Wow Goodwill has some deals. We picked up a gigantic, real wood table with carved legs and inlays for $30. Plus practically free sheets and towels. Some like new work shirts too. We considered one of the $9 couches and realized we were already at capacity with our one big item.

To get the fine and elegant table back, we had to swing around to the drop off place. There were 6 cars wanting to donate quality items urgently. The ethical way to doff it seems. I mean so much stuff! How long does each thing stay in the store before being sold? Seriously though, I’m a converted thrift store shopper. Those $5 jeans are still pulling their weight by the way.

Then off to get materials for the bus. Yes, tomorrow I’ll drive it back from the garage and the plan is to simply use the plywood that is already down. Not what I want and yet the financial and time costs for removal are too high.

As you can maybe tell, this area is saturated with stores dedicated to doffers. So much concrete, mammoth malls and things to buy. Even the grocery stores are frighteningly huge. There is no running in and out in these places. Costco is larger, true, though not by that much.

It ebbs my optimism honestly. Fresh food in plastic; massive cooling systems for items and people; we have yet to see any public transportation; and with the minimum quantities being far from minimal and the distance between these monstrosities so great, cars are essential.

I’m glad I’ll soon be distracted again by the bus.