Seattle People photographer/storyteller Jenny Jimenez wandered over to West Seattle Community Garage

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.

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

Natalie hugs her new stuffed duckie.

Natalie hugs her new stuffed duckie.

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.

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.

Carl came up from Burien to search for vintage cameras.

Carl came up from Burien to search for vintage cameras.

This man was bartering on the phone with someone for the remainder of his puzzle collection.

This man was bartering on the phone with someone for the remainder of his puzzle collection.

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

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

Bruce and his 12-year-old Bouvier, Tess, walk around the neighborhood.

Bruce and his 12-year-old Bouvier, Tess, walk around the 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.

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 with her guy, taking photos of the ugly chairs for posterity.

Summer with her guy, taking photos of the ugly chairs for posterity.

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

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

Jared scored with this Lawn Hog electric mower, which retails for over $200. He paid $20.

Jared scored with this Lawn Hog electric mower, which retails for over $200. He paid $20.

I came back 20 minutes later and these were gone. You could find just about anything at this thing.

I came back 20 minutes later and these were gone. You could find just about anything at this thing.

A promise of a Sunday markdown doesn't stop the shop for clothes.  Bonus points if you spot the photog!

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.

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.

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.

Merileu shows off her hula hooping skill. She hand decorates her hoops and was selling them from her front lawn this weekend.

Homemade sale signs were all over the place.

Homemade sale signs were all over the place.

This adorable girl tried to turn the tables on me.

This adorable girl tried to turn the tables on me.

Jordyn counts out change.

Jordyn counts out change.

Sarah and Jordyn have been up since 8 a.m. selling refreshments and toys.

Sarah and Jordyn have been up since 8 a.m. selling refreshments and toys.

Are we having fun yet?

Are we having fun yet?

More great vintage finds.

More great vintage finds.

Greg displays his vintage AM only Panasonic wrist radio.

Greg displays his vintage AM only Panasonic wrist radio.

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

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

Angelo plays policeman with his plastic orange gun.

Angelo plays policeman with his plastic orange gun.

Elizabeth has big plans for her vintage house design book.

Elizabeth has big plans for her vintage house design book.

Marc paid 50 cents for this find at the Masonic Temple.

Marc paid 50 cents for this find at the Masonic Temple.