Since we had to cancel the town trip so I wouldn't spread my cooties to a pregnant lady, I headed home after work... via the Red Cross Store on South Road (I was only a bit sick but I couldn't risk it!). I've lost my camera (under a pile of clothes, no doubt), so you'll have to enjoy the story without visual aids, I'm afraid.
It had to be a power shop, as they close at 5pm and it was already 4.45. Not the safest way to shop - at the end of the week, in a rush, and with a crisp $50.00 in my beaded love heart-shaped purse (well, scrunched up a little, to be honest). First stop was the 1/2 price rack outside, where I found a nice grey and pink striped cardigan (apparently I love cardigans!) for $4.00. I couldn't resist a white jumper with a picture of a donkey on it with the words "c'est un idiot" which I'm pretty sure translates to "is an idiot" (by all means correct me if I'm wrong, please!). Drôle, oui?
The staff at this store are really lovely, so when I came in the first thing they told me was, "We close in 15 minutes", followed by, "Grab a string bag and fill it from those 3 tables for $20.00". Well, anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge...
I'll spare you the long list of what I managed to stuff into the bag, but I will tell you this: the items on the tables are excellent quality, and mostly winter clothes such as jackets and jumpers, as well as shirts and tops. And the ladies don't mind if you fill it to the brim! All sizes and styles, too.
The staff aren't sure how long the sale tables will last - a couple of weeks, maybe - so take my advice and head in there this weekend and fill up a bag with goodies! Try to get there in plenty of time so you can go through the whole place, which is massive!!!
And remember: c’est pour la charité, après toutes les!
Red Cross Store
1267-1269 South Road
St Marys SA
8375 5917
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 11am-5pm
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