thrifty sunday

I like recurring things. Routines. Being a "regular" somewhere. In that vein, I'd like to introduce you to (trumpets, please!) Thrifty Sunday!

When I worked at the fabric store that I mentioned in my last post, the Sunday shift was my favorite. Next door was a Thrifty Drug that eventually became something else (I think), but as any good Southern Californian knows, Thrifty's appeal lay in its ice cream counter. We would mosey in at eleven o'clock, get the cash register going, I'd collect a dollar from everyone and go on an ice cream run: cones all around. We each had our regular order. This became known as Thrifty Sunday. We would sit, gossip, talk about our works in progress, pass around whatever we'd just finished and savor our treats. Some loyal customers knew about our ritual, and would visit just to see what any given Sunday's show and tell offered. I miss those ladies like crazy, especially when a stubborn seam is puckering or I can't remember how to make a crochet bauble look just right. So, this regular feature goes out to you: Gertie, Shirley, Dorothy and Leona. 

Of course, while documenting my ice cream consumption would make for truly riveting reading, I'll spare you. Instead, Thrifty Sundays will consist of me showing off my awesome thrift shop scores, in order for me to justify their purchase. Without further ado:

1. A BAGGU penguin, $2.99

George saw this little guy from afar and seemed to fall instantly in love. I let them cuddle for a few minutes before asking George to say goodbye to Mr. Penguin and leave him on the shelf for someone else to take home. Poor George waved so sadly, so persistently at his lost friend that I caved. On further inspection, he had his original price tag ($19.99) still attached and he was first bought at the San Diego Zoo! One of my favorite places on Earth. Their love was obviously meant to be. 

As an aside: BAGGU bags rule, and I had no idea they had branched out into the toy market. 

2. Two sewing patterns, $1.99

I've been dreaming of making George a Huckle Cat outfit, because he kind of looks like Huckle Cat. Um, perf! That little lederhosen number on the far left is a Huckle costume waiting to happen:

Also, a Cabbage Patch-esque doll pattern, with some basic outfits. I love making dolls, but I always mess them up somehow. Perhaps a pattern will help this?

3. Odd linen minidress, $5.99

I'd just like for you to know that I am currently wearing this dress with tights and socks that have kokopelli on them, no lie. My descent into weirdo hippie chicken lady territory continues unabated.

There you have it. Something magical also happened on this shopping trip: I reunited some stolen comics with their rightful owner, after their thief (who also happens to be a car thief) evidently donated them to Value Village. The mysteries of the Universe! Happy thrifting!