It's funny isn't it. When we were children, we were told to not talk to strangers. And yet, as life goes on, we frequently do. Yet, one feature of the south, perhaps, that is not so in smaller places is the lack of communication between all of us folks- busy on our phones, nose in a book, terrified less we make eye-contact with someone or have to be talked to by the drunk on the train. Why is it that drunks always make a beeline for me and feel the need to chat, ESPECIALLY if you have your nose in a book- "Nice book, love?", "Ah, she's trying to ignore me!", "It's getting to the juicy bit!", "Oh she's gonna smile," . Honestly, you want to thump them sometimes, since they seem to take umbrage to anyone who has something to occupy them and make it their life's mission to detach you from your book.
Yet, on the other hand, talking to strangers is something that can be great, I know relationships have begun for some people there and every so often, you have a lovely moment and you are glad that you talked.
I waiting yesterday on the platform in the nearby town to school. I got off the train in search of a white plumed feather for my World Book day costume. There was a powercut at the station so it had only just reopened to the public (healthy and safety). As I sat on the bench,an old fellow with a limp asked the platform staff where he could get the train to Southend. I intercepted and told him that it was this platform and he needed to change at Shenfield and I could show him as I was getting the same train. He grumbled at the station staff but somehow, from his limp and face and slight accent, I knew he was 'safe'. We ended up standing talking and then we sat opposite each other and chatted all the way to Shenfield. We changed trains and continued to chat. And I thought, had I decided just to ignore him once I'd helped him and read my book, I would have missed the delightful opportunity to talk to someone interesting. He was a fascinating old man, from Rome in Italy and it always strikes me that I want to let older people talk- I often worry about those who are lonely and never get the opportunity to talk- older people who are so interesting and yet us younger people don't have the time to listen to them and their experiences. We make assumptions and assume that our lives are so much more interesting and important. I know I may not be talking about YOU, the reader, as a young person, but I know there are many people, myself included who might not take that time. I regret deeply all the missed opportunities I could have found out more about my Grandad's life.
We got looks from all the commuters on the Southend train talking as they obviously realised we were strangers by the fact I asked his name, as if to say, "What you are talking to a STRANGER?????" and "Urgh, how could you???" but I hope that maybe someone might have lost some inhibition and fear by observation and I hope I remember not to get so wrapped up in myself that I don't allow someone to feel interesting and like they have something to say that people would be interested in.
Over to you- talking to strangers, what's your take?
xxx
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Kale, goats yoghurt and co
CBC has always used sheep's yoghurt or goat's yoghurt in savoury recipes, a bit like creme fraiche or sour cream.
We made a simple, super easy dinner- spaghetti and steamed the kale on top of it. Then we fried some tomatoes and peppers in olive oil and dumped them on top. Added goat's yoghurt on top and a generous sprinkling of pepper. Took 15 mins to make but still healthy. Hurrah!
Have you used goat's or sheep's yoghurt for savoury cooking at all?
xxx
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Hiding amongst the Carp
Winterising a summer dress (well it's pretty thick fabric, so not sure how I'd like to wear this in the humidity) - how often have I heard that phrase in blogger world.There are people that do or explain that far better than me but you know, shirt under dress- boom! The end.
This week's Style Imitating Art was a Dong Ho village folk wood carving of carp, a Vietnamese artist. The colours were the feature that struck me most strongly. Admittedly, the combination is a bit traffic-lighty but you know, bright and fun. So, I bought this dress for my birthday last year which has a fish-scale vibe (Closet) and combined it with this mustard vintage blouse which has featured for Style imitating Art on a variety of occasions. And some red shoes, bracelets and heart necklace. Enough, self-explanatory no?
Yay, on my way home, I popped into the COOP for some milk. And you know, ended up buying a few other things. There was a bag of casserole vegetables for 39p, a nice big bag. How easy just to make vegetable soup. All I needed to do was mix up some bouillon (had it for ages) and add some chilli powder, mixed herbs some tomato puree and some very old red lentils and I had me a delicious soup. I didn't really have to do anything either- just keep stirring and mash the vegetables at the end. It was pretty tasty. Not bad for 39p plus a few bits! There's enough for another meal. I ate alone as CBC is pretty zonked and has vanished in his idiosyncratic way, to fall asleep upstairs.
