[Wallingford]

Due to some predictable, yet unexpected time frame wise circumstances, wife and I found ourselves out of town this weekend.

She, and another family member accepted my invitation to hit some thrift stores as a distraction during our down time.

Wife was along for the ride, as she really does not enjoy the thrift store experience. Other family member bought a pair of shoes for three bucks.

I hit two stores without them and three more when they joined me.

I got a plate, the kind that is divided into thirds that keep your food from mixing together before you're ready.

I got a pair of pajama pants, or drawstring leisure pants, whatever you want to call them. They are green with elves building a snowman. Did I need them? No. Were they half off, like I prefer? No. But they were cool, and I don't live paycheck to paycheck, so I got them.

I also racked up six cds. A Christmas compilation, Jessica Simpson Irresistible, Ashley Monroe (I think she won a season of the Voice), Rodney Carrington, Pam Tillis Greatest Hits, The OJays (Highly recommended by Kylie Minogue).

So, plate, pajama pants, six cds, Eleven bucks. I may not live paycheck to paycheck, but I'm by no means rich, and I enjoy indulging in the thrift stores.