I Had To Smile!

Just recently, our daughter, who lives in the "sky" (2nd floor unit), discovered a TV cabinet in an op shop several suburbs away from home. She rang and told us all about it, asking our opinion as to the the wisdom of purchasing it. She was particularly excited at the price, a mere twenty four dollars, reduced from thirty! What a find!
A day or two later it was still on her mind and so she rang the shop to see if it was available, it was and so she asked if it could be put on hold for collection later that day.
Having measured the wall where she envisioned it being placed, and having measured the back of her van to see if it would fit, she and I headed off full of optimism for a closer inspection.
Light rain fell as we drove through Christmas holiday traffic. Our spirits were high as we headed towards our goal.
A parking space was thankfully available right outside the shop, some snappy reversing on my daughter's part had us well positioned to receive our intended purchase.
The unit was behind other furniture, it appeared to be very suitable for its anticipated use and position in my daughter's lounge, condition was excellent, the price was very attractive. Feeling confident, we decided to have a look around at other available 'treasure" in the shop. Being in possession of a half price discount voucher, due to expire any day, this seemed a smart move.
My daughter decided that she should make her presence known to the volunteer on duty and to stake her claim on the TV unit. Having done so, while the rain continued to fall, we continued to potter around the racks checking this and that.

I spotted a well dressed lady, and a gentleman of European origin, who had bowed legs, and was sporting a hat; both of significant years, pushing the cabinet toward the door. We headed towards them and heard the man say that it was very heavy, this was not surprising as the unit had several glass doors and wooden shelves. I suggested that if we removed them, it would hopefully make it light enough for us to lift into the back of the van.
The dear man produced a screw driver and proceeded to remove the many screws. It was suggested that some muscle be enlisted from the fish shop down the road to help us move the furniture, but no, it didn't seem that this would be necessary.

By this time it was raining steadily and the lady had positioned a coffee table in road the behind the van to keep the car space free for our manoeuvres.

We,the two elderly folk and myself, lifted together and carried the unit out of the shop, across the pavement, circumnavigating a concrete planter and the previously positioned coffee table, into the back of the van. The rain was no deterrent. It fitted with only an inch or two to spare, You can imagine our delight!
We thanked the volunteers profusely for their enthusiastic assistance and having made further selections and amused ourselves further at a quick 'try on', we paid for our 'haul' and headed out of the shop.

The further purchases that we had made provided cushioning for the glass doors, we drove happily back, delighted at our success, meanwhile my daughter wasted no time in contacting some friends to come later that afternoon to assist her in carrying the unit up to her flat in the sky.

It looks amazing in position and easily accommodates the TV and some treasures. You don't have to spend a fortune to make your place look homely.

The outing was totally enjoyable, this account doesn't do it justice, but it is a record of a wonderful time we had treasure hunting together with help from an most unexpected source, that enabled the whole deal to go ahead. Thanks to the lady and gentleman who helped us in the rain.

Keep those eyes wide open for good deals!
Simply Susan