The mumblings of a crafty smallholder on Dartmoor, Devon

Saturday 20 October 2012

Money, Money, Money (Abba hit)

Hello on this lovely bright day!
Today we all went to the auction (mentioned last week, as I went a week early-Possibly due to excitement?) We mooched around the auction, and this time saw nothing of interest! We did however, see a sign for a garage sale in the vicinity, for an hour later. We decided to treat ourselves to hot choclates and toasted teacakes. We got to the garage sale 30 minutes too early. Mr Crow saw a man bumbling along with lots of things and asked him if he were on his way to his garage for the sale. Luckily he was! We got 1st dibs on a set of steps that double up as drawers (some work needed, and no idea where they will fit!) a bargain for £20! (These only just fit in our rather large car)
We then drove off to our nearest big place to buy posh paint! Mr Crow nearly keeled over when he paid!
We returned to collect the step drawers, where I saw an overmantle mirror! I had been looking for one of these for months. We came home with both these 'needed' items (I only just fit in the car)
We have spent the rest of the day emptying the lounge and snug ready to paint (hopefully we'll begin before bedtime this evening!!)
How do you accumulate so much 'stuff'?, I really should try to get rid of something...  

4 comments:

  1. Ooooooo - I can't wait to see them! x

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  2. Hi Em, We must get together over half term (Fizzy water & cake? ;) x

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    1. Less of the water thank you....I rely on you for other fizzy drinky things! And yes, lets definitely do that. When's the Moreton fireworks display by the way?

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    2. Hello, No idea on FW date-Will check! Beg of week would be good for us x

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