Seattle People photographer/storyteller Jenny Jimenez wandered over to West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day on Saturday, May 9, 2009, where she found bargain hunters, entrepreneurs, and other assorted treasures. In this weekly series, Jimenez has also visited Greenwood, Lake City, and the Central District.Published on May 11, 2009

Paul considered strapping this free desk to the hood of his car but said his wife wouldn’t have been happy.

Off from work for two months with a broken kneecap, Tom sat back and listened to oldies all day while trying to unload some of his extra audio gear.

Mindy, Claire, Bailey & Brooke discuss how the day has brought a real sense of community in their neighborhood.

Luana and Korene have been friends for over 50 years. They were out looking for baby clothes and receiving blankets for Human Care Ministries. They put together layettes for new mothers in areas hit by war and natural disasters around the world.

Summer and Tanisha thought these chairs were super comfy but not cute enough to take home with them.

A promise of a Sunday markdown doesn’t stop the shop for clothes. Bonus points if you spot the photog!
Chantelle, and her high school youth group at Hope Lutheran Church, raised money from the sale to fund their summer mission trip to rebuild homes in New Orleans.

She loves to custom make hoops according to a person’s size and figure. This creamsicle colored hoop she made earlier in the day fit me perfectly, so I bought it.
Merileu shows off her hula hooping skill. She hand decorates her hoops and was selling them from her front lawn this weekend.

Jim rescued these signed Bumbershoot posters from a dumpster and is finally ready to part with them.


















