For $40, I got a nice turkey roaster (a big one) with temperature gauge from 150 to 500 degrees, 3 scientific beakers in different sizes, a pair of safety goggles, a wooden spoon, a pair of folding travel scissors (which cost less than $2, so if TSA steals them, I don't care), a really weird spoon, a stopper for one of the beakers, and a bucket.
The majority of that came from a surplus store called Ax-man Surplus. They sell extremely strange things and also some awesome things for uber cheap. For example, there was half an aisle full of various types of cords and transformers and fans, where good extension cords cost about $5. There was also an entire aisle that appeared to contain nothing but springs of various sizes and shapes. There were parts for toys like Rockem Sockem toys. And, awesome for me, there were buckets ($2) and scientific beakers ($0.45 - $8, depending on size).
After that, I went to the ARC Thrift Store and scored a huge Hamilton Beach turkey roaster for $20 and a wooden spoon. ARC is the Association for Retarded Citizens. The organization helps retarded citizens live semi-independently with appropriate supervision. ARC in Maryland supports my Great Aunt, who is retarded and in her 60s.
As I'm checking out, the clerk asks me "Are you getting that for the 4th?" Logical question. When else would someone use a HUGE turkey roaster, other than for the 4th of July...wait... wrong holiday.
So I reply, "No, I'm going to dye some yarn."
Clerk: *blank stare*
Clerk: "Like with beets or something?"
Me: "No, with Greener Shades acid dyes, without metals."
Clerk: "Oh..."
This is the yarn to be dyed on Saturday. I'm thinking green:
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