My First Verde

Had an interesting trip recently when crossing the border. We had been thrifting in Burlington, Toronto, Hamilton & Niagara Falls & decided to cross over to Buffalo in our rented car to check out some stores, pick up some Cherry Coke & some snacks.. around 5PM. When questioned about where we were going, we were basically going to play it by ear, even though I already told him that when you cross the border you tell them exactly where you are headed. He tells them we`re going shopping.. he asks us where.. he says in the mall downtown Buffalo.. he says there is no mall downtown Buffalo. Why are you crossing the border at 5:30PM?, he asks. Where is your rental agreement? Boyfriend forgot it in the apartment.


"Pop your trunk."

Scattered in the trunk the customs officer sees a 500 piece New Kids On The Block puzzle, a 1960`s Verde Pyrex divided dish, Christmas wrapping paper & tags, vintage Made In Japan horse figurines, used bed linens, a Holly Hobbie one time use tablecloth - NIP (so glad they didn`t open it!), Lily Tomlin & Connie Francis records.

I`d have liked to see the look on the guys face. Not something you`d expect to see in the trunk of 2 adult male men going across the border.


"Whose stuff is this?"
"Get out of the car, leave the keys in it & follow me."

Anyways, my first piece of Verde & my first divided dish. We never made it to any thrift stores in Buffalo.. I was astonished to find out they have such bizarre business hours!

Yours truly,
Sir Thrift-A-Lot