What Will They Leave Out Next?
In an obvious case of learning from past successes, the house on the corner that donated such artifacts as a fully-working BBQ and green shelving unit has taken another step in the charitable hierarchy.
While on my way to school this afternoon, I spotted a white shelving unit/cabinet stood at the same corner with the same “Free” tag attached. Seeing absolutely no use for such a monstrosity, I continued on my way. On the way home, the shelf had vanished. I came to the conclusion that items left here were now a hot commodity and that it might be worth staking out the location to ensure first dibs.
To take the next step in the charitable hierarchy, this house would have to leave a couch or possible an armchair. And I was just thinking how nice a chair would look in the corner of my living room.
posted by kent @ 11:30 p.m.
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Or knocking on the door and asking what they plan to put out. That would truly get you first dibs (as long as someone else doesn't think of that first).
I would think they would prefer to not have to haul it to the lane, so that you could present your case as actually making it easier for them.
But it's the excitement of wondering what will be put in the alley next that keeps me going to class. Knocking on the door, while being the best for actually getting stuff, would take the fun out of the whole process.
"I knocked on some guy's door and he gave me a BBQ."
or
"I found a BBQ in the alleyway and wheeled it home."
OK, you have a point. Your plan makes for a better story.
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