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"The reasons you have for doing what you're doing are probably the most important aspect of your work. It's not about the final product. In fact, too much emphasis on the outcome blinds you to what is really at the bottom of it all." — Gregori Bresaz

156 Free Things

Free Boat

Why pay good money when whatever you could ever need or want is available for free? A little elbow grease required now and then, but most items are ready to go with just a dusting.

First posted over ten years ago, this documentation of FREE stuff offered by residents of a seaside community north of Boston, was evidence of their willingness to share their excess possessions.

This may no longer be the case, judging from what appears to be fewer roadside offerings in the same communities. Gone are the boats, computers, TVs, bikes, furniture and children’s toys that used to appear in abundance.

Either residents are tightening their belts and not accumulating as much stuff, or Global Warming has inspired them to hang on to boats in order to survive the rising sea level and increasing ferocity of weather in general.

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2 Comments

  1. Lotus
    June 2, 2012

    I agree. Why, I’ve gotten most of my furniture for free! A little sanding, a little oil and a genuine antique shines through. I’m not sure I’d tackle the boat though . . . .

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  2. Guy
    June 2, 2012

    Priceless pix!

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