lessons

[gfrancie]

I had this extra calendar that I was going to use for a white elephant gift exchange. Never made it to the party. So I decided to give it away on Freecycle.
This was my post:

I have a 2010 calendar that has 12 exciting pictures of outhouses. yes. outhouses. Some are mildly attractive looking if you can appreciate the beauty of a small rustic building in attractive surroundings. If that doesn't win you over I can promise that one of the pictures has an outhouse with a chimney. Icing on the cake if you will.

People were lining up for this thing. I gave it to the person who said my post was hilarious.
Advertising is all about selling the lifestyle.

Comments

[keirf.livejournal.com]

Well I do hope you've scanned the images in so we can all see them later.

I only have one outhouse myself - would you like me to post a picture of it?

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

This (http://www.calendars.com/Outhouses-2010-Wall-Calendar/Outhouses-2010-Wall-Calendar/prod123718/?categoryId=cat00395) is the calendar.
Where I grew up, a number of people had them. It wasn't born out of poverty but more of an independent choice. I recall going to a party where someone had a rather beautiful outhouse that had stainglass. Some family friends have one that was often decorated with Christmas lights and has a heater. Quite cozy.

I would love to see a picture.