The right tine on our pitchfork is missing, but it still works fine, especially for turning over and agitating the organic waste in our compost bins. So, I propose an amendment to the old adage, "If it ain't broke..." How about: If it ain't broke enough that you cain't use it, why replace it?
Thanks to SouleMama and down---to---earth for inviting me into their Friday photo sharing. Join me in leaving a link to your moment of show n tell here, on SouleMama or on down---to---earth. TGIF!
4 comments:
I agree, dmarie. Why replace it when it's not broken ... enough. Even then, you could probably get a better replacement at a second hand shop rather than a China produced new one.
Thanks for taking part, love.!
I love the way you think, Rhonda, and that beautiful little wood-inlaid table you bought at a thrift shop is great evidence that secondhand doesn't have to mean second rate.
Last night I was watching a fascinating programme about life in the War era.
In it 4 families had to run their shops like it was during the war.
There was a blacksmith and someone bought him a fork exactly like yours, only the broken prong was in the middle, so not great for digging!
I watched enraptured as he took an old nail, heated it up and attached it onto the broken prong. Hey presto - as good as new.!
The woman nearly cried when she saw it! As he said "Blacksmiths were the original recyclers!" It was a great insight into how wasteful we are now ...
Glad you are still using and loving your fork :)
great story, Mrs. Green!
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