Continued, Rob;
So, I watch my neighbors 12 year old golden retriever while they are at work now.
They do pay me a little, but have also given me old outdoor items I have added to my shabby chic garden, etc. Also some serveware itmes.
I like vintage Hutschenruether because it is German, and they used to make the dinner ware for Lufthansa air lines. I have a few pieces of their Alfabia medley collection which looks Italian, like me.
Now for the karma part.
My neighbors uncle is a huge collector of lead crystal, and is beginning to give it away. He gave her an Orefers 8 inch crystal bowl from Sweden.
It is signed by the artist, and sells for about $300.
She gave it to me. I offered to buy it. She just said no, please, it isn't my taste.