The day was GOOD! Wednesdays are hard, since I have a pesky year 3 class in the afternoon- they're actually enthusiastic on the whole but there is a subsection of 'slightly antsy' (I'll leave the description there) children. Two of them were not in the classroom today and I TELL you, it was a wonderful lesson! They were SO good, got SO much done, worked so hard. They all sightread a recorder piece, reading the notation themselves and negotiating all sorts of repeats and D.S's (going back to the sign) - I was so happy with them! It was lovely to be missing just those two characters and it made such a difference!
Hope all you are well.
xxx
This week's Style Imitating Art was a Dong Ho village folk wood carving of carp, a Vietnamese artist. The colours were the feature that struck me most strongly. Admittedly, the combination is a bit traffic-lighty but you know, bright and fun. So, I bought this dress for my birthday last year which has a fish-scale vibe (Closet) and combined it with this mustard vintage blouse which has featured for Style imitating Art on a variety of occasions. And some red shoes, bracelets and heart necklace. Enough, self-explanatory no?
Yay, on my way home, I popped into the COOP for some milk. And you know, ended up buying a few other things. There was a bag of casserole vegetables for 39p, a nice big bag. How easy just to make vegetable soup. All I needed to do was mix up some bouillon (had it for ages) and add some chilli powder, mixed herbs some tomato puree and some very old red lentils and I had me a delicious soup. I didn't really have to do anything either- just keep stirring and mash the vegetables at the end. It was pretty tasty. Not bad for 39p plus a few bits! There's enough for another meal. I ate alone as CBC is pretty zonked and has vanished in his idiosyncratic way, to fall asleep upstairs.
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| If you're wondering about the monster pose- yeh, I didn't realise the painting was of fish, thought they were dragons. So, you know, I was doing my dragon-thang... |
The day was GOOD! Wednesdays are hard, since I have a pesky year 3 class in the afternoon- they're actually enthusiastic on the whole but there is a subsection of 'slightly antsy' (I'll leave the description there) children. Two of them were not in the classroom today and I TELL you, it was a wonderful lesson! They were SO good, got SO much done, worked so hard. They all sightread a recorder piece, reading the notation themselves and negotiating all sorts of repeats and D.S's (going back to the sign) - I was so happy with them! It was lovely to be missing just those two characters and it made such a difference!
Hope all you are well.
xxx
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The noise, the noise, the noise!!! A pause for Lent #1
I don't know about you, but in this life, I just feel surrounded by noise! When did it change? When did life have to get so noisy. Even watching images or things are swamped or surrounded by excessive music. And this comes from a musician who loves organised sound! When did we feel terrified of the silence. I feel in particular, when I see lairy teens on the bus, they HAVE to make noise, be it through their phones, voices or other mediums. I lived on my own for a long while and whilst sometimes, I enjoyed the sound of the TV (before the digital switchover) in the background, I needed solitude and quiet, to sit and dream, to think, to plan, to pray etc. Even now, a lot of time when I work or do anything at home, it is in silence. I often think that a lot of problems we experience with youth or ASBOS and antisocial behaviour comes from those who are terrified of the silence- they don't allow themselves to sit, listen, think and ponder and dream? Maybe I'm wrong but it does cross my mind when I see those whose behaviour doesn't subscribe to accepted modes. As a teacher, I am struck by how noisy children are and seem to have raised the volume of all they do.
My pause for Lent is inspired by this and by a sermon on Sunday from a guest priest. She talked about and asked people what they were doing for Lent. Some (like myself) had mentioned things they were given up (crisps, chocolate, sweets, shopping in case you wonder) and those who were taking things up. But she wondered and pondered perhaps Lent should also be a time for not always taking something on but for taking a time to step back, spend some time in silence, to pray and to spend time with Jesus. Even if you aren't Christian, wouldn't you like a bit more silence, even if we don't necessarily share the same reasons for needing the silence?
For me, as well as those things I needed to give up, I am going to try and enjoy some silence.
xxx
Linking with Ang at Tracing Rainbows for this Pause in Lent.
(oh and Gaz had a similar theme!)
My pause for Lent is inspired by this and by a sermon on Sunday from a guest priest. She talked about and asked people what they were doing for Lent. Some (like myself) had mentioned things they were given up (crisps, chocolate, sweets, shopping in case you wonder) and those who were taking things up. But she wondered and pondered perhaps Lent should also be a time for not always taking something on but for taking a time to step back, spend some time in silence, to pray and to spend time with Jesus. Even if you aren't Christian, wouldn't you like a bit more silence, even if we don't necessarily share the same reasons for needing the silence?
