It's Hunting Season... Poem by Mindy DeNigro

Avid for bargains? Is shopping a thrill? Do great items, to you, just fill the bill? In these next verses, enjoy snippets of spending - and selling, as well, BOTH of which are worth blending!

Mac's alarm just sounded off, and the sun's not even up - he surely needs coffee, but make it MORE than just one cup! To get a great bargain, he must be first in line - uh... did I mention the sale starts at NINE?

Off to an estate sale, the first of the day - look at that diamond ring! How much does it WEIGH? How many karats is it? Oh, I hope I brought my loupe! Could you sell that set of dishes singly OR as a group?

It's busy at the flea market, Kent is vending books - and Julie has fur coats, which are getting LOTS of looks! Lou wants to buy a painting, for which the vendor wants a GRAND - no, Jay CAN'T refund the money...don't these buyers UNDERSTAND?

Luke and Maura have antiques to sell, yes, that vase IS old! That ring's from the '40s, is it silver or is it gold? That bronze statue marked at four hundred...are you willing to take three? Yes? It's a deal! Let's shake on it! I'm glad we could agree!

Back to the estate sales! Oh, that rude lady's in the way! Yikes, this house has three whole stories! Well, we'll be here all day! Yes, I'd like to purchase those scarves...and please throw in this robe! Hmm, I DO need this set of dishes...but do I NEED that globe?

This sale hasn't started yet, only ten people at a time? HOW much for that perfume bottle? Is it REALLY marked a DIME? Caitlin loves that purple dress and shoes, and they are her size - that man was here two days ago...is he wearing a DISGUISE?

Once more at the flea market, Spence just bought a baseball cap - all the vendors got here at FIVE? THEY'RE gonna need a nap! It's ten minutes after nine, is that PIZZA Judy's eating? Buy two cell phones and get one free? I think that bears repeating!

Paul is selling records, Doug and Marie have belts and hats - and Space A14 is offering liverwurst and brats! That sun is REALLY beating down! Should we put up the tarp? All right, I have to ask... in what row DID you find that harp?

Back to 'Estate Sale Central': Stan's at his FOURTH today - so far he's had no luck... should he leave or should he stay? Well, THAT question's just been answered... those vinyl records are all FREE? Stan will take them! NOW he's happy...oh, my... how much for that TV?

Bree just finished filling her car up, completely to the brim - a 'regular' named Max just got here... Bree groaned, 'Oh, no. Not HIM.' Sadly, these two are known as rivals, ergo, they should stay apart... oh, great! He's walking by her car, and of course, it will not start!

These are just some possibilities of what one can discover - did I pique your interest? Or, are you a longtime treasure lover? Either way, please bear in mind, it's not too late to begin - heading out this weekend? Oh, yes! I think I'll see you then!