Good score
One would think that living as close to Value Village as I do, that I’d spend a lot more time there than I do. But I don’t. It’s quite possibly the grossest VV I have ever had the misfortune of shopping in-all the clothes, literally, ALL the clothes are disgusting, dirty, ripped, full of crotch rot, bally sweaters, busted out shoes, I could go on and on. I don’t know what anyone finds there that’s worth it. And overpriced? Heck, yes. So when my inner VV clock started ticking on my way home the other evening, I knew I had to listen. It almost never makes a noise anymore. I went in thinking maybe yarn. Maybe.
But I did much better than that. First there was a bunch of my favourite kind of bedding, vintage floral silliness that you’d have found at your grandma’s cottage in 1978. It’s very specific, heavy, soft cotton that’s perfectly worn in. Score 4 pillow cases and a flat sheet that will potentially become patchwork quilts. Maybe.
And this, a perfect Spirograph kit. And to my extreme surprise and pleasure, it was absolutely complete, including the original pens (which, to be fair, don’t work anymore), all plastic pieces, instructions and a pad of blank paper. Amazing!
I did a couple the minute I brought it home. Ari’s quite intrigued, but I’ve made her promise to not touch it without my supervision. All this for $1.99 and that’s what I mean by good score.
Jay wrote:
I had the exact same set ~ and look how I turned out!?
Posted on 31-Jan-10 at 2:08 am | Permalink
Mona wrote:
how about a spirograph-tattoo? I think it could look great!
Posted on 31-Jan-10 at 5:49 am | Permalink
Caitlin Jane wrote:
A spirograph tattoo would be amazing, and here I am nominating Jay to take on the project. Shouldn’t be too hard, right? I want it small, about 3/4 inch diameter on my butt. No, on my ankle.
Although, all joking aside, spirograph patterns tattooed around nipples would look cool.
Posted on 31-Jan-10 at 10:00 am | Permalink
Will wrote:
Spirograph, I had so much fun with those when I was a kid. My brother-in-law has an old Super-Spirograph that is still intact with all parts and pens. My neice recently discovered it and spent a couple of hours making pictures. We now only bring it out with supervision.
Posted on 31-Jan-10 at 12:35 pm | Permalink
Jay wrote:
OK!
Posted on 02-Feb-10 at 12:29 pm | Permalink
Steph wrote:
Awesome find!
I like most kids had one and I loved it!
Posted on 03-Feb-10 at 2:21 am | Permalink