For me, as well as those things I needed to give up, I am going to try and enjoy some silence.
xxx
Linking with Ang at Tracing Rainbows for this Pause in Lent.
(oh and Gaz had a similar theme!)
Monday, February 23, 2015
What is it?#24
I decided to have a little break from 'What is it?' partially as I hadn't seen anything particularly ambiguous to form a post from but also because I don't know how much you love or hate these and are merely humouring me?? Except for Lisa-Jane, I know she loves these!
Anyway, we have a fairly grainy cloud picture from near sunset time one evening at the station after school. To me it resembled something else in form other than a cloud. What is it? you may ask? Well, what is it? What does it remind you of?
It reminds me of something facing to the left. Leave your comment below as to what you think it is. Amusing answers or serious answers also acceptable!
So what about LAST time's image?
I gave you this rather intriguing cloud. To me, it looked like a bear lying on its tummy with its head facing to the right- it has a white nasal area and the tip of its nose and mouth were slightly darker, it had a lighter eye.
What did you see in it?
Here's what the audience thought...
10 comments:
Do leave a comment, I love to hear what you thought!
xx
Sunday, February 22, 2015
A proclamation on the future of bright blue
You do realise now, that any time there is any slight appearance,I will be attributing all mention of blue to the TARDIS! Such is my life now I have committed to weekly Doctor Who-inspired outfits! Mwa ha- Mad cat lady no, Mad Who lady- yes!xx
Yes, this is what being friends with Maricel does to you. Embrace it ladies (and gents- not forgetting Shamu, Gary and WOMOTM and any other male readers/friends/family I have neglected to mention).
So a proclamation:
Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye, who so ever heareth this, that all shades of bright blue shall hereafter be known as TARDIS Blue and should the shades of cobalt, electric blue, royal blue, school blue, cerulean blue and so forth be worn, that they shall hereafter be collectively referred to as such.
And so on. So why the mention? Well, I have been feeling Two Birds Inspiration Monday guilt, not been joining in with Inspiration Monday so I when I saw that the inspiration was something I could readily see and think of, I immediately clocked the appearance of TARDIS Blue in Cindy Crawlford's outfit.
Which I decided to reverse, since I have a similar shaped and material thrifted jacket and a suitable-TARDIS-coloured top.
Wore simple denim coloured trousers (which look as wrinkled as a prune- NOT a flattering look), similar boots and voila.
Yet, tis all about the extra secret details to make it my own...
TARDIS sign necklace and Crown and Glory TARDIS blue jewelled headband- secret extra allusions!
I should add that this necklace is NOT good to swing-dance in- either you garotte yourself or a partner or smack yourself in the face. CBC and I decided to beat the Sunday night blues (otherwise known as 'Going back to school misery') and head down to Southend for Retro Sundays swing dance night. It was in a new venue, an O'Neills and it was a great venue. Lots of old acquaintances from the dance class we attended in Southend were there so it was very jolly and definitely boosted morale dancing. I felt decidedly underdressed, everyone was in dresses and makeup (girls) but who cares, the point was to dance!
I have really enjoyed my half term, we've done lots- swing dancing, pancake parties, walks in Suffolk, dinner with friends, charity-shopped, sorted out electricity bills, wedding album, tidied, hoovered, cleaned, made bread, got up hideously late, had some downtime,reading, eating, relaxing and now it is back to the grind. I just have to think of Ecclesiastes when he says, there is a time for everything in heaven and on earth- a time to work a time to relax (paraphrased) - the nicer part is more appreciated because of the not so nice part. Plus, it is my birthday in a week so I do have something to look forward to. I'm thinking Kiddie-style swimming outing to a place with flumes and waves in Colchester? Good idea???? xx
Now over to the linkin' lovelies:
Perfect Patti for Visible Monday
Terrific Two Birds for Inspiration Monday
Marvellous Maricel for TARDIS Tuesday
Sorry, I have been doing work, the above and stuff today so will try to reply to comments asap.xx
Dedham to Flatford Mill- standing in the Constable's footsteps
The day was glorious and shining blue on Tuesday and CBC and I had a yearn to wander in fields of green so we headed off to the Essex/Suffolk border to visit Constable Country, namely Dedham and Flatford Mill. The countryside around here is wonderfully beautiful and I really recommend coming here.
