Suzanne in ABQ Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Today, I was at our little local thrift shop, donating some stuff, standing at the register, which is located next to the front door. This lady walked in the door with a box, set it on the floor next to the door, and went out to get another box. I looked down, and staring up at me were Writeshop I and II, Teaching Textbooks Pre-algebra and Algebra, and Spelling Power, and several other things. I stepped over and picked up the Writeshop. When she came in, she saw me looking at it. I said, "I'm looking at your stuff." She ecstatically proclaimed herself, "graduated!" and told me I could have whatever I wanted. I grabbed a few things, and followed her outside. Then she gave me a whole box filled with craft things and geometry triangles and other math tools (compass, etc.) Anyway, I came back home with more than I got rid of, but it's great stuff! I'll go through the craft box, and donate what I don't need. Good day. Of course, I forgot to ask her her name to find out if she hangs out here! Dummy. "Hey Lady at Talking Talons Thrift Shop, if that was you, THANK YOU!" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Super COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Still have Spelling Power, by any chance?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 wow! What a great story! :) Congrats! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 That's awesome! Congrats on the great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Pretty slick. Did you fling your arms around her and buss her cheeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radish4ever Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 That ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I love finding free school stuff from Freecycle when a teacher unloads things ;) It's such an amazing feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 I didn't take the Spelling Power, but I might go get it tomorrow (I didn't want to seem too grabby). :) I was thrilled with the WriteShop. I looked through the TT, and they were well "loved", and I don't need a math program right now, so I didn't take that either. I just couldn't believe the feeling to have all that stuff just staring up at me! :D Sharon, you're right, I should have given her a big hug! I did congratulate her for finishing, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 What a blessing! I never find homeschooling curriculum at thrift stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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