GWSmith Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Today was one of those days....well actually it was Saturday. I was cruising the forums here and planing my afternoon which WAS going to be building ground blinds and setting up a ladderstand for the upcoming Muzzleloader Season. I'll be acting as a guide, for the first time, for my 76year old Father who will be staying here at my house and hunting the property I hunt every year here in NY. I actually started getting some gear ready when...I Got The Call... The Wife had left earlier in the day to meet her sister...they were going to an auction. The Call was my Wife letting me know "They had to rent a truck from UHaul". A distinct shutter of fear ran down my neck into the soon to be aching muscles of my lower back. "They had to rent a Truck"??? What reason would a woman who was "Just going to look for a few things...maybe some nicknacks"...Need A Truck For????????????? OK...We had talked a little bit about looking for a single bed for my Father to use while he's up here...but it was a passing conversation that never raised an eyebrow. Oh She found a bed alright...actually 2 of them and they came with the bedroom suit, 9 sets of sheets, pillow cases, and all that other stuff whatever it's called. That's the part I heard over the phone....Oh Yeah and her sister had bought a freezer for her daughter that had to be delivered. I asked her how she was going to get it there? "I'll Drive the Truck" Well honey...How big is this truck? "It's the only one they had left...a 26footer" There was a short period of silence, while my brain imagined my wife driving that truck, since she does not like to drive my SUV and preffers her Ford Escort. Of course the next, and soon to be in the morning my lower back will be stiff as a board, words out of my mouth was "I'll be there shortly". Arriving at a nearby store to where the auction was being held I made a call on the cell phone to get the final directions. I should have known what I was in for but this was my first real Auction. I crested the small hill just before the address to see more vehicles than I thought possible to be parked off the side of the road. I did'nt think there was that much "side of the road" in the neighboring 3 counties! Luckily I found a spot to park close by as someone was just leaving as I pulled up and I swooped right in. I walked up the driveway to find her smiling face looking my way as the drone of the auctioneer cracked over the loudspeaker system. I stood for a little while as I made up my mind if I should run like I was being chased by a hungry bear...or if I should pass out in an attempt to leave quicker than I had a feeling she would be staying. Then the auctioneer said something blah blah blah TOOLS. What...HUH... I had a seat and started to watch...what could be the harm in that right? LOL....It did'nt take too long before I had the Bidder card in my hands waving it like I was trying to blow out a forest fire!!! I cant quite believe some of the stuff I bought for such a inexpensive price. I dont have a complete list but here is a small list: Air compressor and I'm fairly sure every tool attachment made for them...$50 A stand alone pedestal commercial grade Shop Grinder...$12.50 An small apartment sized refridgerator sized box overflowing with Heavy Duty extension cords(9 different ones of various load capacity), various adaptors, and multiple outlet breaker bars...$3.00 An almost brand new Commercial Grade Shop Vac with all the attachments...$4.50 3 different boxes of various tools(channel lock pliers, vice grip pliers, screwdriver sets, etc...I'm geustimating approximately 200 different tools all in pristine condition and no rust) ...$12.75 A set of electrical connectors(approx 2,000 various pieces) with 3 new wire cutters and pliers...$2.75 A large collection of Nascar Driver/Team hats(30-35 of them, from different years, I did'nt count them all yet)...75% of them brand new with the tags...most of them had the prices still on them ranging from the low $20 range and up.....$11.50 I'd say it was worth the change in plans... If I would have spent the same amount of money for the retail prices of just a few items bought new...I would have only paid for a few of the extension cords for what they cost these days! Almost forgot...the NEW large size CharBroil Gas Grill(with 2 new tanks-one of them barely used the other completely full) I got for $20 that may have been used 3-4 times and cleaned well afterwards... Just the money I saved on the Grill paid for the truck rental!!!!! Edited October 4, 2009 by GWSmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Sounds like you got some great deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 LOL So was there room left on the truck for the beds and freezer? :clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 LOL So was there room left on the truck for the beds and freezer? :clown: i was thinking the SAME thing LOL:clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yeah there was plenty of room left over for that bedroom stuff whatever it was that she bought...LOL What was so funny is that I dont "Giggle"...not a giggler never have been...until today...LOL I kept leaning over towards the Wife trying to tell her what this or that would go for in a store...could'nt get a word out:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 TOO FUNNY! Sounds like you found some super deals. Maybe next time you'll run across 'The u-haul garage' to keep your personal collection of tools stored in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Where is it you live? I need to get the francise for U-Haul in that area! I see this is just the beginning! LMBO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 It was fun but it wont get out of hand...this was our unconventional early Christmas Presents for each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I thought this story was gonna go down hill with the truck and all.., but it had a silver lining after all huh Gary? . Good Grab on the tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Anthony I know man...Just the cheap extension cords at Walmart are expensive. The ones I got yesterday were the ones contractors use that last a long time. I have to return the truck today after finishing to unload it with the help of the neighbor. Then I get to go through some of the multiple containers filled with hardware I never looked at. The owners were moving to Florida and selling everything. Just to give you an idea of the place...the garage had everything on shelves organized into containers and labeled. It was like walking into a showroom as everywhere you went it was meticulously clean! Like I said this was our early Christmas to each other so it was a great way to shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Way to go Gary! Now you just have to find a place for it all at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 ttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Wait til you see what I found...I'll post a pic of it soon;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 What appears to be an original State Land sign from New York that was made on painted canvas... Nice pattern on the bird shot too...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hey isn't that Illegal, Jk. sounds likes some great deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sounds like you found alot of good stuff Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 ...and then there are a few of these racing something or other hat things...Like A Basket Full:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Man some of them hats look old! Should suit you tho being old and all:D haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hey isn't that Illegal, Jk. sounds likes some great deals. The wife mentioned that too...I told her not too worry about it that I paid way over the cost of it with this years license purchase:whip: I still feel like they should have at least bought me Chocolates and Dinner after what I paid for that license...and I found out(after I had already paid the extra fee)I wont even get the Habitat & Access Pin anymore:angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Heck yeah. I mean..Linda already had the truck rented, so why not load er up eh .. :clown::clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Man some of them hats look old! Should suit you tho being old and all:D I'd respond to that but your too young to know what a "Collector" is...Your still wet behind the ears:hammer1: Oh dont even make me whip out this little gem you said in another thread...LOL "I feel like a moron or like a chick but its pretty good." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 ahhh, yes. i've gone broke on "bargains" myself. did you ever hear the adage, "the best days of boat ownership are the day you purchase it, and the day you sell it"? so far, you and the seller both had a great day. enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 LOL...I spent most of the afternoon Moving Her New Furniture.... Then I checked on my order status from The Sportsmans Guide:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd respond to that but your too young to know what a "Collector" is...Your still wet behind the ears:hammer1: Your all talk Gary. Just cause I ain't old don't mean I don't know a collectors thing when I see it. So don't even. You wouldn't know what to do with a collector is if it hit ya in the head.:hammer1: You woudlnt would you? This is fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I sure would...I'd throw it back low enough to disable you so you could'nt throw it again:hammer1: Told ya I had a hard head...ya could'nt hear because you had your new hairdoo in curlers sissy boy:bat: BWUHAHAHAHAHAHA....Degassi and he likes it...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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