Missed It By Thismuch

Yesterday I noticed a yard sale that was located two miles from my house, started on Wednesday and started at 5:30 in the afternoon.  What a no brainer!

They had a list of unusual things and since it was super close and late in the day ( I am not an early morning yard saler) I decided to go.  The main reason I wanted to go and hopefully be first in line was this jewel in the rough:

This old Hoosier cabinet was listed in the ad for $25.00.  I honestly thought it was a mistake since these are usually priced much higher even though they are often in states of disrepair. 

I got to the sale at 5:10 and there was already one person in the garage shopping around.  I didn't see the cabinet, so I asked the man running the sale about it.  He looked at me and asked if I was from a certain neighboring town.  I said no that I lived close by.  "Oh," he said.  "Someone already emailed to say they would be here and they wanted it."

*Sniff*

I really wanted that old cabinet!

I never, ever thought about emailing about it though.  Never!  Darn it!

He did take my number and he said if they didn't show up tonight, the cabinet was mine. 

But, I know they came for it - who wouldn't?!?!?!!? 

I know it had issues - but it would have been perfect on my front porch to hold all my gardening and outdoor junk.

So close!

Oh well.  I did buy one super cool thing there for $5.00, but I haven't taken a photo yet.  I have thrifted three things this week that I have yet to photograph - I will leave you with a tease until I show them.  Shells, tea and Popsicles.  Curious yet?