gleman
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I've been on the hunt for one of those for about three years.
2022 Garage Sale Thread
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Private Lugnutz
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Even. Old house is chock full of old stuff.
Same.
If you'd be up for arranging some kind of transpo, let me know. It probably didn't sell. I'll find out what he's asking.
gleman
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I've been on the hunt for one of those for about three years
If I was back in Michigan I would but I'm wintering in FL and don't have the room for that project.
gearhead1960
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My New Years resolution is to reclaim my garage space back from my youngest offspring. He moved back in from college during Covid and is now well employed and able to afford moving out on his own. Has a March 1 deadline. With his stuff gone, one bay will open up with the other full of stuff the wife and I have accumulated from ES and the like over the years. That is destined to be moved out in 2023! Options will be sell, trash, donate or keep. Wish me luck!
gpw_42
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Pulled into the flea at 9:03. Not a good indicator:
The only thing which kept me from a complete shut out:
The only thing which kept me from a complete shut out:
The dish looks interesting. What is it?Pulled into the flea at 9:03. Not a good indicator:
The only thing which kept me from a complete shut out:
RTM
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Looks like tacos from here, but then again, most dishes look like tacos when I’m hungry.
gpw_42
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Two sopes. Not too unlike tacos, but they have a fried bread bottom with refried beans spread on top, these had barbacoa meat (Mexican bbq) and topped with lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream (or maybe crema). Tasty, as my yogurt and coffee was getting thin
From the left behind category: Union toolbox which came from a detachment of a NC National Guard outfit. Too new for my tastes, but the tray and interior details weren’t much different from its WW2 predecessor.
After a few seconds of google, might should have picked up that box: https://history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/ord/0694mntco.htm
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Outlawmws
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Nothing going on here; over 2" of rain in the past 12 hours. that's a months worth around here, and the rain is not done. a day off and then another one Monday...
RTM
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We are at 3.72” since midnight here on the coast. 92 is closed due to mudslides, and a tree down blocking 1 north.
Pumping excess water off the flat roof. I’m not going anywhere, even tho there is a sale advertising tools, in town.
Pumping excess water off the flat roof. I’m not going anywhere, even tho there is a sale advertising tools, in town.
Private Lugnutz
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Outlawmws
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Almost to your mark ourselves now - it's a deluge!
I have a lower section in my side yard (the family calls it the "Pit") adn its near overflowing as its drain is plugged. I'l try clearing it again tomorrow, but it is nearly spilling over the back edge...
The bricks to the right are the top of several steps down to a brick "Floor". The water is lapping at the bottom of the top brick. To the left there is a brick ramp that curves around and goes to the front patio. So I guess I have a mini boat ramp now...
As the last wet day of the year winds down—and this lap of the never-ending Garage Sale race clicks over to the next, I’d like to say thanks to everyone for sharing their interesting discoveries, sage advice, wisdom, expertise, research knowledge and enthusiasm—all of which contributed to another year of an on-going enterprise on Garage Journal that many members consider their favorite and most interesting on the site. I know I do.
As I stretch out my hand to pass the baton into the capable and sticky grip of Smokeshow69, I will say I thoroughly enjoyed my year as host. It was fun monitoring the discussions, recording the ***** and keeping mikeinri in check!
I have an observation I’d like to point out to our members: Like many things in life, there is a flow and ebb to systems and this thread seems to be no different. For the first several years, participation (measured in the number of posts) was up one year and down the next, but for the last five years there has been a steady decrease in the yearly posts. This is certainly nothing to be alarmed about, but something to be aware of, postulate causes for and consider opportunities to reverse the trend.
For me, a major contributing cause was Covid-19—it changed/influenced the habits of most humans. The type of sales that most of us are drawn to draw crowds and crowds became dangerous viral vectors. (I’m not a doctor, but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express, once.)
Another possible cause is the ridiculous position expressed by several members that they have too many tools or they have nowhere to put more tools! This mental block prevents them from actively searching for additional treasures and therefore reduces their post count.
