A guest heading to a neighbour's backyard brought to our attention that our yard sale had become a yearly tradition, coinciding with the birthday party he was headed to. Well, I guess after three years we officially reserve the last weekend in June for the Demerling Yard Sale.
This year, the kids were successful at earning some spending money for our short trip to Kentucky this week. I didn't make out so well, slicing my leg while recycling cardboard, and ending up with seven stitches!
But the best part of any yard sale has to be the opportunity to meet new friends. We've lived in Brantford for over twenty years - half our lives now - and yet it is truly incredible how much more you can learn about your community by inviting residents to drop by your laneway to buy your stuff.
If you haven't held a lawn sale of your own, I'd encourage you to do so. It can be a lot of work, but the reward of meeting interesting folk from your town is worth the effort.
