Free Big Trouble

One thing about living around here: you can get some pretty amazing stuff for free.

In this area, it's very common for folks to put out their unwanted items on the sidewalk: books, CDs / tapes, furniture, kitchen items, etc. are all fairly common. Makes sense when you think about it: no one has a car to haul their junk off to Goodwill. The most recent find? A copy of Dave Barry's Big Trouble, which I laughed my ass off during the first chapter. Prior to that we picked up a folding dish drying rack (practical!) and a little cabinet with shelf and door that fits nicely in our tiny bathroom (also practical!).

A lot of good freebies are also passed via word of mouth. Shortly after our arrival here, we were offered a new queen size bed from a friend, who had to move out of his apartment after continued bed bug issues. (We were told the mattress was purchased after the incidents. We turned it down at the time, due to our landlord situation.) Take a quick peak on Craigslist and you'll find all kinds of crazy goods for free here.

All very reminiscant of those good college finds - couches, chairs - that really helped round the place out.

Back to my book now.