Thrifting With Grandad

My dad loved garage sales. He used to pick up the grandkids on Saturday and they would pile into his big red truck and off they would go. Their trip to the feed store was to see what new baby animals had been born; chicks, kittens, puppies and birds. I tried not to think about what germs were there. Then they'd hit whatever garage sale they passed and then off to Thrift Town. They learned to appreciate that used items still had value, broken items can be fixed, dirty things washed and that spare parts can be transformed into a cool homemade car! He always brought the kids home dirty, tired, happy and with a treasure in hand. I really appreciate that he took them treasure hunting instead of to Toys R Us. It made them who they are, which is very special indeed. And they have many very special memories of good times spent with their Grandad who loved them very much.