Saturday, 11 July 2026

Gifts to the Clergy

You know how it is.

You have an item you no longer need in your house.
And you have a choice.
You could try and sell it on Vinted. But it's old and/or broken.
You could take it to landfill. But that would involve lugging it onto a trailer, or hailing a (wo)man with a van to get it there.
Or  you could give it to your local church or clergy.

It's so easy.
'But I thought St Murgatroyd's could use a sixth out-of-tune piano.'
'Why would St Jude's in the Wold not want a sixth book case?'
'If you replace the broken leg, and deep-clean the cushions, that would be the perfect manse settee. It was great for my great-aunt Angie for the last 60 years.'

Just no. Dear innocent clergy person, who wants to be thought well of by everyone - if you say 'yes' you will be mopping up your settlement's used TV cabinets, filing cabinets, computer desks, Sodastreams and crappy paintings forever.

Just say no. Ignore the siren voices saying 'it's only an old air fryer. What could be the harm?'
Just say no.
Your garage will thank you.

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