Goodbye Wordly Possesions
We spent all of last week getting ready for the yard sale. We had piles and piles of things in the basement, and Friday we tried our best to organize them.
I hate having yard sales, and Saturday morning I remembered exactly why. The sale was to start at 9 (no early birds, please!) and people were there by 8. Not just people walking by, but the yard sale professionals. They were there, bargaining, looking disgusted at our things and rolling their eyes at our prices. But they still bought it.
One of Jason’s super hero traits is an unbelievable amount of patience. While I found many different reasons to go inside and get away from it all, Jason was out bargaining with the skills of a border town street vendor. All I can say is, way to go. We did great.
Although we made more than we were expecting, we had tons and tons of crap left. An entire garage full, plus some things we forgot to put out. So we reposted our signs and held another sale on Sunday.
The second day was much more laid back, and I was able to stay out there all day. Unbelievably, we sold almost as much as we did the first day, even though everything had already been picked through.
The two best parts of the weekend? A VW not in my driveway, and all this crap out of my life.
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my name is terry mohr and I used to work with Jason at eksigent. I love reading your thought process in coming to the decision to take a road trip of a life time. My family and I also had done something similar, although much more conservative when compare to your adventure, by moving the family half way around the world seeking new culture and adventure. After reading some of your blog, I am more confident than ever that all of us are doing the right thing.
it is so great to see other great people like yourself taking a dive into the deep end of the pool. It must be such a liberating experience for you and your family.
best wishes and I will continue to read your blog.
Just a heads up… My husband is living vicariously through you guys.
Me? I’m one of the yard sale pros. 
I promise I don’t roll my eyes (when others can see).
Good luck on your adventure. Sounds awesome.