Out and about in the UK 2012

[grannyfrogsmith]

I was going to give the topic the title

Bells and Bicycles in Bruge

But seeing we are only here for another night decided not to.

Why Bicycles and Bells?

Well the bicycle rules!!!! they have right of way beware any pedestrian that gets in their way,as I found out.Honestly the bicycles do have right of way.

Bells ring every fifeteen minutes and it is lovely,so European.

Went to the markets today,just brand new goods nothing old to find,did find a couple of antique shops but was very dissapointed in them.

The weather is just perfect,plenty of autumn sun,hope it stays that way.Hopefully I will be able to post photos next week.

[wilneil]

Go Granny, if you look long and hard enough, with your luck you will find a sought after bargain - hey you might even find our elusive black koala.

Have a great trip, looking forward to seeing and hearing about it.

Wilma.

[oldworldlady]

Enjoy your trip, and especially the weather. It's a lovely time of year in Europe, and hopefully not too cold.

[lind9650]

Granny, I think that TV shows like Bargain Hunter and Antique  Roadshow, the Collectors, plus now the American shows, have all given market stall holders and second hand shops grandiose ideas about pricing their wares.

It's a shame the fun of hunting for bargains has almost gone.  

Enjoy the holidays, and like Wilma said; You may still find the elusive treasure in the most unexpected place.

Erica:-x

[hynes-sight]

Go on Granny - just stick your leg out and DEAL with those pesky bike riders / bell ringers.

You go girl !!! ]:) :^O :^O

[grannyfrogsmith]

In Market Harborough now,found two Carnival glass plates,both European( I think,)cost me ten pounds or $17.00 for them both.Auction tomorrow ten min walk away from the hotel too late for the viewing this arvo,will be there at nine on the dot to view tomorrow.

Hynes the cyclists in Bruge would just hit you leg or whatever part of the body was in the way and just carry on their merry way.

On a sadder note called to see my  BIL  who has terminal brain cancer on the way to M H ,all I can say it was a very emotional time for my hubby.

Not the BIL  I last saw two years ago,you would not think it was the same person.

Will let you know what the auction was like.

[hynes-sight]

Oh Dear ......Happy news 🙂  and sad news 😞  all in one post.

*sniff*

........ it's good that you were both able to make the journey.

So chin(s) up, deep breaths and forward march !!

L :-x  R :-x

[grannyfrogsmith]

Now on my own for a couple of days as the OH is in Glasgow.

Do like the op shops here,found a Caithness vase,a Wedgewood china perfume bottle with puffer intact and a Art Glass vase which has the look of Loetz,approx $36.00 for the three.

May take a bus ride into Leicester tomorrow,who knows what will be there.

[wilneil]

Mmmm sounds good, that many things already, you will have to start sending them home.  Now here is a good idea, you could send them to me and I will look after them for you!!  Enjoy your trip.

[grannyfrogsmith]

Today is the day the Carnival Glass Society UK have their AGM.

A jam packed day with an auction and plenty of tables with Carnival for sale.

Have checked out the catalogue,oh dear think I will need a shipping container LOL.

This evening it is the special dinner celebrating the Pearl Anniversary of the club,they are even holding a "Horse Race".

Prize for best dressed "Race Goers"plus heaps of other fun.

So looking forward to it.