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Since I multi purposed our giant crock as a trash can, I decided I wanted something equally fun and antiquey for returnables.
You would think shopping in my husband’s vast array of crap stuff would yield the appropriate receptacle, but sadly nothing was found. Which is when my spouse gleefully suggested we visit the antique mall.
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I was on a mission and didn’t dilly dally. The same can not be said for my spouse.
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I moved him quickly away from this horror…
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Because right now the only thing the barn Mahal doesn’t have is a kitchen sink… and I wasn’t taking any chances.
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Fresh lobster made us laugh. There’s nothing worse than cheeky crustaceans.
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I had my eye on that wagon to the right. But at $520 it seemed a bit pricey for empty beer bottles.
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Even the chicken thought so.
And then I found it…
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Buried in the back and full of oars.
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$50 later…. the old barrel with original lid… made a perfect returnable container.
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River's world..... 
Very nice addition to the barn. I love roaming through antique marts. It’s hard not to come home with a boat load of stuff.
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There’s no such thing as a quick trip to an antique store with my husband.
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PERFECT!!!
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I thought so!
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What else did you bring home? Don’t think me you managed to escape the antique store with only the barrel!?!?
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Well… he did buy a funky old disc pencil sharpener.
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I love it! Whether he likes it or not, your adding your River touch in every corner! lol
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Oh, I’m definitely putting my stamp on the man cave.
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IT IS RUBBING OFF!!!! You are buying junk like your husband does!!
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But useful junk only.
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So when it’s time to recycle you can roll out the barrel.
And that antique mall looks like a fun place. I don’t blame you for going along.
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I’ve learned that going with the husband means less stuff comes back home. It’s really self preservation.
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Such a woody feel to the barn.
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Lots and lots of wood. And then? More wood…
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Can never have too much wood.
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I hope not.
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I also love antique and thrift stores. We have an awesome indoor, antique Mall here. Maybe I will visit again aftet this Covid crap ends.
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This was the first time we’d been in 6 months. Luckily it was empty of people..
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Antiques = the ultimate in reusing, repurposing, and recycling!
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It can be. But not the way my husband does it!
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At $50, that barrel was a steal. I would have bought it even if I did not have a need.
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They wanted $85, we talked them down.
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I dunno…I think the kitchen sink would have been one of the more practical additions to Barn Mahal!
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That’s not at all helpful…
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