Garage sale weekend off to a strong start

Laura Kaiser (left) and a customer, Dorie Wojohn, relax and chat at Kaiser's sale at 201 N. Johnson St. Thursday. In the background is Dorie's husband, Ed. Press photo by Bob Steenson

A wide variety of plates and glassware sits ready to be sold at the 201 N. Johnson St. sale. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Harvey Kaiser waits Thursday for customers at 201 N. Johnson St. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Luanne Prescott of Charles City looks over items for sale late Thursday morning. She said she planned to spend her whole day looking for bargains. Press photo by Bob Steenson

College friends Sarah Merrifield (left) and Nancy Miller got back together to run a garage sale at 1109 Hildreth St. Miller lives in Monticello now. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Isaah Eppley staffs the garage sale at 404 6th Ave. Thursday morning. He said he and his father, Rod, hold three to four sales a year. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Some garage sales began as early as Wednesday, but most are kicking off Thursday, Friday or Saturday for the annual citywide garage sale weekend. Press photo by Bob Steenson