Tuesday, July 26, 2011

burlap...for Free...

Yep, I just got a pile of burlap bags for free....


there was a man down our road, the back of his truck was filled with piles of burlap sacks...


so I just had to ask him where did he get so many bags,
well he didn't tell me he just said "I use them for deep pit" ...
"you want a pile?"
did I want a pile?
of course!!!!!
I asked him how much and he said....
for free!!!!
hooray for me...
and hooray for you!!! cause I am going to give four people a bag...
cause I like to share too...


there is this super cute weiner dog...
or


 this California Potatoe bag...

all you have to do is leave a comment and I will randomly pick four winners Aug. 1st.

good luck!
these are used bags so some little holes and maybe some little stains.



note: deep pit is where you dig a hole, start a fire and when it is all coals you put your meat, pork or beef, wrapped in butcher paper then wet burlap and throw on top of the coals, then cover with dirt and wait hours.
when you take it out it is super moist and pulls apart.
(just one way of doing it)


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Posted by stefanie at 8:41 PM

42 comments:

  1. Live Better For LessJuly 26, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Wow! Awesome luck! I would love to win one!

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  2. Nancy July 26, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Oh my goodness! That weiner dog bag is Sooo Adorable! I LOVE it!!!
    Nancy xx :D

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  3. DonnaJuly 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Wow, lucky you! I love the dog bag, it is adorable! Please enter me. Merci!!

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  4. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Oooh, I would love one of those! What a nice man! :) Marilou

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  5. Our Hopeful HomeJuly 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I am very much into burlap bags these days! How lucky are YOU? Can't get enough.

    xoxo
    kathleen

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  6. liszhaJuly 27, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    What a luck! Did you hug the guy?

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  7. Sissie's Shabby CottageJuly 27, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I wish that I could find a man with a truck load of these! Wow!

    You were in the right place and the right time.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  8. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Wow! How sweet of you! And lucky! What a nice man for giving you all those bags. Thank you for sharing the wealth. 8^)

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  9. YvonneJuly 27, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Whoa, what a wonderful treasure! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  10. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}July 27, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    And that is why its always good to ask... lol! Fabulous find! Though I have no idea what "deep pit" means. ?

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  11. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJuly 27, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Score!!! Thank you for sharing!! Please toss my name in the hat!!

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  12. {northern cottage}July 27, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    cool - what exactly is deep pit - that sounds a bit scary. I'm leaning toward bbq? The alternative doesn't sound good! :) keeping my fingers crossed - love the california potato one especially!

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  13. RhondaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Oh my - I love them both, I LOVE burlap, it was the orginal "sack" before paper or stupid plastic sacks. I say grocery stores should use them again - right?

    I would love to win one - merci.

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  14. Ruffles and RelicsJuly 27, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    wow.. awesome luck and giveaway!! thanks for being so generous!!

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  15. Gypsea NurseJuly 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Lucky girl!
    Beautiful ones as well!
    Smiles~
    Gypsea Nurse

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  16. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    You really scored big, good job!!! Isn't it funny how once we start blogging, we see things everywhere?! Thanks for generously sharing a bag with us!
    Hugs,
    Mary @ Redo 101

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  17. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateJuly 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I would LOVE to win one of these sacks. I LOVE the potato one.
    Thanks for the chance!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  18. ValarieJuly 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow, that is amazing. I lOVE the bags. Have a lovely day.
    Valarie

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  19. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Wow, count me in. I guess it always pays to ask, look what you got!

    Carol

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  20. SusanJuly 27, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Please enter me! I love those bags!

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  21. Heaven's WalkJuly 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Stefanie! What a steal.....deal.....whatever! You did good, girl! lol! Cute little weiner dog sack! lol! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment, too. Loved hearing from you! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  22. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a great story! Lucky you! thank you for describing what "deep pit" meant; many of us were going to ask! Sounds like a good olde fashioned way to prepare meats... yum.

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  23. JoyJuly 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I have never heard of 'deep pit' cooking. Quite interesting! Love the burlap sacks... I'll take anyone you wanna send... please enter my name in your drawing! Thanks!

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  24. Primitive EchoesJuly 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What is a deep pit? Does he have too many projects to finish too? lol
    I would love to be entered. I love burlap.
    Thanks
    Kat

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  25. PamelaJuly 28, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    What a great find! Would love for you to link up to treasure hunt Thursday!

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  26. Jan@southernjunkin'July 28, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    You have an amazing neighbor!! Thanks for explaining deep pit. It sounds like a great way to cook! Thanks for sharing some of your lovely sacks! I would be thrilled to win one! Visiting from Wow Us Wednesday!!

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  27. The Joyful ThrifterJuly 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Oh how fun! Here is hoping I win!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  28. Honey I'm Home BlogJuly 28, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I'm crazy about burlap. I'd use one of these bags to make some pillows. Fingers are crossed!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  29. ~Sues Treasures on the Porch~July 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Loveeeee burlap so many uses!! I follow your blog all the time I don't always get to comment but I am so inspired by you! You are very talented hope I win one!!! Come check out my blog if you get a chance that would be fab have a great weekend!!

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  30. LuLu KelloggJuly 29, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Thank you SO much for your lovely comments on my buzzzzzzzzz cut! I am truly loving it!!

    Please put my name in for one of these sacks!!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  31. DianeJuly 29, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Great score....lucky girl. Count me in for your giveaway. Diane

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  32. akaber9598July 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    So fun that there was such a variety of bags in your pile! I'd love to be entered in your giveaway!

    Angela

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  33. laurmelaJuly 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I would really love the weiner dog one, cause I have a weiner dog! I can just see it as a cushion or pillow. Too cute!

    Thanks,

    Laura

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  34. EllenJuly 30, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Wowwwwww Stefanie, very nice to work with!!! For me, it doesn't matter which one.

    Thanks,
    Ellen

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  35. debJuly 30, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Well, hot diggety dog! Count me in!
    *hugs*deb

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  36. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    MAN -- why don't I ever meet up with these people!? I'm SO glad you explained what "deep pit" is . . . that really caught me off-guard! I ADORE the dog one . . . congrats on your freebies and thanks for sharing the love!

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  37. TiffJuly 30, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Oh WOW!!! Lucky you! I would pay the post to Australia if I won!!!! They are so great! I hope you have plans for using some yourself! X

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  38. audreyJuly 31, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    How wonderful ~ burlap sacks. I would love a chance on one. Thank you for being so generous and sharing with us.
    ♥ audrey

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  39. Rustique Gal July 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Ya gotta love Free! This is a lucky find. I never can figure out where to get burlap around here. Count me in!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  40. MariaelenaAugust 1, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Score!!!...what a treat for you...thx for sharing....Mariaelena

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  41. The Charm of HomeAugust 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wonderful!! I will be leaving a comment hopefully not too late! Thanks for linking it up to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  42. Tracy BaumanJuly 25, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I am a burlap fantastico fan! I LOVE your story most of all and your pay it forward Idea here is commendable. The doggy burlap is my favorite, but their all wonderful. Thanks for sharing.


    Tracy

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