Parking in Dedham, we walked down towards the river to make the gentle saunter along the river Stour. The sky was brilliant blue and it felt fairly warm in the sun.
Fairly soon, due to the meandering of the river, we had to take a woodland path.
Every tree was lovingly wrapped in ivy
We reached the bridge where we could cross the river. CBC and I paused a moment to watch the almost mirror-like river.
A canoe came along, drenched in sunshine. I called out cheerfully, "Are you having a nice time?" to which I received a reply which was full of calm and joy at the world, "Ah yes, wonderful,"
We looked over to the other side of the bridge to watch them flow under.
Continuing our journey, the living was easy, the ground soft, flat and springy.
The meanders of the river came to meet us again and some mature cygnets. The trees were curiously bristly.
The tree below looked exactly to be like a transfigured ogre leering at CBC as he past in futile hunger!
We curved with the river towards our destination.
We soon came to the picturesque bridge near Flatford Mill
Many of the old thatched buildings from Constable's time remain.
As we walked along the road, we saw this curious sculpture of old tools.
Finally, we reached Willy Lott's house: here is a link to Constable's painting of this:
We sat here a while to get a feel of the atmosphere- it is serene and beautiful apart from the streams of school students.
Unfortunately this is private residence but it is nice to be able to get this close. There is a National Trust visitors centre and tea room here too.
Here is a link to Constable's painting of this
Last time we visited here, I fell in love with this scenic house. Look at it, what a view to look out on!
There were many swans, geese and ducks swimming about.
Here is a link to Constable's painting of this area (not quite the same)
Finally, a group of teenage girls were walking with their teacher and asked very loudly- "How do swans wee? Do they wee? Where does it come out of??" and began scrutinizing the swans bottoms as they ducked into the water. To my amusement, I absentmindedly scrutinized their bottoms too as they dived. The girls pointed out all sorts of things and it did strike me as funny!
Finally, we headed back toward Dedham for some lunch. It was a wonderful day and it is such a beautiful place, I can highly recommend it. Have you been?xx
If you want to visit here, it is surprisingly close to Manningtree station on the Ipswich line from London. You can walk from there to Flatford Mill and then on to Dedham- the journey in reverse.
Parking in Dedham, we walked down towards the river to make the gentle saunter along the river Stour. The sky was brilliant blue and it felt fairly warm in the sun.
Fairly soon, due to the meandering of the river, we had to take a woodland path.
Every tree was lovingly wrapped in ivy
We reached the bridge where we could cross the river. CBC and I paused a moment to watch the almost mirror-like river.
A canoe came along, drenched in sunshine. I called out cheerfully, "Are you having a nice time?" to which I received a reply which was full of calm and joy at the world, "Ah yes, wonderful,"
We looked over to the other side of the bridge to watch them flow under.
Continuing our journey, the living was easy, the ground soft, flat and springy.
The meanders of the river came to meet us again and some mature cygnets. The trees were curiously bristly.
The tree below looked exactly to be like a transfigured ogre leering at CBC as he past in futile hunger!
We curved with the river towards our destination.
We soon came to the picturesque bridge near Flatford Mill
Many of the old thatched buildings from Constable's time remain.
As we walked along the road, we saw this curious sculpture of old tools.
Finally, we reached Willy Lott's house: here is a link to Constable's painting of this:
We sat here a while to get a feel of the atmosphere- it is serene and beautiful apart from the streams of school students.
Unfortunately this is private residence but it is nice to be able to get this close. There is a National Trust visitors centre and tea room here too.
Here is a link to Constable's painting of this
Last time we visited here, I fell in love with this scenic house. Look at it, what a view to look out on!
There were many swans, geese and ducks swimming about.
Here is a link to Constable's painting of this area (not quite the same)
Finally, a group of teenage girls were walking with their teacher and asked very loudly- "How do swans wee? Do they wee? Where does it come out of??" and began scrutinizing the swans bottoms as they ducked into the water. To my amusement, I absentmindedly scrutinized their bottoms too as they dived. The girls pointed out all sorts of things and it did strike me as funny!
