Yesterday was a no-spend day. Today I got breakfast at Corner Bakery. I was out of the breakfast sandwiches I had made (they were small -- too small to satisfy -- so I doubled up a few days). I do plan to make muffins this weekend, if I can find the time. It will be a busy weekend. I have a doctor's appointment and school carnival, a rummage sale an a trip to Best Buy -- and maybe Macy's, on top of the regular laundry and shopping.
I am taking my new computer to Best Buy because I can't for the life of me figure out what's going on with my anti-virus installation, so I'm going to have the experts look at it. And at Macy's I will look for walking shoes -- I have my $29 Thank You credits to use, so that will help a little.
This morning I walked to the station a different way -- I was very drawn to go down an alley rather than the main road. Found a penny! No, I don't think that's the reason I was drawn there. 
It was interesting to see all the stuff people had thrown in the dumpsters. I didn't have time to look, and I certainly couldn't have hauled any "finds" on the train -- but I can't believe the stuff people just throw away! Is it that hard to give to charity?
Today I called Carson's to tell them I hate the material on my couch and do I have any recourse? Customer Service said they would come and get it, but I would not be reimbursed for my $500+ deposit, and I would have to pay a $75 fee. And then I would have no couch and have to start all over. No option to have it reupholstered. So I think I will at least look into reupholstery options. I like everything about the couch except the material. I special-ordered it to get the right size and to get the kind of sleeper mattress I wanted. The material is a pretty color, but it is like burlap -- rough to the stuff and very loose-woven. The fibers from the stuffing actually work their way out. It is very static-y and every hair and piece of lint sticks to it like a magnet. It will drive me crazy if I don't change it up. But the money -- the money. Ah, me.
This and that and a rant about the couch
May 3rd, 2013 at 05:45 pm
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As for the dumpster viewing, some folks figure they are too busy to donate to charity. Bet they weren't too busy to shop to replace the stuff, though.
May 5th, 2013 at 02:31 pm 1367764272
I'm going to buy a handheld vacuum and see it that helps, at least in the interim.