Sunday, October 18, 2009

how to save money 101

So for quite a while now Chris has been wanting a computer chair. Apparently a stiff wooden chair does not meet his needs. So we have been looking here and there, but always came to the conclusion that it was not a need. Well, patience paid off the other day for us. I went to throw something away outside (here is where I admit that it was a dumpster I was walking to) and what did my eyes spy? 2 computer chairs just seated right next to the dumpster (not in it, just next to it you know). Chris was outside so I yelled to him to come and see. As we were examining the worth of the chairs and how we could look cool while stealing things away from the trash, our neighbor came outside and caught us in the act, the act of dumpster stealing. I can not say we were ashamed, for people always say that one's man trash is another man's treasure. Needless to say, after some Lysol and chloroxing, we have a new chair in our house!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

We do stuff like that all the time. Why not? We found Joselyns desk sitting outside by the curb and it is perfect for her. Why pay for it when you can get it for free? love you guys

Holly said...

This is so funny because they don't have DI out here so people just throw perfectly good things away! One day I found 3 TVs next to our dumpster. Why do you have 3 TVs that are ready to be thrown away? Anyway, my sister-in-law has furnished her entire house with dumpster finds! It's totally acceptable.

Kellie said...

i'm not above it. good find!

...DAVE and KATHRYN... said...

Very resourceful! I'm proud of you guys! I'm getting SO excited to see you at Christmas---woohoo!

wendy holt said...

Totally awesome Linz. All of us have taken things from dumpsters. My most recent was a hostess cupcake. Oh wait, that is gross.

Tiffany said...

Great dumpster dive find! haha. You know I would totally do that!

Kristin said...

This is a hilarious post. Can't say that I've ever taken anything from a dumpster but now that I know you have...I'm willing to give it a try. (Also, I think you should spend more time with the above "Wendy" because her comment made me laugh out loud.)

Dave and Kathryn Dodds said...

We love our trashy neighbors!