I was on my way to yoga class when I spotted this table in the garbage. I took a closer look and saw the workmanship. I had to get to class but I was hoping it was still there when I returned. After class, I rushed home and it was still there. I called Curt (hubby) and told him I wanted to take it. He didn't care but only worried where would we put it. Please, that was the least of my concerns. So I went up to the guard to make sure it was really meant for the garbage. He left his post and came down to the garbage area with me. I pointed to the table and he gestured that I could take it. Really!!! It wasn't as heavy as it was large. He saw me struggling to get a good grip on it and he just took it from me. He carried it all the way up and into my apartment. Can you believe it??!! It's 4 feet long by 32" inches deep. It sits close to the ground like normal Asian tables. It is a little beat up but well worth it.
This is a picture of the top. It is just gorgeous.
Close up.
This reminded me so much of my childhood when I would garbage pick with my sisters. That was back in the day when people didn't use plastic bags for their garbage so you could see what they were throwing out. My mom still has knick knacks that we garbage picked over the years. We also lived near a radio station and their garbage was amazing. Lots of 45's (remember them) and record albums. Also promotional posters. I wish I would have saved some of that stuff.
I'm going to keep my eye out now when I pass the garbage here in South Korea. You never know what treasure you might find.
