Freeman Family Adventure: Garage Sales and the City

This past Saturday morning we thought we would try our luck at garage sales. Some of the other wives kept talking about what good deals they have found, etc. We didn’t get off to an early start, but that doesn’t matter in Owatonna. Most garage sales start on Thursday, which is kinda different, and they don’t start till 9 or 10, not bright and early like they do back home. They have a website dedicated to all the garage sales (http://www.owatonnagaragesales.com/). It list where and what items they have. From this website you can make a list of all the sales you want to go to, makes it pretty easy. I was looking for a snow suit for Ansley and some cheap toys/clothes. Well, we hit the jack pot! We found her one Columbia brand snow suit and another snow suit that isn’t as thick, but has fleece lined pants. They were both just $5 each!!! Now I’m hooked on garage sales.....next on my list is to find her some snow boots!

After our morning of garage sales, we made a trip into the big city (Minneapolis). Lance and another couple, Jennifer and Andrew, wanted to check out a golf expo/liquidation sale that was going on at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Minnesota State Fairgrounds is very impressive….over 320 acres! The state fair is schedule Aug 25th-Sept 5th and yes if we can, we plan on going! It was nice and toasty that day, so after sweating through the golf sale we went to eat at Lance’s favorite restaurant (so far) Seven Sushi. After an early dinner, we walked around the city and then we meet up with my friend Tina. There was a big block party going on in the city at The Basilica of Saint Mary. Which is a huge beautiful Old Catholic church (http://basilicablockparty.org/ ) and it happens to be super close to Tina’s apartment. So we got to hang out with Tina and enjoy some good music. Tina has an amazing apartment with BEAUTIFUL views of the city….on her left; the beautiful church and on her right; downtown with a great view of the Twins stadium…pretty cool!!!