still think about of when i think of missed opportunities...
    i'm sorry you have one now too.

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  8. FayeMarch 26, 2009 5:11 PM

    WOW!WHAT A STORY.I LOVE THE DOGS. BLESSINGS, FAYE

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  9. Shelley in SCMarch 26, 2009 8:40 PM

    What a fun blog! I found you through Messy, Thrilling Life and have had fun reading through!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 27, 2009 10:20 PM

    Husband and I call it Alley Shopping... I love it. Finding someone's throw away that is perfectly good for something. Only my imagination to answer to. Sorry you missed out.

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