One summer day, I was shopping around at my Grandmother's Church garage sale when I saw the finest Douglas fir I've ever seen! The tag said that he was $7.00, I only had about $2.00, so I let him go and left empty-handed.
All year long, I kept thinking about Douglas. Then while I was at a thrift shop, I saw him! Douglas Fir himself! The price was only $5.00! Unfortunately, his box was a wreak so I decided not to buy him.
Once November 2014 came around, our local thrift store was having a christmas sale, I decided to go since I had some cash burning a hole in my pocket. And what do I see as I come inside? Yep, Douglas Fir. But not just one, there were at least 7! But like a fool I decide to wait a while longer.
Finally, I could not resist no longer, I had to have one! But when I arrived at the thrift store they were sold out! Or so they seemed. As I was leaving, I heard a kid say:"Look at that, Mom!" Then the Mom replied,"We're not getting THAT!" And the kid said,"Yeah, who wants a blow-up tree?" Those last few words caught my attention, so I looked over by the table nearest to the doorway and saw him in all his glory, or in his box anyway. I was so excited, I quickly checked him over and purchased him for $7.50!
Now, that Douglas Fir resides at my friend's house, as I found another last winter.
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