There are, of course, many more possible reasons to explain the waning participation, but what to do about it? I offer this suggestion: Recruit new blood. You know by sight that fargin bastage who always seems to get to the good stuff before you—well, deputize yourself as a Garage Sale Thread Ambassador and invite him to join us! You probably have a buddy in another state with an interest in tools—tell him about us and all the advantages the site has to offer—this is especially worthwhile since he won’t be in direct competition with you!
Some of you may say "Quality Over Quantity" and you may have a good point. There is no arguing against the excellent contributions offered by many of you on this thread. I would counter by saying “The More, the Merrier!” Think of all those unrepresented areas of the country and world that have tool sales that could produce that rare or unusual piece that we would all go ape **** over—but, for now remain unknown.
Anyway, something to think about as we all wait these final few hours until the ball drops and Smokeshow welcomes us all to the 2023 Garage Sale Thread. Good Luck and Have Fun, Smoke!! I'll see you in the morning!
I’d like to say thanks to everyone for sharing their interesting discoveries, sage advice, wisdom, expertise, research knowledge and enthusiasm—all of which contributed to another year of an on-going enterprise on Garage Journal that many members consider their favorite and most interesting on the site. I know I do.As I stretch out my hand to pass the baton into the capable and sticky grip of Smokeshow69, I will say I thoroughly enjoyed my year as host. It was fun monitoring the discussions, recording the ***** and keeping mikeinri in check!
I have an observation I’d like to point out to our members: Like many things in life, there is a flow and ebb to systems and this thread seems to be no different. For the first several years, participation (measured in the number of posts) was up one year and down the next, but for the last five years there has been a steady decrease in the yearly posts. This is certainly nothing to be alarmed about, but something to be aware of, postulate causes for and consider opportunities to reverse the trend.
For me, a major contributing cause was Covid-19—it changed/influenced the habits of most humans. The type of sales that most of us are drawn to draw crowds and crowds became dangerous viral vectors. (I’m not a doctor, but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express, once.)
Another possible cause is the ridiculous position expressed by several members that they have too many tools or they have nowhere to put more tools! This mental block prevents them from actively searching for additional treasures and therefore reduces their post count.
There are, of course, many more possible reasons to explain the waning participation, but what to do about it? I offer this suggestion: Recruit new blood. You know by sight that fargin bastage who always seems to get to the good stuff before you—well, deputize yourself as a Garage Sale Thread Ambassador and invite him to join us! You probably have a buddy in another state with an interest in tools—tell him about us and all the advantages the site has to offer—this is especially worthwhile since he won’t be in direct competition with you!
Some of you may say "Quality Over Quantity" and you may have a good point. There is no arguing against the excellent contributions offered by many of you on this thread. I would counter by saying “The More, the Merrier!” Think of all those unrepresented areas of the country and world that have tool sales that could produce that rare or unusual piece that we would all go ape **** over—but, for now remain unknown.
Anyway, something to think about as we all wait these final few hours until the ball drops and Smokeshow welcomes us all to the 2023 Garage Sale Thread. Good Luck and Have Fun, Smoke!! I'll see you in the morning!
Smokeshow69
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Well, with that prior post from our illustrious leader Old Radar, I wanted to take a moment to thank him for his fine leadership/guidance and overall moderating duties this year. He kept this band of rowdy pickers (motley crew is more like it) on track and facilitated a great thread. These will be hard shoes to fill but I am looking forward to the challenge. This thread really is my favorite on this entire forum and I am honored to be hosting the new thread. Ok , lets get this party started
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2023 Garage Sale Thread
December 31st, 2022. “Four Score and 7 years ago, (actually 11 years ago), Our Founding Father, Jeffmoss26 brought forth on this forum, a new thread, conceived in the joy of garage sale finds and other classified purchases. It is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal and...
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Private Lugnutz
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Likewise! Your constant enthusiasm, wit, humor, and great example-setting with your own picking were a worthy credit to the position!
