I'm sure there is a separate thread for bartering, but I wanted to tag it in here.

My last barter was a bonnet for a lady in exchange for credit at the microbrewery. Yes, beer for a bonnet. The recipient was so pleased with it that her husband threw in an additional fill-up of my growler. Not only is this hotly economical in these "financially distressed times", I made a great business owner feel like the hero of Christmas present because she loves it. Stuff like that is why I knit funny hats. I have an inkling all your barterers know what I'm talking about. Now if somebody will direct me to the thread on bartering, we can trade photos of our swag.