Finally, we headed back toward Dedham for some lunch. It was a wonderful day and it is such a beautiful place, I can highly recommend it. Have you been?xx
If you want to visit here, it is surprisingly close to Manningtree station on the Ipswich line from London. You can walk from there to Flatford Mill and then on to Dedham- the journey in reverse.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Summer fruits Bunny hop
Sometimes, a warm comforting get-up doesn't have to mean having to lose your sense of fun!
We went out into the country and I wore one of my many rabbit jumpers- this one is the most arty-- the others are more comic critters. I wonder why I favour bunnies more than other animals?
Rather resembling a summer pudding, I took inspiration from the bunny's rather fetching bowtie (bowties are cool) and added summer-pudding striped knitted tights and a raspberry organic beanie/beret that came in my stocking last year from J and a swivelling disc-necklace, a stripy silk scarf and glittery purple scarf and finally an oversized red-currant Duffle coat that my Mum bought me for Christmas some years ago. It was never my ideal duffle, being rather large for me, but actually I've grown to love it for its ability to make me feel like a child dressing up!
The day was glorious and I'll tell you a bit more about it another time. Sufficed to say, it was one of those glorious halcyon days that winter sometimes surprises you with.
CBC and I are finally getting round to actually putting together a photobook of our wedding photos (a year and a half later!) . He favoured an album but I really wanted to get one of those printed photo books. We found a Groupon deal for a 100 page one and we're slowly assembling it. What's your opinion on this? I often think that photo albums can get tatty over the years as the adhesive dries out but who knows what the longevity of these photo books is? Only time will tell.
Hope all is well with you.
xxx
Friday, February 20, 2015
Do the Chazzer-Crawl
Rather like the funky-chicken, the Tranky-do, the Shim-sham, the mashed potato, the Chazzer-crawl surely needs to be a dance move,somewhere, sometime. Anyone has any suggestions?
Now, I shall segue somewhat clumsily into my main point. I went out on a Charity-shop crawl with my flute friend A and her friend K. A is the one who introduced CBC and I so I have a lot to thank her for. We'd met up some weeks prior and she'd told me about the good choice of charity-shops in and around Chelmsford and the village where she lives. I arrived at hers at 1pm and we set off down the hill to the first shop, a Farleigh Hospice shop. Inside, there were a fair few nice items to be had, at non-ridiculous prices and a pound rail. I left with 3 items and K left with 3, A with none. We headed next to Moulsham Street, a nicer shopping street in Chelmsford that I'd not encountered and found an Essex Animal Charity, Barnados and 2 others. The first of these was great as there was a £1.25 rummage basket in which I found 4 items. A couple of them were a little more expensive and we didn't find anything in particular. We were definitely steaming along and managed to accomplish all four within the 1hour parking limit.
Next, we drove to Moulsham Precinct where we found 2 more shops in which I found one item a-piece. A did well with 2 items including one I found her on the pound rail (bunny t-shirt, she owns 12 of them!) and K got some lovely duvet covers that were brand new.
Finally, we headed over to Great Baddow where one charity shop hid within a slightly grottier estate than the rest of the town. I hit the book jackpot there, scoring 4!
Finally, we headed back in the car, back to A's for tea, biscuits and cake and copious bunny cuddles with Dudley the bunny. Eventually, CBC gallantly returned to drive me home. We'd had a good afternoon.
"Yes, yes, yes..." I hear you cry impatiently, "But what did you BUY????"
Oh very well, as you asked so nicely. No vintage amazingness sadly, unlike the wilds of Walsall and Sheffield alla Curtise and Vix, there seems to be a real dearth of vintage clothes, whether they end up in the rag-bag like Curtise's shop or just have been snapped up by London Vintage dealers, who knows?
Apologies for making everything look like a sack of potatoes- I am not sure how to photograph clothes off my body!
From top left, clockwise:
1. Emily and Fin polka dot top. Like Pom-pom, I love red polka dots,not bad for £1.25.
2. Ryoko Shite (snigger) mini dress. £1.25. Unusual!
3. River Island teal sequin midi skirt. £2.99. I almost didn't buy this as I worried it was too eveningy to get enough use but the others went on at me.
4. Dolce and Gabbana stripy shirt: £1.25: I really like the red, blue and white stripes on this- not obvious from my heinous photography.
5. Top Shop Tapestry mini-skirt. £4. I actually stalked this very skirt on Ebay which someone was flogging for £20! I wanted one but no way was I going to pay that!
