Saturday, September 17, 2005

Can you believe it?

On my way out this afternoon to run a few errands and join up with friends for a BBQ. Stopped at the dumpster to drop off my household trash. Nothing unusual there. Noticed the dumpsters were closed which is usually a sign that they were recently emptied and saw several bags of trash lying in front. Still, I didn't think anything unusual as they probably fell out when the trash truck picked up the dumpster, right? When I got closer, I saw a bag and there was a book sticking out of the top. Upon closer inspection, I see the bag is full of books! Was someone going to throw out these books like they were trash?!? Seems like blasphemy to me to actually throw away a book! What else could I do but rescue those poor books and bring them home where I will register them at www.bookcrossing.com and find them homes where hopefully someone will appreciate them!

4 comments:

Kristie (J) said...

That is just ....ubelievable that someone would throw out a bag of books. Good thing you rescued them and are finding them a good home. Any you are going to keep?

Bernita said...

Treasure...

me said...

well done you for rescuing them! Why would someone just throw them in the trash? Surely they could have donated them to some charity or 2nd hand book store if they were unwanted.....I can't imagine a day where I would throw away a book....it takes all my effort to release them into the wild for someone else to enjoy! LOL

Leya said...

Good God! Books are treasure, good for you for saving them Sharal. Hopefully you can find a good home for them.

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