This weekend I didn't accomplish half of what I wanted to. I did help my friends move, and I bought replacement mugs at the craft sale. but I failed to purchase and install window shades, or do any yard work, or even look at the sump pump. I did go to Russ and Amanda's Free Giveaway Extravaganza, after being accidentally invited when we ran into Russ Sunday morning. Since they're moving to Hawaii, they no longer need winter clothes, and they also have a lot of extra things to shed. We were pretty excited because R & A have great taste and a love of vintage clothing. After the assembled group (about 8 people) watched the Simpsons, we were told we could have anything in the living room (except for a giant hookah and a candelabra, willed to specific people). At first we all gently looked through the stuff Ñ a rack of clothes, tables of knick-knacks, rows of books, stacks of CDs and records Ñ without claiming anything for ourselves. It just felt odd to start grabbin', since your friend right next to you might want it instead. Eventually the strong vodka and tonics did their beautiful work and we each amassed a pile of stuff. No hard feelings on anyone's part, as far as I could see. A partial list of my haul:
A pink, floaty, long baby-doll style nightgown from the 70's
very soft plush black faux-fur coat, originally from 25 Central
vintage black cocktail dress with pink ribbon detail, in perfect shape, and it fits perfectly! I will wear this to my office Holiday Party
vintage green and white poly shorty-shorts (my ass doesn't hang out of the bottom... but it is very close)
vintage red cardigan
three vintage purses; two will be X-mas gifts for A and T
a silver bangle, for A or T
a silver and jade box, for A or T
Several books, including Dale Evan's Tips for Young Women (or something like that)

P also got some great stuff, including a fake raccoon-like fur coat and a lovely vintage 70s shirt. Thank you Amanda and Russ for being so generous!