Almost Free
It's amazing what you can find for almost free these days. I found a step for our tent-trailer at Goodwill – $1.99. With my tentative knees, this was a welcome addition to our camping equipment. No more “falling out” of the doorway! And a pretty red cotton sweater – $6.99. A rooster for my hens – free. A couch on Craigslist – free. Tomato plants are blooming on my back deck. I found them late in the season – half price. Chicken feed can be expensive, but since my birds roam about and eat more than half of what they need in my yard (including weeds!) – almost free (well, kinda). More eggs are coming than I need - can't determine cost yet, but almost free! At least the entertainment value of keeping chickens is – free! They continually amuse me. Far healthier for my mind than watching TV. Red Bartlett pears are growing on my tree – free. Dragging hoses to water the yard and pear tree gives me a workout – free. Our well pumps clean water – almost free! A 2- and 3-lb set of hand w