6. Men's floral shirt £1.25. I picked this up for CBC as he likes this type of thing!
7. Ladies Bow tie. 50p. This might be vintage as it has an 80's look around it but I'd been looking at these on ASOS for around £4 so I was glad to get this one!
8. Another book in the Carola Dunn Cornish mysteries series like the one I gave to Janet.
The Piano teacher. Looks interesting. Both 50p
My booty in the last shop was this set of FOUR Railway Detective Books. I have so far found three of these in previous charity shop adventures and I have loved all of them so I was really excited to find another four to read. All £1 each!
So for about £17, I had a fun afternoon and got some lovely items. Today, I took three massive bags to one of the local charity shops and I have been tidying. I have decided that I want to ban myself from any shopping for Lent and ideally beyond for all but basic food so this is my final splurge.
Have you been been to a charity-shop recently? Found anything you liked? Do share if so.
xxx
Now, I shall segue somewhat clumsily into my main point. I went out on a Charity-shop crawl with my flute friend A and her friend K. A is the one who introduced CBC and I so I have a lot to thank her for. We'd met up some weeks prior and she'd told me about the good choice of charity-shops in and around Chelmsford and the village where she lives. I arrived at hers at 1pm and we set off down the hill to the first shop, a Farleigh Hospice shop. Inside, there were a fair few nice items to be had, at non-ridiculous prices and a pound rail. I left with 3 items and K left with 3, A with none. We headed next to Moulsham Street, a nicer shopping street in Chelmsford that I'd not encountered and found an Essex Animal Charity, Barnados and 2 others. The first of these was great as there was a £1.25 rummage basket in which I found 4 items. A couple of them were a little more expensive and we didn't find anything in particular. We were definitely steaming along and managed to accomplish all four within the 1hour parking limit.
Next, we drove to Moulsham Precinct where we found 2 more shops in which I found one item a-piece. A did well with 2 items including one I found her on the pound rail (bunny t-shirt, she owns 12 of them!) and K got some lovely duvet covers that were brand new.
Finally, we headed over to Great Baddow where one charity shop hid within a slightly grottier estate than the rest of the town. I hit the book jackpot there, scoring 4!
Finally, we headed back in the car, back to A's for tea, biscuits and cake and copious bunny cuddles with Dudley the bunny. Eventually, CBC gallantly returned to drive me home. We'd had a good afternoon.
"Yes, yes, yes..." I hear you cry impatiently, "But what did you BUY????"
Oh very well, as you asked so nicely. No vintage amazingness sadly, unlike the wilds of Walsall and Sheffield alla Curtise and Vix, there seems to be a real dearth of vintage clothes, whether they end up in the rag-bag like Curtise's shop or just have been snapped up by London Vintage dealers, who knows?
Apologies for making everything look like a sack of potatoes- I am not sure how to photograph clothes off my body!
From top left, clockwise:
1. Emily and Fin polka dot top. Like Pom-pom, I love red polka dots,not bad for £1.25.
2. Ryoko Shite (snigger) mini dress. £1.25. Unusual!
3. River Island teal sequin midi skirt. £2.99. I almost didn't buy this as I worried it was too eveningy to get enough use but the others went on at me.
4. Dolce and Gabbana stripy shirt: £1.25: I really like the red, blue and white stripes on this- not obvious from my heinous photography.
5. Top Shop Tapestry mini-skirt. £4. I actually stalked this very skirt on Ebay which someone was flogging for £20! I wanted one but no way was I going to pay that!
6. Men's floral shirt £1.25. I picked this up for CBC as he likes this type of thing!
7. Ladies Bow tie. 50p. This might be vintage as it has an 80's look around it but I'd been looking at these on ASOS for around £4 so I was glad to get this one!
8. Another book in the Carola Dunn Cornish mysteries series like the one I gave to Janet.
The Piano teacher. Looks interesting. Both 50p
My booty in the last shop was this set of FOUR Railway Detective Books. I have so far found three of these in previous charity shop adventures and I have loved all of them so I was really excited to find another four to read. All £1 each!
So for about £17, I had a fun afternoon and got some lovely items. Today, I took three massive bags to one of the local charity shops and I have been tidying. I have decided that I want to ban myself from any shopping for Lent and ideally beyond for all but basic food so this is my final splurge.
Have you been been to a charity-shop recently? Found anything you liked? Do share if so.
xxx
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