Bargain Hunt

Sue In Suffolk is a very savvy shopper, especially when it comes to the regular boot fairs held in her neck of the woods. She mentioned once that she kept a list of 'things to look out for' and I decided to follow this idea when I am mooching round charity shops. During May, I was able to tick three things off my list.

 I wanted to try out a craft idea which required electric tealights. [Dereham PBL Hospice Shop] Then I realise that my lovely slippers, although fine on the outside, are getting a little worn inside. I wanted some decent insoles [not cheapo £shop ones, which are a waste of money!]  I actually found pukka Cherry Blossom ones

[Taverham PBL Hospice Shop] Finally I decided I needed a new jigsaw, as all of the ones I had have been passed on to the CS. This was a bit more complicated - I didn't really know what sort of picture I wanted. Then we were with Julian at Sheringham and I found one in the Salvation Army shop. A Jigraphy CityScape Map

There are 98 UK Cities in the series - but the box did not say which city it was! "I think I would like this" I said to the assistant, and asked if she could undo the sellotape to see where it was. "I hope it is Norwich, but I will take it if it is Leicester, Bournemouth, Manchester or London" I said. It proved to be Norwich!

So I spent £5 on about £25 worth of goods. Bargain!! And in the wonderful way that things happen, I have just been given a carrier bag full of lovely jigsaws. They merit a post all their own.

One thing still on my list, is a 4th Penguin Book Cover mug, I have three [pink, blue and orange] I am on the lookout for just one more [in red, green, purple, yellow or turquoise] so that my everyday mugs match. The first three only cost 50p each - but I haven't seen any in CS since the pandemic, and I am too mean to pay full price!