I don't wait for special occasions to give them to the Grand-kids, but everyday I have to drive right by the County Trash Dump going to the Ranch. I watch,and if I see anything interesting, I stop and look at it. Last week I got a small Girls pink Bicycle with training wheels. It was in good condition and three of the smallest Grand-kids can learn to ride it. I have picked up a lot of toys that was expensive when new, that still works, and take them to the Ranch for them to play with. I have also pick up several things that was useful for the Ranch. Got 20-2 1/2x10' pieces of PVC pipe, 4 Steel Posts, a good table with metal frame and legs. Guess I'm just cheap, but if I can find what I need used, I'll usually take it instead paying the price of new stuff. I do run the Internet for prices on some things that I need. I've been very fortunate in getting what I order, without any problems. I always check to be sure the source exists, and there is contact information.
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"The answer to all our problems is in God's Word, if we just search for it". "No God no Peace, Know God know Peace". "We control our own destiny".
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