JOB WELL DONE, SIR! [ Picture a firm and swift salute ]
@Old Radar Thanks again for hosting this year, and as always, giving us something to think about! I'm not sure if I should be honored for being singled out, but I'm going with it! But, lest you think you can join the ranks with my wife as being the only people who have ever (somewhat) contained me... YOU ****!!!
@Smokeshow69: Looking forward to your leadership in 2023!
Everyone else: It's a lot of fun interacting with you, and living somewhat vicariously through your hunts. I'll keep skimming for free stuff, especially if it's small enough to hide from the aforementioned wife, who REALLY wants her garage parking back...
Happy New Year, guys!!!
Mike
@Smokeshow69: Looking forward to your leadership in 2023!
Everyone else: It's a lot of fun interacting with you, and living somewhat vicariously through your hunts. I'll keep skimming for free stuff, especially if it's small enough to hide from the aforementioned wife, who REALLY wants her garage parking back...
Happy New Year, guys!!!
Mike
Outlawmws
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Adding to the "Job well done!" to OR! Each host has carried the torch with a slightly different gait, but all have done a great job! Enthusiasm for the job - it matters!
Smokeshow69
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Some of your comments are all together funny when viewed in reference to my 2023 gs thread opening speech
. Especially since you posted this after I posted that speech but I don’t think you have read it yet?Private Lugnutz
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Wait. WTF just happened!? Did I just black out for 3 hours and someone turned all the clocks back?! I know I've been drinking, but I haven't been drinking THAT much.
Okay, this is certainly a new twist. I know you left coasters don't like that it turns midnight for all us right coasters 3 hours before you, but it's not even 6PM there yet! I'm sure your launch is terrific, Smoke, but on principle, I will not be opening that thread until the year 2023! Harumph. 
Smokeshow69
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Ha ha, I guess I will get off your lawnWait. WTF just happened!? Did I just black out for 3 hours and someone turned all the clocks back?! I know I've been drinking, but I haven't been drinking THAT much.
. OR laid down such an excellent commencement speech I couldn’t help but follow suit. It was perfect for the lead in 
.Private Lugnutz
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At my age, I'm trying to slow time down, not speed it up!! I'm looking forward to checking in tomorrow.
Meanwhile, kudos to 'Cuda. Unless someone sneaks in a late report, he's last haul of the year honors with that aluminum saw frame and blades.
I'm looking forward to checking in tomorrow. Meanwhile, kudos to 'Cuda. Unless someone sneaks in a late report, he's last haul of the year honors with that aluminum saw frame and blades.
RagTopTA
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Ifens its not too late... I scored 3 things in the last 48 hours Im proud of! 1. Plomb 1" drive Big Bertha ratchet off FB market place for $50. 2. Traeger Pro 22 pellet smoker in great shape for $150 3. A Presto / Shrade paratrooper knife for $5 at the flea this morning with a couple other knives. Happy New Years ya Garage Sale Junkies! Onward to '23!!!
Ps Honorable mention this cool Sur-Enuf can opener made by none other than Paschall Tool Co.
Ps Honorable mention this cool Sur-Enuf can opener made by none other than Paschall Tool Co.
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bmwrd0
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Is that an original:
Smokeshow69
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That can opener is cool! I feel like it could be posted on the plomb thread with no kickback since it relates?
RagTopTA
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I believe so. Paschall was making them when Plomb bought them, so technically...
You. ****!Update on my post last night. $100 Lista drawer set (I think). Great way to finish the year!
Some of your comments are all together funny when viewed in reference to my 2023 gs thread opening speech
I haven't read that yet, and maybe now I'm afraid to???
Wait. WTF just happened!? Did I just black out for 3 hours and someone turned all the clocks back?! I know I've been drinking, but I haven't been drinking THAT much.
Too funny.
It's after midnight here, I guess it's safe to wander into the new thread...
Mike
Private Lugnutz
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Rags with the late, late, late last haul of '22 entry! With a pre-Plomb Paschall tool, no less! I told you someone would sneak one in.
Outlawmws
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Nice last find post Rags! if you want a surprise, drop that 1" on a scale! 12 lbs IIR!
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