Dumpster Diving in the 'Kee

Every spring Waukee has a large trash pick up day. This is honestly one of my most favorite days of the year! This Saturday is the pick up day and the fun has already begun!! By Thursday afternoon the "trash" has already started piling up on the curbs around town. People come from far and wide with their pick-up trucks and trailers hoping to find some treasures! We decided to go to the Ice Cream Shoppe on the Triangle (Waukee likes to be different, we don't have a town square, but we have a triangle instead!!) with some of the neighbors. Afterwards, Lindsay convinced me to go drive around a bit to see if we see any good stuff. I have NEVER been dumpster diving or picked up anything off of the curb before. I told Linds that I couldn't believe I was doing this, but I must admit I am so glad I listened to her!! Our first finds were two plastic patio tables. One looks like a small plant table, just big enough to put a potted plant on and the other is a taller round table which we have dubbed the "Margarita Table" because we have been needing a place to set our Margs on these nice spring nights!! Both are in perfectly good condition, just need some cleaning up. Our next big find was 5 plastic patio chairs. I already had two, but neighbor Carrie was always having to drag hers over or the kids would want to sit in em. So now we have plenty for all!! If anyone wants a Margarita~ my front deck is ready for ya!!!